Lead Estimator

Job Description

Lead Estimator

Gil Haugan Construction | Full-Time

Position Overview

Gil Haugan Construction is seeking a Lead Estimator to manage estimating within GHC's construction project framework. This role oversees budgets and bids from preconstruction through final proposal--ensuring complete scope, accurate pricing, and competitive submissions.

The Lead Estimator works closely with GHC Project Managers, and leadership teams to pursue work that reflects our core values: Genuine, Hardworking, and Committed .

Key Responsibilities

• Review drawings and specifications to define scope, risks, and bid requirements.
• Prepare budgets, estimates, proposals, and scope clarifications.
• Perform takeoffs, general conditions, bid packages, and procurement planning.
• Solicit, review, and level subcontractor and supplier pricing.
• Identify scope gaps, exclusions, alternates, allowances, and value engineering options.
• Coordinate with project managers on schedule and constructability.
• Assist leadership with bid strategy, markups, fees, schedules, and final pricing.
• Support hard-bid, negotiated, CMAR, and Design-Build opportunities.
• Maintain historical cost data, pricing, and estimating resources.
• Prepare clear project handoff information for awarded work.
• Build relationships with subcontractors, suppliers, owners, architects, and engineers.
• Represent GHC during pre-bid meetings, interviews, and project discussions.

Qualifications

• Commercial construction estimating experience.
• Ability to read architectural, structural, civil, and MEP drawings and specifications.
• Estimating experience, including takeoffs, budgeting, bid leveling, and cost tracking.
• Strong organizational, leadership, budgeting, and communication skills.
• Proficiency with estimating software, spreadsheets, Bluebeam, and related programs.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement plan
• Paid time off and holidays
• Growth opportunities within a values-driven company