Chief Estimator – Construction (General Contracting)
Full‑time | Executive Estimating Leadership
Our client is a leading General Contractor recognized
for delivering complex commercial, industrial, and institutional projects. They
are seeking a Chief Estimator to lead their estimating department, drive
bid strategy, and elevate preconstruction excellence across the organization.
This is a senior leadership role responsible for overseeing all estimating activities, ensuring accuracy, competitiveness, and profitability while mentoring a high‑performing team and collaborating closely with executive leadership.
What You Will Lead
- Provide
strategic leadership to Senior Estimators, Estimators, and Junior
Estimators.
- Establish
and enforce estimating standards, policies, and best practices.
- Mentor
and develop staff, ensuring strong succession planning and future
leadership growth.
- Manage
departmental workload across multiple tenders and deadlines.
- Lead
go/no‑go bid decisions with executive leadership.
- Oversee
conceptual budgets, schematic estimates, detailed bids, and procurement
strategies.
- Review
and approve all final estimates to ensure alignment with profitability and
risk frameworks.
- Ensure
estimates achieve targeted gross margins by project type.
- Lead
bid risk identification and management reviews.
- Direct
major tender closings and ensure compliant, accurate, strategic
submissions.
- Lead
project handoff meetings to Operations, ensuring full transfer of
assumptions, risks, and pricing strategies.
- Collaborate
with Operations and Business Development to align estimating strategy with
company objectives.
- Act
as a senior preconstruction contact for clients and consultants.
- Provide
executive‑level input on bid strategy, value engineering,
constructability, and delivery models.
- Track
market trends, subcontractor pricing, and material costs to maintain
competitiveness.
- Build
and maintain strong relationships with clients, developers, consultants,
and trade partners.
- Support
contract negotiations through cost breakdowns, scope clarifications, and
risk analysis.
- Champion
estimating technology, digital workflows, and scalable systems.
- Oversee
historical cost data, benchmarking tools, and lessons‑learned integration.
- Monitor
KPIs including bid‑win ratios, estimate accuracy, and proposal quality.
- Participate
in GC leadership team planning and strategy.
Requirements
What You Bring
- Diploma
or degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architectural
Technology, or related field.
- 8–12
years of progressive estimating experience in commercial, industrial, or
institutional construction.
- Proven
success leading complex bids and mentoring estimating teams.
- Strong
knowledge of construction methods, contracts, and delivery models (Lump
Sum, CM, Design‑Build).
- Proficiency
with estimating software (OST, Bluebeam, Procore, etc.) and Microsoft
Office.
- Strong
financial, analytical, communication, negotiation, and presentation
skills.
- Ability
to manage multiple bids under tight deadlines.
- Established
subcontractor and supplier relationships considered an asset.
Benefits
Compensation: $190,000 – $230,000 + full package
Disclaimers
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Artificial
intelligence (AI) is not used to screen, assess, or make hiring decisions for
this role. All applications are reviewed and evaluated by our recruitment team.
Vacancy Status This posting represents a current
vacancy.
Additional Notes Compensation discussions and
negotiation guidance will be provided during the hiring process as appropriate.
