Chief Estimator

Polk Mechanical Company; Buda (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Polk Mechanical Company is seeking a Chief Estimator to lead estimating operations for its Pre-Construction department in Texas. The role focuses on ensuring accurate bids, maintaining client relationships, and aligning estimating activities with company growth strategies.

The Chief Estimator will oversee bid strategy, review major project estimates, and lead turnover to operations. Building relationships with clients and vendors and identifying bid opportunities are essential, along with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
• 8-10 years of estimating experience in mechanical construction.
• Strong leadership and strategic thinking needed.
• Expertise in estimating systems and construction contracts required.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills required.
• 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

Strategic thinking

Communication

Negotiation

Market analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Estimating systems

Construction contracts

Job description

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.

• 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
• 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