Chief Estimator

About the RoleWe are a South Florida civil utility and excavation contractor performing private site development and infrastructure work — water, sewer, storm drainage, lift stations, earthwork, grading, and underground utilities for residential, commercial, industrial, and mixed-use developers.We're hiring a Chief Estimator to own the estimating function end to end. This is a working leadership role: you'll prepare your own estimates on the larger and more complex pursuits while building, developing, and directing a team of estimators. You'll be the department's technical authority and the person ownership and operations rely on when a number has to be right.Leadership and department build-outLead, mentor, and develop a team of estimators, including assigning pursuits, reviewing work product, and holding the standard for accuracy and consistencyBuild estimating standards, templates, and historical cost databases that carry institutional knowledge across projectsRecruit, onboard, and train estimating staff as the department growsCoordinate with operations, project management, and field leadership so estimates reflect how the work is actually builtEstimating and preconstructionPrepare complete, accurate estimates for private site development and infrastructure projects — earthwork, wet and dry utilities, drainage, paving, and site concretePerform detailed quantity takeoffs from civil drawings, specifications, and geotechnical reportsSolicit, evaluate, and level subcontractor and supplier quotesPrice self-performed work from production rates and crew-based analysisDevelop bid packages, scopes of work, clarifications, and exclusionsReview bid documents and specifications for risk, scope gaps, and constructability issues, and prepare RFIs during the pursuitPresent estimates and bid recommendations to ownership and senior management, including risk analysis and margin strategyParticipate in post-bid reviews and cost feedback loops to sharpen future estimatesWhat We're Looking ForRequired8+ years of civil construction estimating experience, with at least 3 years in a lead or supervisory capacityDeep background in site development and underground utility work — earthwork, water, sewer, storm drainage, and related infrastructureDemonstrated ability to lead, review, and develop other estimatorsStrong command of civil drawings, specifications, and standard takeoff practiceExcellent communication skills with owners, developers, engineers, and internal stakeholdersProficiency with Microsoft Excel and estimating softwarePreferredHCSS HeavyBid — required or strongly preferred for this roleAgtek — earthwork and takeoff modelingBluebeam Revu — plan review, markup, and quantity measurementExperience with private developer clients in South FloridaFamiliarity with FDEP, SFWMD, and local municipal permitting requirementsBachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related fieldCompensation and BenefitsCompensation is commensurate with experience and includes a competitive base salary, performance-based bonus tied to department and company results, vehicle allowance, and standard benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, and paid time off. Relocation assistance available for the right candidate.