Lead Estimator

Synergi is a fast‑growing leader in architectural solutions and is looking for an experienced Lead Estimator to play a critical hands‑on role in our growth.

The Lead Estimator combines hands‑on estimating responsibilities with leadership of the estimating function. This role is responsible for developing accurate and competitive project estimates, managing estimating resources, establishing estimating standards and processes, and supporting strategic project selection decisions. The position works closely with executive leadership, engineering, operations, project management, vendors, customers, and the commercial team, serving as a key function in converting opportunities into successful projects while ensuring risk is appropriately identified, understood, and managed.

• Build a world‑class team by developing, mentoring, and acquiring great talent; foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and commercial awareness.
• Work closely with the commercial team to develop and execute bid strategy.
• Establish priorities, workloads, and resource allocation across estimating activities for the team.
• Develop and implement estimating standards, tools, templates, and best practices.
• Review and validate estimates to ensure consistency, accuracy, and completeness.

• Work with the commercial group to develop bid strategies, conceptual budgets, detailed estimates, and final project pricing.
• Review architectural drawings, specifications, and project requirements and prepare scopes of work, bid packages, and proposal documents.
• Work with the operations group to solicit, evaluate, and negotiate vendor and subcontractor pricing.
• Identify project risks, opportunities, assumptions, and value‑engineering options.
• Support contract reviews and commercial negotiations.
• Collaborate with operations and engineering teams to ensure successful project handoffs.

• Participate in project pursuit and opportunity selection decisions.
• Maintain and improve estimating databases, labor units, pricing tools, and cost benchmarks.
• Track estimating performance and estimate‑to‑actual project results.
• Support forecasting, backlog planning, and strategic growth initiatives.
• Drive process improvements across the pre‑construction function.

• Proven strong leadership and team‑development capabilities with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to influence and collaborate across multiple functions.
• Analytical and detail‑oriented with a proactive problem‑solving approach.
• Commercially minded with sound business judgment.

• Advanced knowledge of construction estimating practices and methodologies.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and estimating software.
• Ability to analyze labor productivity, material costs, manufacturing costs, and project risk.
• Experience developing conceptual, budgetary, and detailed estimates.

• 7+ years of estimating experience within construction, with specialty contracting, architectural metals, curtain wall, railing systems, or related construction trade or off‑site fabrication industries.
• Prior experience leading estimating teams is a must.
• Demonstrated success managing complex bids and high‑value projects.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Construction Management, Construction Science, or related field.
• Certified Professional Estimator (CPE) or similar industry certification is an asset.
• Expert understanding of Lean Construction Methodology greatly preferred.

Successful candidates will demonstrate:

• Leadership that reflects Synergi’s core values of Determination, Respect, Creativity, Energy, and Adaptability while developing a high‑performing estimating team.
• Consistent delivery of accurate, timely, and competitive estimates through strong scope development, bid strategy execution, and project risk management.
• Effective collaboration across engineering, operations, project management, vendors, commercial group, and customers to support successful project outcomes.
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