Chief Estimator

Chief Estimator

Company: HireNow Staffing

HireNow Staffing is actively recruiting a seasoned highly skilled Chief Estimator to join one of our valued client partners. We are seeking a proven construction estimating leader with extensive experience overseeing complex estimating operations developing competitive pricing strategies and leading high-performing estimating teams within civil construction environments.

This opportunity is designed for a strategic leader who combines technical estimating expertise with strong business acumen operational leadership and the ability to consistently deliver profitable project opportunities. The successful candidate will possess a demonstrated history of driving estimating excellence developing scalable processes mentoring estimating professionals and contributing to organizational growth through successful bid acquisition.

Job Description

The Chief Estimator will provide leadership direction and oversight for all estimating activities while ensuring the delivery of accurate competitive and profitable project estimates. This role requires collaboration with executive leadership operations teams project managers subcontractors suppliers and clients to support strategic business objectives and long-term growth.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading and managing the estimating department across multiple projects and bid opportunities.
• Establishing estimating standards procedures and best practices to improve consistency and efficiency.
• Reviewing validating and approving complex estimates and high-value project bids.
• Developing pricing strategies that align with market conditions and business objectives.
• Evaluating project risks opportunities constructability concerns and cost drivers.
• Guiding bid/no-bid decisions based on project fit profitability risk profile and resource availability.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with subcontractors suppliers consultants and industry partners.
• Supporting workforce development by mentoring coaching and developing estimating personnel.
• Monitoring construction market trends labor conditions material pricing and economic factors impacting project costs.
• Collaborating with operations and executive leadership to support business planning and growth initiatives.
• Driving continuous improvement efforts within estimating systems workflows and reporting processes.
• Supporting major pursuits involving civil infrastructure site development earthwork utilities and foundation construction projects.

HireNow Package

Work Location:

• Elk River Minnesota
• Onsite Position
• Full-Time
• U.S.-Based Candidates Only

Compensation:

• $130000 - $185000 annually

Benefits:

• Comprehensive Benefits Package
• Medical Dental and Vision Coverage
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Leadership Development Programs
• Performance-Based Incentives
• Long-Term Career Growth Opportunities

HireNow Checklist

HireNow Staffing is recruiting experienced Chief Estimators who possess executive-level estimating expertise proven leadership capabilities and extensive civil construction knowledge required to lead sophisticated estimating operations and secure profitable work.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of ten (10) years of estimating experience within civil construction site development earthwork utilities infrastructure foundation construction or related sectors.
• Proven leadership experience managing mentoring and developing estimating teams.
• Demonstrated success overseeing complex estimating operations and bid strategy development.
• Strong understanding of construction drawings specifications contracts and bid documentation.
• Experience reviewing and approving large-scale and high-value project estimates.
• Proven ability to develop competitive pricing strategies while maintaining profitability objectives.
• Exceptional analytical financial and decision-making skills.
• Strong communication leadership and stakeholder management abilities.
• Experience collaborating with executive leadership operations teams and project management professionals.
• Track record of securing profitable projects through successful bid execution.
• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• No current or future visa sponsorship requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading estimating efforts for heavy civil infrastructure transportation utility excavation foundation or large-scale sitework projects.
• Experience implementing estimating standards process improvements and operational best practices.
• Advanced proficiency with estimating software takeoff platforms and construction technology solutions.
• Strong network of subcontractors suppliers and industry partners.
• Experience supporting multi-million-dollar construction projects and complex procurement strategies.
• Knowledge of market forecasting cost benchmarking and strategic planning initiatives.
• Demonstrated success building high-performing estimating teams.
• Proven employment stability and progressive leadership advancement.
• Experience contributing to organizational growth through strategic bid management.

HireNow Standout Candidates

The strongest candidates will demonstrate extensive leadership experience a proven history of winning profitable work advanced estimating expertise and a track record of successfully managing large-scale civil construction pursuits. Candidates with heavy civil infrastructure experience strong industry relationships operational leadership capabilities and stable employment histories will receive priority consideration.

HireNow Disqualifiers

• Candidates with frequent job changes excessive employment gaps or unstable work histories will not be accepted or interviewed.
• No leadership experience managing estimating teams.
• Experience limited primarily to residential small-scale commercial or unrelated construction sectors.
• No civil construction sitework infrastructure utility foundation or heavy construction estimating experience.
• No involvement in bid strategy development or estimate review processes.
• Weak history of winning profitable work.
• Lack of experience managing complex estimating operations.
• Inability to work onsite in Elk River Minnesota.
• Requiring visa sponsorship now or in the future.
• Failure to meet the required qualifications listed above.

HireNow Staffing Disclaimer

HireNow Staffing is acting as a direct placement partner for this Chief Estimator opportunity. Qualified candidates selected through our recruiting process will be presented directly to our client partner for consideration.

All candidate information is handled confidentially and evaluated against defined requirements. This job description outlines the general scope of responsibilities and qualifications. Duties may evolve based on client needs and business growth. Only candidates meeting the core qualifications will be considered for interview.