Director of Estimating

Job Details

Location: Sarasota, FL

Salary Range: $195,000- $245,000 annually

Job Category: Corporate

Location: Sarasota, FL (Travel Required)

Reports to: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Compensation Range: $195,000- $245,000 annually (based on experience and qualifications)

Open Doors. Secure Millions. Rebuild Communities.

Ceres Global is a network of companies delivering integrated solutions in infrastructure, power, environmental services, and community resilience. Founded in 1976, Ceres has grown from a Midwest operation to a global enterprise with nine offices across the U.S., Canada, the Caribbean, India, and New Zealand.

With $2 billion in bonded project capacity and nearly 50 years of experience, Ceres Global serves clients worldwide through specialized units in disaster recovery, electrical infrastructure, power generation, heavy civil construction, environmental restoration, and materials recovery. These units operate as one cohesive force, combining local insight, shared resources, and global expertise to create lasting impact.

At Ceres, every project begins with people who act decisively, think globally, and deliver results that matter.

You’ll collaborate with cross‑functional teams worldwide to develop competitive, data‑driven bids that strengthen Ceres Global’s position as one of the industry's most respected and responsive organizations.

We're seeking an accomplished Chief Estimator to lead our estimating strategy across disaster recovery, civil infrastructure, and environmental programs.

This high‑impact executive role will oversee all estimating operations, shape pricing intelligence, drive competitive strategy, and elevate Ceres' national and international bid capabilities.

You’ll manage and mentor a high‑performing team, guide billion‑dollar opportunities, and ensure alignment between estimating, operations, and executive leadership, building a global platform for precision, growth, and impact.

• Lead all estimating operations across multiple divisions and markets, including disaster recovery, environmental remediation, and infrastructure reconstruction.
• Develop and execute cost strategies that ensure accuracy, competitiveness, and profitability in complex, multi‑jurisdictional bids.
• Collaborate with executive leadership to align estimating, operations, and finance on growth targets and pursuit strategies.
• Guide national and international bids, ensuring compliance with FEMA, USACE, and global contracting frameworks.
• Oversee bid governance, pricing validation, and preconstruction controls for large‑scale public sector and private infrastructure projects.
• Mentor and empower the estimating team, instilling precision, accountability, and innovation in every pursuit.
• Engage in field assessments and data‑driven forecasting to ensure bids reflect real‑world execution conditions.
• Analyze trends in construction costs, market dynamics, and disaster recovery funding to drive strategic intelligence.
• Present bid recommendations and pricing rationales directly to the CEO and executive leadership board.

• 10+ years of progressive estimating leadership in heavy civil, environmental, or infrastructure construction (federal/state experience preferred).
• Proven track record in managing complex multi‑million or billion‑dollar bids and leading cross‑functional estimating teams.
• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, Construction Management, or a related field (advanced degree or PE license preferred).
• Mastery of earthworks, heavy civil, and emergency response estimating, including FEMA and federal contracting programs.
• Advanced analytical and modeling proficiency in Excel and estimating software systems.
• Strategic communicator with the presence to engage executives, influence stakeholders, and represent Ceres at the highest level.
• Willingness to travel to project and disaster sites to lead from the front and inform pricing strategy.

As Chief Estimator, you'll be the strategic cornerstone of Ceres Global’s estimating operations, driving…