Chief Estimator

Description

• Support operations with change order pricing and preconstruction handover
• Produce and present conceptual and budget level estimates to clients
• Train and mentor Estimators and Senior Estimators, setting clear standards and expectations
• Maintain historical cost data to drive continuous improvement in accuracy
• Take final ownership of all estimates submitted, including validation, benchmarking, and risk review
• Ensure accuracy and compliance of subcontractor and vendor pricing
• Lead and manage the electrical estimating function across multiple project types
• Develop, maintain, and control estimating databases, assemblies, and unit pricing

Requirements

This is not a title role. It is a hands on leadership position for someone trusted to set the bar, challenge numbers, and guide teams through complex electrical work across design build and plans and specs projects.

Confidential discussions are encouraged. For those not yet ready for a Chief position, this client is also open to conversations with experienced Estimators and Senior Estimators seeking a stronger platform and clearer progression.

• Comfortable operating in client facing environments
• Proven experience leading or overseeing estimating teams
• 7 plus years of electrical estimating experience within commercial or industrial construction
• Strong working knowledge of NEC Chapters 1 through 4
• Commercial mindset with a strong grasp of risk, scope, and cost drivers
• High level proficiency with electrical estimating software and data driven pricing
• Ability to work in a fast paced preconstruction setting with extended hours when required

Benefits

Up to $200,000 base salary

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance