Chief Estimator - General Contractor

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About Our Client

The family owned General Contractor I'm partnered with has been in business for 60+ years working on large projects in all verticals and partnering with some of the largest companies in the nation. They have excellent tenure within their pre-construction department and have a couple people retiring within the next couple years. They are looking for someone to come in as a Chief Estimator and eventually transition in a Director of Preconstruction role over the next 3-5 years.

Job Description

The Chief Estimator will be responsible for:

Estimating: Lead and oversee all company estimating activities across both private and public sector projects. Ensure that estimates account for scope gaps and areas where subcontractors may underprice

Preconstruction: Be fully immersed in the preconstruction process-from conceptual budgeting to construction methodologies

Identification: Read and interpret specifications and drawings; identify risk, liabilities, and cost exposures

Documentation: Develop detailed, competitive, and complete estimates that reflect true project cost

Team Collaboration: Collaborate with leadership (including operations and finance) to establish accurate job costing

Mentoring: Provide guidance to junior estimators and help reduce overly conservative pricing that may impact competitiveness

Leadership: Act as a strategic partner to the executive team in go/no-go decisions and bid strategy

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

The Chief Estimator will have:

Proven experience as a Chief Estimator in construction, preferably with both public and private sector projects

Strong understanding of construction means and methods, market pricing, and subcontractor dynamics

Skilled at reading specs, assessing risk, and spotting areas where projects can be optimized for value

Comfortable taking ownership of the entire estimating process-beyond simply collecting subcontractor bids

Experienced in conceptual estimating and preconstruction planning

A team player who can build trust with field staff, project managers, and executive leadership

Highly organized, confident, and capable of leading the department without micromanagement

What's on Offer

The Chief Estimator will be offered:

$125,000 - $160,000 Salary based off experience

Individual performance bonuses

Company profit bonuses

Health insurance benefits

Dental insurance benefits

Vision insurance benefits

20 days PTO

10 company holidays

401k company match

Maternal and Paternal leave

Company outings

Career growth and continued training

Flexible work hours

Opportunity to grow a division of an established organization

Contact

Anthony Ferrendelli

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