Chief Estimator

About Us

At Corvant, we provide specialty HVAC, plumbing, and mechanical services to mission‑critical commercial and industrial environments. Our teams support essential facilities across data centers, healthcare, manufacturing, logistics, and education.

Chief Estimator is responsible for the creation of budgets and estimates. The role oversees the estimating process for all projects bid and awarded, establishes standardized procedures, methods, and processes for estimating, and trains estimating resources.

• Reviews project plans and specifications and coordinates with the team to confirm complete scope.
• Identify risk issues and their order of magnitude.
• Solicit subcontractor and/or supplier information & pricing.
• Assist in “Good Faith Efforts” as required.
• Prepares instructions to bidders, bid form and other bid solicitation information as required.
• Performs and/or manages the quantity survey and pricing effort for internal budgets.
• Prepares conceptual budgets based on minimal information.
• Reviews general conditions, schedule, scopes of work and site logistics and other exhibits as prepared by Operations.
• Ensures the flow of project information is maintained and documented.
• Reviews and/or manages the review and scoping of specialty contractor bids.
• Reviews constructability issues with operational staff.
• Maintains and communicates data on construction and material cost trends affecting project costs.
• Analyze alternate means and methods to determine the most economical alternative.
• Builds effective relationships with customers, design team, specialty contractors, suppliers, and user groups that reflect and support company core values and meets or exceeds the customer’s expectations.
• Actively participates in industry, client, and community relations to enhance company image.
• Perform other related duties as needed.
• Participate in the transfer of information on successful projects including the Job Kick‑off Meeting.
• Assist in the preparation and review of work plans as requested.
• Participate in periodic reviews and visits to projects as appropriate.
• Pricing of change impacts as required.

• Proficient with all computer software programs used in estimating.
• Strong mathematical and computer skills. Proficiency with all MS Office products (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint).
• Ability to breakdown construction operations into a logical sequence of activities.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to professionally communicate the basis for individual work product when in a fast‑paced environment.
• Must be able to meet deadlines and put in the time needed to get the job done.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Willingness to travel.
• Strong work ethic.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal skills.
• Good attention to detail with the ability to recognize discrepancies.

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required. Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Administration preferred.
• Ten plus years of estimating experience required.

• Required to stand, walk, and sit.
• Talk or hear, both in person and by telephone.
• Use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects or controls.
• Reach with hands and arms.
• Regularly required to stoop, kneel, bend, crouch and lift up to 25 pounds.

Corvant is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, fostering growth and opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.