Chief Estimator

JOB TITLE Chief EstimatorLOCATIONRaleigh Area, North Carolina  ROLE SUMMARYAs Chief Estimator you will lead and oversee the estimating department, managing and assisting in bid preparation, cost modeling, risk assessment, and strategic decision making for commercial building projects.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES·        Lead and manage the estimating team, establishing processes, tools, and workflows to prepare timely, accurate bids.·        Prepare and review cost estimates, quantity take-offs, subcontractor and supplier pricing, escalation assumptions, contingency/risk allowances, and overhead/profit models for commercial building projects.·        Analyze contract documents (drawings, specifications), identify scope, exclusions, risks, constructability issues, and schedule implications.·        Collaborate with pre-construction, project management, operation, and business development teams to coordinate early-phase input and value engineering opportunities.·        Establish and maintain relationships with subcontractors and suppliers to ensure competitive, reliable pricing, especially in the local market.·        Monitor market conditions (labor, materials, subcontractor availability) and update estimating assumptions accordingly.·        Support buyout and procurement strategies for major trades and scopes.·        Maintain a historical cost database, metric tracking (bid-hit ratio, margin analysis) and reporting to senior management.·        Provide strategic input to senior management on bid strategy: which opportunities to pursue, target margin, competitive positioning.·        Ensure estimates align with company values of “doing what is right,” excellence in craftmanship, schedule discipline and client satisfaction.·        Coach, mentor, and develop estimating staff, promote continuous improvement, innovation in estimating tools (software, modeling) and cost control practices.·        Assist in risk review and budgeting for awarded projects, support hand-off from estimating to pre-construction / project management teams.REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS·        Minimum 10+ years of progressive experience in commercial construction estimating, with at least several bids and award cycles in the $10 to $40 million project size range (or comparable scale).·        Demonstrated experience managing or leading estimating teams and processes.·        Strong knowledge of building construction methods, materials, subcontractor scopes, scheduling, cost escalation.·        Proficiency with estimating software (e.g. Timberline, Sage Estimating, Onscreen Take Off) and MS Excel modeling.·        Excellent analytical skills, attention to detail, ability to identify and quantify risk.·        Strong communication and interpersonal skills – able to collaborate across teams, present to senior leadership, develop subcontractor relationships.·        Proven track record of successful bid results, margin achievement, and cost-control discipline.·        Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture or similar preferred (or equivalent experience).·        Ability to travel regionally as needed (site visits, subcontractor meetings, client meetings).·        Support business development and management team during pursuits and interviews.·        Contribute to annual business planning and growth strategies.SUBMIT COVER SHEET AND