Chief Estimator - GC

Chief Estimator - Commercial Construction GC

Location: Charlotte, NC
Salary: $140,000-$180,000 Base + Bonus

We are partnering with an established general contractor in Charlotte seeking an experienced Chief Estimator to lead its estimating efforts across a diverse portfolio of ground-up commercial construction projects. This is a key leadership position for an estimator who is comfortable managing competitive hard bids as well as negotiated work across multiple project types.

Responsibilities

• Lead the estimating and preconstruction process from initial bid through final proposal
• Prepare and manage competitive hard bids, conceptual estimates, budgets, and detailed cost estimates
• Estimate projects across retail, commercial, multifamily, and other ground-up construction sectors
• Review drawings, specifications, scopes, and bid documents for accuracy and completeness
• Develop subcontractor bid lists and manage subcontractor/vendor outreach
• Perform bid leveling, scope analysis, quantity takeoffs, and pricing reviews
• Identify project risks, value-engineering opportunities, and potential cost savings
• Work closely with project executives, project managers, field teams, and company leadership
• Maintain strong relationships with subcontractors and vendors throughout the Charlotte market
• Help establish and improve estimating processes, procedures, and best practices

Qualifications

• Significant estimating experience with a commercial general contractor, over 5 years.
• Strong experience with hard-bid construction projects
• Experience estimating ground-up retail, commercial, multifamily, or similar projects
• Thorough understanding of construction costs, scopes, drawings, and specifications
• Strong subcontractor relationships and knowledge of the local construction market
• Excellent organizational, analytical, communication, and leadership skills
• Ability to manage multiple estimates and deadlines simultaneously

Compensation & Benefits

• $140,000-$180,000 base salary
• Annual bonus opportunity
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced estimator looking to step into a Chief Estimator leadership role with a growing contractor and oversee a diverse pipeline of commercial construction projects throughout the Charlotte market.