Chief Estimator - Construction

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Join one of the fastest-growing mechanical, HVAC, and plumbing platforms in the United States, delivering end-to-end solutions for mission-critical and data center environments nationwide. The organization is expanding rapidly and offers the opportunity to work on complex hyperscale and enterprise data center projects while supporting long-term career growth.

The organization is in search of a Chief Estimator to oversee budget and estimate creation, manage the estimating process across all bid and awarded projects, and establish standardized procedures, methods, and training for estimating resources.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review project plans/specs and coordinate scope confirmation with the team


• Identify risk issues and their scale


• Solicit subcontractor and supplier pricing


• Prepare bid instructions, bid forms, and solicitation materials


• Manage quantity survey and pricing for internal budgets


• Prepare conceptual budgets from minimal information


• Review general conditions, schedules, scopes, and site logistics


• Review and scope specialty contractor bids


• Assess constructability with operational staff


• Track construction and material cost trends


• Analyze alternate means/methods for cost efficiency


• Build strong relationships with customers, design teams, contractors, suppliers, and user groups


• Participate in industry, client, and community relations


• Support Job Kick-off Meetings and project reviews


• Price change impacts as needed

Required Skills/Qualifications:

• High school diploma/GED required; Bachelor's in Construction Management or Administration preferred


• 10+ years of estimating experience


• Proficiency in estimating software and MS Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint)


• Strong mathematical and analytical skills


• Ability to break down construction operations into logical sequences


• Strong communication skills (written and verbal)


• Willingness to travel


• Strong work ethic, organizational, and interpersonal skills


• Sharp attention to detail

Physical Requirements:

• Standing, walking, sitting


• In-person and phone communication


• Use of hands/fingers for handling objects/controls


• Reaching, stooping, kneeling, bending, crouching


• Lifting up to 25 lbs

Salary:

• $160,000 - $180,000