Chief Estimator

POLK MECHANICAL COMPANY LLC; Buda (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Polk Mechanical Company LLC seeks a Chief Estimator to lead estimating operations, ensuring accurate bids and strong client relationships. The role oversees estimating processes, team performance, and bid strategy execution for our Pre-Construction department.

The Chief Estimator will identify and pursue bid opportunities, monitor metrics, and support contract negotiations while leading and developing the estimating team to drive growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 8–10 years of estimating experience in mechanical construction.
• Strong leadership and strategic thinking.
• Expertise in estimating systems and construction contracts.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to analyze market conditions and trends.

Responsibilities

• Oversee bid strategy, estimating processes, and department performance.
• Review and approve major project estimates.
• Lead project turnover to operations teams.
• Develop relationships with clients and vendors.
• Identify and pursue bid opportunities.
• Monitor estimating metrics and performance goals.
• Support contract negotiations and change orders.
• Lead and develop estimating team members.

Skills

Leadership

Estimating

Strategic thinking

Negotiation

Client relationships

Market analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Estimating software

Bid management tools

Job description

Overview

Polk Mechanical is seeking a Chief Estimator to lead estimating operations, ensuring accurate bids, strong client relationships, and alignment with company growth strategies. This role oversees estimating processes, team performance, and bid strategy execution for our Pre-Construction department.

Responsibilities

• Oversee bid strategy, estimating processes, and department performance
• Review and approve major project estimates
• Lead project turnover to operations teams
• Develop relationships with clients and vendors
• Identify and pursue bid opportunities
• Monitor estimating metrics and performance goals
• Support contract negotiations and change orders
• Lead and develop estimating team members

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• 8-10 years of estimating experience in mechanical construction
• Strong leadership and strategic thinking
• Expertise in estimating systems and construction contracts
• Strong communication and negotiation skills
• Ability to analyze market conditions and trends

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