Chief Estimator Construction (General Contracting)
$190k - $230k per yearSearchLabs
Our client is a leading General Contractor recognizedfor delivering complex commercial, industrial, and institutional projects. Theyare seeking a Chief Estimator to lead their estimating department, drivebid strategy, and elevate preconstruction excellence across the organization.
This is a senior leadership role responsible for overseeingall estimating activities, ensuring accuracy, competitiveness, andprofitability while mentoring a high‑performing team and collaborating closelywith executive leadership.
What You Will Lead- Providestrategic leadership to Senior Estimators, Estimators, and JuniorEstimators.
- Establishand enforce estimating standards, policies, and best practices.
- Mentorand develop staff, ensuring strong succession planning and futureleadership growth.
- Managedepartmental workload across multiple tenders and deadlines.
- Leadgo/no‑go bid decisions with executive leadership.
- Overseeconceptual budgets, schematic estimates, detailed bids, and procurementstrategies.
- Reviewand approve all final estimates to ensure alignment with profitability andrisk frameworks.
- Ensureestimates achieve targeted gross margins by project type.
- Leadbid risk identification and management reviews.
- Directmajor tender closings and ensure compliant, accurate, strategicsubmissions.
- Leadproject handoff meetings to Operations, ensuring full transfer ofassumptions, risks, and pricing strategies.
- Collaboratewith Operations and Business Development to align estimating strategy withcompany objectives.
- Actas a senior preconstruction contact for clients and consultants.
- Provideexecutive‑level input on bid strategy, value engineering,constructability, and delivery models.
- Trackmarket trends, subcontractor pricing, and material costs to maintaincompetitiveness.
- Buildand maintain strong relationships with clients, developers, consultants,and trade partners.
- Supportcontract negotiations through cost breakdowns, scope clarifications, andrisk analysis.
- Championestimating technology, digital workflows, and scalable systems.
- Overseehistorical cost data, benchmarking tools, and lessons‑learned integration.
- MonitorKPIs including bid‑win ratios, estimate accuracy, and proposal quality.
- Participatein GC leadership team planning and strategy.
- Diplomaor degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, ArchitecturalTechnology, or related field.
- 8–12years of progressive estimating experience in commercial, industrial, orinstitutional construction.
- Provensuccess leading complex bids and mentoring estimating teams.
- Strongknowledge of construction methods, contracts, and delivery models (LumpSum, CM, Design‑Build).
- Proficiencywith estimating software (OST, Bluebeam, Procore, etc.) and MicrosoftOffice.
- Strongfinancial, analytical, communication, negotiation, and presentationskills.
- Abilityto manage multiple bids under tight deadlines.
- Establishedsubcontractor and supplier relationships considered an asset.
Compensation: $190,000 – $230,000 + full package
Disclaimers
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Artificialintelligence (AI) is not used to screen, assess, or make hiring decisions forthis role. All applications are reviewed and evaluated by our recruitment team.
Vacancy Status This posting represents a currentvacancy.
Additional Notes Compensation discussions andnegotiation guidance will be provided during the hiring process as appropriate.
Vacancy posted 55 minutes ago
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