Chief Estimator - Construction

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Join one of the fastest-growing mechanical, HVAC, and plumbing platforms in the United States, delivering end-to-end solutions for mission-critical and data center environments nationwide. The organization is expanding rapidly and offers the opportunity to work on complex hyperscale and enterprise data center projects while supporting long-term career growth.

The organization is in search of a Chief Estimator to oversee budget and estimate creation, manage the estimating process across all bid and awarded projects, and establish standardized procedures, methods, and training for estimating resources.

• Review project plans/specs and coordinate scope confirmation with the team
• Identify risk issues and their scale
• Solicit subcontractor and supplier pricing
• Prepare bid instructions, bid forms, and solicitation materials
• Manage quantity survey and pricing for internal budgets
• Prepare conceptual budgets from minimal information
• Review general conditions, schedules, scopes, and site logistics
• Review and scope specialty contractor bids
• Assess constructability with operational staff
• Track construction and material cost trends
• Analyze alternate means/methods for cost efficiency
• Build strong relationships with customers, design teams, contractors, suppliers, and user groups
• Participate in industry, client, and community relations
• Support Job Kick-off Meetings and project reviews
• Price change impacts as needed

• High school diploma/GED required;
  Bachelor's in Construction Management or Administration preferred
• 10+ years of estimating experience
• Proficiency in estimating software and MS Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint)
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills
• Ability to break down construction operations into logical sequences
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
• Willingness to travel
• Strong work ethic, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Sharp attention to detail

• Standing, walking, sitting
• In-person and phone communication
• Use of hands/fingers for handling objects/controls
• Reaching, stooping, kneeling, bending, crouching
• Lifting up to 25 lbs

• $160,000 - $180,000