Chief/Senior Estimator - Civil Construction

Our Client is a thriving organization offering a unique opportunity for a Chief/Senior Estimator to join its dynamic team. With a strong focus on employee ownership, exceptional benefits, and a family-oriented environment, Our Client is committed to delivering accurate cost estimates, competitive bids, and high-quality preconstruction services. As the company continues to grow and expand, this role will play a critical leadership role in estimating and bidding strategies.

Top Reasons to Join Our Client:

1.Employee Ownership: Our Client is 33% ESOP (Employee Owned), offering the chance to thrive from the company's success with a short 3-year vesting period.

2.Great Benefits: Enjoy 100% paid health premiums for individuals and families, 401k matching, vehicle/gas benefits, bonuses, and more.

3.Security: The company has a strong outlook for the future of the market, particularly in construction, infrastructure, and energy markets, with substantial growth over the past 15 years.

4.Competitive Edge: Our Client provides full-service estimating for ROW construction, energy infrastructure, and heavy civil projects.

5.Family-Oriented Culture: Embrace a close-knit company culture with an open-door policy for leadership and project teams.

6.Career Advancement Potential: As part of the leadership team, this role offers long-term growth opportunities within the company.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Lead the preconstruction and estimating team, ensuring accurate cost projections for construction projects.
• Develop detailed cost estimates, including materials, labor, equipment, and subcontractor pricing.
• Oversee bidding strategies and proposal development, ensuring competitive and profitable submissions.
• Review plans, specifications, contracts, and RFPs to assess project scope and risk factors.
• Lead subcontractor and supplier negotiations, ensuring optimal pricing and contract terms.
• Implement value engineering strategies to optimize project costs without sacrificing quality.
• Maintain and analyze historical cost data to improve future estimate accuracy.
• Manage multiple bids and coordinate with project managers, engineers, and operations teams.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, industry regulations, and contract requirements.
• Provide executive-level reporting on bidding performance, cost trends, and market conditions.
• Train, mentor, and develop estimating staff, fostering a high-performance culture.
• Support business development efforts by identifying new project opportunities.
• Oversee cost tracking and change order pricing throughout project execution.
• Perform other duties as assigned by executive leadership.

Competency & Abilities:

• Strong leadership skills with experience managing estimating teams.
• Expert-level knowledge of civil construction, infrastructure, and heavy industry cost estimation.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills for cost assessment and risk management.
• Proficiency in estimating software (e.g., HCSS, HeavyBid, Bluebeam, AutoCAD, PlanSwift, or similar).
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize deadlines, and manage high-volume bids.
• Strong negotiation and vendor management skills to secure the best pricing.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for working with executives, clients, and project teams.

Qualifications & Experience:

• 10+ years of experience in estimating, cost analysis, or preconstruction leadership roles.
• Experience in civil construction, infrastructure, energy, or heavy industrial projects required.
• Strong knowledge of construction contracts, procurement processes, and cost structures.
• Understanding of labor rates, material costs, and subcontractor pricing trends.

What You Need to Succeed (KPIs):

• Lead a high-performing estimating team, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in bids.
• Maintain a strong bid success rate through strategic pricing and risk assessment.
• Develop competitive estimates that align with company goals and profitability targets.
• Improve cost forecasting accuracy and optimize project cost efficiencies.
• Support project teams in staying on budget and controlling costs throughout execution.

The company values accuracy, leadership, and strategic decision-making, offering a rewarding work environment with ample career advancement opportunities.

How to Apply

Ready to Lead?

To explore this exciting opportunity, send you resume to Taylorm@hcrc.us

For additional information about the position or a confidential discussion, contact Taylor Maurer, Senior Managing Partner, at 828-231-1666.