Auld & White Constructors

Chief Estimator

Auld & White Constructors  •  Jacksonville, FL (Onsite)  •  2 months ago
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Job Description

Are you ready to take your estimating career to the next level? As our Chief Estimator, you’ll be at the forefront of exciting growth, leading a skilled team in delivering competitive, high-quality estimates for a diverse range of commercial projects. Join a company that believes in teamwork, quality, and building strong futures.

Why Join Auld & White Constructors?

  • We've got deep local roots - proudly serving Northeast Florida for over 38 years
  • Great earning potential and competitive benefits
  • On-going training and opportunities for career advancement
  • A close-knit, knowledgeable and supportive team of experts
  • We’re consistently ranked one of Jacksonville's best places to work

As an Chief Estimator with Auld & White, you'll work in our office to lead our estimating and bidding process for our construction projects. This is a hands-on Chief Estimator role, with significant time dedicated to both leading the Estimating Team and personally completing estimates.

  • Lead and oversee the estimating process, ensuring accurate, competitive proposals through effective team leadership, risk analysis, cost forecasting, and collaboration across departments.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with Owners, Clients, Designers, Subcontractors, and Suppliers, reflecting the Company’s core values.
  • Collaborate with the Preconstruction Team on negotiated opportunities and conceptual estimates.
  • Supervise, mentor, and develop the estimating team, identifying high-potential employees for future leadership roles.
  • Manage labor cost analysis for self-performed work, updating production rates based on historical and market data.
  • Oversee subcontractor solicitation, bid coverage, and use of the company’s Bid-Room system to ensure effective communication and participation goals are met.
  • Evaluate opportunities for self-perform work and strategic sequencing to maximize competitiveness, and assist in developing bid day strategies.
  • Stay current with estimating and bid solicitation software, providing training and recommending updates as needed.
  • Serve as lead estimator on projects when necessary based on workload or project complexity.

Position Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field
  • 10 - 15 years relevant Commercial construction experience
  • 5+ years of Commercial estimating experience, including leading others
  • Ability to work at our headquarters location in Jacksonville, FL - this is not a remote position
  • Working knowledge of construction methods, systems, and installations
  • Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities, with a keen eye for detail.
  • Highly motivated with strong organizational skills.

Auld & White Constructors is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Auld & White does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law.

All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

Auld & White Constructors

About Auld & White Constructors

Auld & White Constructors (AWC) has proudly served Northeast Florida for nearly 40 years. Headquartered in Jacksonville, AWC has built long-standing relationships by providing open communication, innovative ideas, and diverse construction solutions. With extensive expertise in the commercial, healthcare, and public sectors, AWC helps our clients bridge the gap between dream and reality.

As a company deeply rooted in the Northeast Florida community, AWC takes pride in being locally focused. This commitment allows its employees spend time in the comfort of their own home every night. Unlike many other industries, construction professionals frequently travel for extended periods, often spending months away from home. This emphasis on personal time is intentional, reflecting the company's philosophy that a healthy work-life integration creates happy employees, who are essential to the business's future.

Together, we build a better future for our clients and community. For more information, visit auld-white.com. BUILDING YOUR FUTURE

Industry
Construction & Skilled Trades
Company Size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
Jacksonville, FL
Year Founded
1987
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