Chief Estimator

Chief Estimator

Job Category: Estimating |
Requisition Number: CHIEF
002672 |
Job Type: Full Time |
Location: Bellingham, WA 98226, USA

Strategic Planning:

• Establish standardized procedures, methods, and processes for estimating; oversee analysis of past project performance; set estimating standards for future estimates; assist in overseeing the historical cost database and bid management and estimating software.
• Actively participate in various corporate strategic initiatives as assigned.
• Coordinate and lead pre‑bid strategy meetings.
• Establish protocols, policies, and procedures; develop key performance indicators and follow up to ensure execution.
• Source and analyze competitive bid opportunities in the region.

Estimating:

• Oversee and/or perform estimation process, ensuring team coordinates with suppliers, vendors and subcontractors.
• Prepare estimates utilizing estimating software.
• Attend pre‑bid, page‑turn, project turnover, and pre‑planning meetings as required.
• Assist or prepare scope/proposal letter.
• Review all final estimate packages to ensure accuracy and completeness before formal quotation.
• Administer Q‑pen system, including software upgrades, training and pricing updates.

Leadership:

• Manage estimation team: recruit, train, develop, motivate and mentor.
• Foster the desired Harris culture and emphasize a strong safety culture at all times.
• Provide growth and development opportunities for the team through training and continuing education.

Organizational Support & Relationship Building:

• Collaborate with corporate and project management to determine which projects to bid, strategies, techniques, etc.
• Participate in presentations to corporate management and clients; may be responsible for closing the "sale."
• Initiate and lead project turnover process, including turnover meeting, job set‑up and pre‑planning meetings; assist project team as necessary.
• Provide technical assistance in negotiating contracts, change orders, etc. as required.
• Work closely with Superintendents and Foremen; provide job information as necessary.
• Develop customer partnerships to generate long‑term relationships and ongoing opportunities.
• Encourage and build mutual trust, respect, and cooperation with clients.

• 10+ years of Mechanical HVAC and Piping estimating experience.
• 10+ years of knowledge of corporate objectives impacting estimating, estimating strategies and techniques, and construction contracts.
• 10+ years of using Trimble for estimations and take‑offs.
• 5+ years in leading, coaching, and mentoring an estimating team.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related technical field preferred.

As one of the country’s leading mechanical contractors, Harris offers the stability, resources and opportunities of a national company, and the team culture, creative spirit and customer loyalty of a local business. If you thrive on variety and new challenges, we want to meet you!

From stadiums to manufacturing facilities, power plants to hospitals, concert halls to classrooms, we handle projects of all sizes and complexity from multiple regional locations across the country.

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Vacation time, sick time, and paid holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Short‑term Incentive Plan

Pay Range: $108,352 - $162,528 per year

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