Chief Estimator
- $130,000 - $145,000
- McKeesport, PA
Come join a growing Construction company!
A bit about us:
We are a full-service general contractor known for delivering high-quality, tailored construction solutions on time and within budget. We pride ourselves on client-first service, delivering every project with precision, integrity, and collaboration. Our expertise spans the Commercial, healthcare, industrial, and energy sectors.
We are seeking a strategic and detail-oriented Chief Estimator to lead our estimating function. In this leadership role, you will be instrumental in setting the stage for project success, managing bid processes, and delivering cost-effective, accurate estimates across diverse commercial, industrial, and design-build projects.
We are seeking a strategic and detail-oriented Chief Estimator to lead our estimating function. In this leadership role, you will be instrumental in setting the stage for project success, managing bid processes, and delivering cost-effective, accurate estimates across diverse commercial, industrial, and design-build projects.
Why join us?
What We Offer:
- Competitive base pay and overall compensation package
- Full benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision
- Generous PTO, vacation, sick, and holidays
- Life Insurance coverage
- 401K
Job Details
Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
- Oversee and drive the entire bid lifecycle, from initial takeoffs to final proposal submission.
- Lead accurate cost estimation and budget development for a variety of construction services including electrical, site infrastructure, interior buildouts, and design-build projects.
- Collaborate with pre-construction, project management, and trade teams to ensure competitive, value-aligned bids.
- Manage and mentor a high-performing estimating team, fostering continuous improvement and adherence to best practices.
- Maintain and improve estimating standards, cost databases, templates, and bidding tools.
- Partner with leadership to review bid strategies, assess risks, and align estimates with company objectives.
- Build and sustain relationships with subcontractors and suppliers to ensure reliable, cost-effective quoting.
- Support proposal presentations and clarify costing to clients as needed.
Qualifications:
- Minimum of 8 years of estimating experience, ideally from general contracting or design-build environments.
- Proven leadership in managing estimating teams or serving as a lead estimator on sizable bids.
- Deep knowledge of estimating methods, cost analysis, and construction budgeting.
- Track record of successful bids for commercial, industrial, or energy-sector projects.
- Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills.
- Proficiency in estimating software (e.g., ProEst, Sage Estimating) and MS Office
- Strong communication, organization, and multi-project management abilities.
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field preferred.
Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.