Chief Estimator - Construction
Full-time
Careerscape
Careerscape is recruiting on behalf of our client, a well-established general contractor, for a Chief Estimator to lead all preconstruction and estimating efforts across a growing portfolio of commercial and industrial projects. This is a top-of-ladder opportunity for a construction professional who has spent a career mastering takeoffs, bid strategy, and subcontractor negotiations and is ready to own the estimating function at the highest level.
Day to day, you will run point on the largest and most complex bids the company pursues, mentoring a team of estimators while personally shaping win strategy on marquee projects. The right person thrives under bid-deadline pressure, reads a drawing set like a second language, and is equally comfortable in a trailer with superintendents and in the boardroom with ownership discussing risk and margin.
Lead full-cycle estimating for large-scale commercial and industrial construction projects
Oversee quantity takeoffs, unit pricing, and cost databases across the estimating department
Solicit, qualify, and negotiate scopes with subcontractors and material suppliers
Review construction documents, specifications, and addenda for completeness and risk exposure
Mentor and develop junior and mid-level estimators across multiple offices
Collaborate with project management and preconstruction teams during buyout and handoff
Maintain historical cost data and benchmarks to improve future estimate accuracy
15+ years of progressive experience in commercial or industrial construction estimating
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field preferred
- Proven track record leading estimates on projects exceeding 25 million dollars
- Expert-level proficiency with estimating software such as Sage, ProEst, or Bluebeam
- Deep knowledge of construction means, methods, and current material and labor markets
- Strong background in subcontractor negotiation and scope leveling
- Ability to travel to job sites and client offices as needed
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Generous paid time off and paid holidays
- Annual performance bonus eligibility
- Life and disability insurance
- Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates
- Employee assistance program
- Job Type: Full-Time | Work Type: On-site | Industry:
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