Chief Estimator

Chief Estimator POSITION SUMMARY The Chief Estimator leads and manages the Company's estimating department, overseeing all bid activity, estimating staff, and strategic pricing decisions across the Company's project portfolio. This role serves as the senior technical authority on cost and bid strategy and is a key partner to executive leadership on bid/no-bid decisions and pursuit strategy. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The following duties are representative of the position and are not exhaustive. The Company may modify responsibilities to meet business needs. Department Leadership Direct and manage the estimating department, including staffing, workload distribution, and department performance. Set estimating standards, processes, unit pricing databases, and software standards for the department. Recruit, develop, and evaluate estimating staff in coordination with the Director of Operations and HR. Bid Strategy equivalent experience considered. Technical Skills Expert proficiency with estimating software (HCSS HeavyBid or similar) and cost databases. Deep knowledge of heavy civil construction markets, methods, and pricing. Valid Texas driver's license and clean driving record required. Core Competencies Exceptional leadership ability; builds and manages a high-performing estimating department. Strategic thinker with strong executive communication skills. Decisive and detail-oriented; comfortable making final pricing and bid decisions under deadline pressure. PI34afaf5-