Chief Estimator

Metric Geo; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Full benefits

401(k) with match

Bonus opportunities

Leadership path

Job summary

Metric Geo, partnering with a leading General Contractor, seeks a Chief Estimator to lead high-value bids for heavy civil and infrastructure projects. You will guide bid strategy, oversee quantity take-offs, and mentor junior estimators.

The role requires a Civil Engineering or Construction Management degree, 10+ years of heavy civil estimating experience, and a proven track record on projects up to $50M+. This is a senior leadership position with competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• 10+ years of estimating experience in heavy civil construction.
• Proven track record estimating projects up to $50M+; larger projects preferred.
• Strong knowledge of unit price and lump sum bidding, and estimating software.
• Experience with alternate delivery methods (Design-Build, CMAR) a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead full estimating efforts for large, complex heavy civil projects, including bid strategy.
• Analyze project documents for risk, schedule, and profitability.
• Direct quantity take-offs and pricing performed by junior estimators.
• Compare bids to historical data and manage post-bid documentation and negotiations.
• Coordinate with operations and business development on proposal strategy.
• Mentor and develop junior estimating staff.

Skills

Estimating

Leadership

Bid strategy

Risk analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field

Tools

Estimating software

Job description

Metric Geo has partnered with one of the largest General Contractors in the states, our client is seeking an experienced Chief Estimator to lead the development of complex, high-value bids for heavy civil and infrastructure projects, including public agency and alternate-delivery work. Our client delivers some of the largest most complex heavy civil projects in the country. This is an opportunity to take your career to the next level!

Key Responsibilities

• Lead full estimating efforts for large, complex heavy civil projects, including bid strategy.
• Analyze project documents for risk, schedule, and profitability.
• Direct quantity take-offs and pricing performed by junior estimators.
• Compare bids to historical data and manage post-bid documentation and negotiations.
• Coordinate with operations and business development on proposal strategy.
• Mentor and develop junior estimating staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• 10+ years of estimating experience in heavy civil construction.
• Proven track record estimating projects up to $50M+; larger projects preferred.
• Strong knowledge of unit price and lump sum bidding, and estimating software.
• Experience with alternate delivery methods (Design-Build, CMAR) a plus.

What They Offer

Competitive salary, full benefits, 401(k) with match, bonus opportunities, and a leadership path within the estimating department.

If you're ready to lead high-stakes bids on major infrastructure work, we'd love to hear from you!