Chief Estimator - General Contractor
5 Days Old
- One of the top GCs in all of Ohio - high growth and fast progression
- 90%+ negotiated work and repeat business
About Our Client
The family owned General Contractor I'm partnered with has been in business for 60+ years working on large projects in all verticals and partnering with some of the largest companies in the nation. They have excellent tenure within their pre-construction department and have a couple people retiring within the next couple years. They are looking for someone to come in as a Chief Estimator and eventually transition in a Director of Preconstruction role over the next 3-5 years.
Job Description
The Chief Estimator will be responsible for:
- Estimating: Lead and oversee all company estimating activities across both private and public sector projects. Ensure that estimates account for scope gaps and areas where subcontractors may underprice
- Preconstruction: Be fully immersed in the preconstruction process-from conceptual budgeting to construction methodologies
- Identification: Read and interpret specifications and drawings; identify risk, liabilities, and cost exposures
- Documentation: Develop detailed, competitive, and complete estimates that reflect true project cost
- Team Collaboration: Collaborate with leadership (including operations and finance) to establish accurate job costing
- Mentoring: Provide guidance to junior estimators and help reduce overly conservative pricing that may impact competitiveness
- Leadership: Act as a strategic partner to the executive team in go/no-go decisions and bid strategy
MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.
The Successful Applicant
The Chief Estimator will have:
- Proven experience as a Chief Estimator in construction, preferably with both public and private sector projects
- Strong understanding of construction means and methods, market pricing, and subcontractor dynamics
- Skilled at reading specs, assessing risk, and spotting areas where projects can be optimized for value
- Comfortable taking ownership of the entire estimating process-beyond simply collecting subcontractor bids
- Experienced in conceptual estimating and preconstruction planning
- A team player who can build trust with field staff, project managers, and executive leadership
- Highly organized, confident, and capable of leading the department without micromanagement
What's on Offer
The Chief Estimator will be offered:
- $125,000 - $160,000 Salary based off experience
- Individual performance bonuses
- Company profit bonuses
- Health insurance benefits
- Dental insurance benefits
- Vision insurance benefits
- 20 days PTO
- 10 company holidays
- 401k company match
- Maternal and Paternal leave
- Company outings
- Career growth and continued training
- Flexible work hours
- Opportunity to grow a division of an established organization
Apply now for consideration within 24 hours.
Contact
Anthony Ferrendelli
Quote job ref
JN-072025-6791435
- Location:
- Columbus