Chief Construction Estimator
Full-Time | Emeryville, CA | San Francisco Bay Area
Lead High-Profile Commercial Construction Projects
Are you an experienced Construction Estimator looking for an opportunity to lead estimating efforts on large-scale commercial construction projects throughout the San Francisco Bay Area?
Our client, a respected and growing commercial construction company, is seeking a Chief Construction Estimator to oversee all estimating operations, develop winning bid strategies, and collaborate with executive leadership on high-value projects. This is an excellent opportunity for a senior estimating professional who enjoys mentoring teams, driving profitability, and influencing major project pursuits.
If you thrive in a fast-paced construction environment and have a passion for delivering accurate, competitive estimates, we'd like to hear from you.
What You'll Do
As the Chief Construction Estimator, you will lead the company's estimating department and play a critical role in securing profitable commercial construction projects.
Responsibilities include:
Lead and manage all estimating department operations, budgets, staffing, and performance.
Develop and implement estimating standards, procedures, and best practices.
Oversee the company's computerized estimating systems and cost databases.
Review and approve all final estimates to ensure accuracy, completeness, and competitiveness.
Partner with Executive Leadership, Business Development, and Project Management to determine project pursuit strategies.
Prepare and review bid proposals, scope letters, negotiated proposals, and pricing packages.
Participate in client presentations, project interviews, and business development activities.
Support contract negotiations, change orders, and project cost evaluations.
Provide conceptual estimates, feasibility studies, and value engineering recommendations.
Maintain historical bid data and estimating documentation.
Mentor and develop estimating staff while promoting continuous improvement.
Qualifications
We're looking for an experienced construction professional with a proven record of success estimating complex commercial building projects.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Engineering, Business, or a related field (or equivalent combination of education and construction experience)
10+ years of commercial construction estimating experience
Extensive experience estimating large commercial construction projects
Strong understanding of construction contracts, bid processes, pricing strategies, and project costing
Experience managing estimating teams and departmental operations
Strong financial and analytical skills
Experience with computerized estimating software and cost databases
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word)
Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills
Ability to manage multiple bids, deadlines, and changing priorities
Preferred Experience
Advanced management or technical training
Experience leading complex negotiated and hard-bid commercial projects
Strong client presentation and business development experience
Ability to collaborate effectively with executives, project managers, subcontractors, vendors, and clients
What Makes You Successful
The ideal candidate is:
A strategic thinker with strong business and financial acumen
An experienced leader who builds high-performing estimating teams
Detail-oriented with exceptional accuracy
Comfortable working under tight bid deadlines
Self-motivated and highly organized
Skilled at solving problems and making sound business decisions
Passionate about delivering successful construction projects
Why Apply?
This is an opportunity to join a well-established commercial construction organization where your expertise will directly influence project success and company growth. You'll work alongside experienced construction professionals on challenging, high-profile projects throughout the San Francisco Bay Area while enjoying long-term career stability and advancement opportunities.
Apply today if you're ready to take the next step in your construction estimating career.
Helping your business reach your hiring goals
The business world changes constantly. For companies to remain competitive, they need to be more nimble than ever. But identifying and hiring talent is rarely easy. That's where our team of experts come in.
Our philosophy
Each situation (and company) is unique. One-size-fits-all approaches will never help your business reach its full potential. Custom solutions take advantage of opportunities that your competitors can't. That's what we deliver to you.
Our commitment to results
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Our experience
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