Chief Estimator

The Global Edge Consultants LLC; Denver (CO); Presencial; USD 180 000 - 200 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

The Global Edge Consultants, LLC is seeking a seasoned Chief Estimator in Denver, CO to lead estimating and preconstruction for complex infrastructure projects across the western United States.

This senior role oversees bottom‑up estimating, pursuit strategy, and team development. You will collaborate with executives, field operations, and clients to pursue and win high‑value projects ranging from $10M to $1B+.

Qualificações

• 10+ years of civil/infrastructure estimating experience.
• Proven experience leading major pursuits valued at $20M–$100M+.
• Expert-level knowledge of bottom-up estimating and cost analysis.
• Experience leading estimating and pursuit strategy, not just individual estimates.

Responsabilidades

• Lead overall estimating and preconstruction strategy for complex civil/infrastructure projects.
• Provide strategic leadership for estimating activities while hands-on with major pursuits.
• Identify market opportunities and develop pursuit strategies with executive leadership.
• Influence project selection by evaluating risk, opportunity, and strategic fit.
• Oversee complex pursuits, including estimate development and proposal support with engineering/marketing.
• Lead bottom-up estimate development for major infrastructure projects.
• Conduct internal bid reviews to ensure accurate, competitive estimates.
• Develop innovative estimating and pursuit strategies to strengthen positioning.
• Lead client presentations during pursuit and preconstruction phases.
• Collaborate with clients, designers, trade partners, operations, and leadership.

Conhecimentos

Bottom-up estimating

Civil/infrastructure estimating

Leadership

Pursuit strategy

Estimate development

Team mentoring

Design-Build knowledge

Client presentations

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering / Construction Management

Ferramentas

Bid2Win

HCSS HeavyBid

Primavera/PlanerA

AGTEK

Autodesk Civil 3D

Bentley

Tekla

BuildingConnected

Descrição da oferta de emprego

The Global Edge Consultants, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Global Edge Consultants, LLC does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

Job Title: Chief Estimator
Location: Denver, CO
Type of Role: Direct Hire (Full-Time, Onsite)
Pay Range: $180,000–$200,000/yr

POSITION OVERVIEW:

We are seeking an experienced Chief Estimator in Denver, CO to provide strategic leadership across estimating and preconstruction for complex infrastructure projects throughout the western United States.

This is a senior leadership position responsible for the performance, accuracy, development, and overall strategy of the estimating function. The Chief Estimator will help determine which projects to pursue, lead estimating and preconstruction strategy, oversee major infrastructure pursuits, and serve as a key advisor to executive leadership on market opportunities, pursuit selection, and long-term business growth.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years of civil/infrastructure estimating experience, extensive expertise in bottom-up estimating, and a proven track record leading pursuits valued at $20M–$100M+. This individual must combine hands‑on estimating expertise with the leadership ability to develop estimating teams, collaborate with field operations, and build winning strategies across traditional and alternative project delivery models.

Projects range from approximately $10M to $1B+ across public and private infrastructure markets and may utilize Design-Build, Progressive Design-Build, CM/GC, and traditional Bid-Build delivery methods.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Lead the overall estimating and preconstruction strategy for complex civil and infrastructure projects.
• Provide strategic leadership for estimating activities while maintaining a hands‑on approach to major pursuits.
• Partner with executive leadership to identify market opportunities, evaluate potential pursuits, and develop pursuit strategies.
• Influence project selection by evaluating risk, opportunity, competitive positioning, and overall business strategy.
• Oversee complex infrastructure pursuits, including estimate development and proposal support in collaboration with engineering and marketing teams.
• Lead and guide detailed bottom‑up estimate development for major infrastructure projects.
• Lead internal bid reviews and ensure estimates are accurate, competitive, complete, and aligned with overall pursuit strategy.
• Develop innovative estimating, construction, and pursuit strategies to strengthen competitive positioning.
• Lead and participate in client presentations throughout the pursuit and preconstruction process.
• Collaborate directly with clients, designers, trade partners, operations teams, and executive leadership.
• Work closely with field operations to validate estimating assumptions, production rates, sequencing, means and methods, and constructability.
• Perform and lead constructability reviews in collaboration with field operations.
• Analyze alternative construction methods, sequencing, phasing, quantities, and production strategies.
• Apply historical production data and current industry best practices to estimating and preconstruction decisions.
• Support pursuits across public and private infrastructure markets.
• Lead estimating efforts across Design‑Build, Progressive Design‑Build, CM/GC, and traditional Bid‑Build delivery methods.
• Track market opportunities and trends to support long‑term business development and market positioning.
• Train, mentor, and develop Senior and Junior Estimators.
• Establish a culture of accountability, precision, collaboration, and continuous improvement throughout the estimating team.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Basic Qualifications

• 10+ years of civil/infrastructure estimating experience.
• Extensive estimating experience within one or more areas including civil construction, concrete, earthwork, underground utilities, PCCP, geotechnical, site development, or similar infrastructure markets.
• Proven experience leading major pursuits and estimates valued at approximately $20M–$100M+.
• Expert‑level knowledge of bottom‑up estimating, including detailed analysis of labor, equipment, materials, quantities, production rates, subcontractors, and other project costs.
• Subject matter expertise within one or more major civil/infrastructure construction sectors.
• Expert ability to analyze alternative construction methods, sequencing, phasing, and quantification.
• Experience leading estimating and pursuit strategy rather than solely preparing individual estimates.
• Strong understanding of construction production history, field operations, constructability, and current industry best practices.
• Experience collaborating directly with field operations to validate estimating and pursuit assumptions.
• Demonstrated ability to lead internal bid reviews and client presentations.
• Strong leadership skills with experience training, mentoring, and developing Senior and Junior Estimators.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with clients, designers, trade partners, field operations, engineering, marketing, and executive leadership.
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering Technology, Construction Management, or a similar field.

Additional Qualifications

• Experience with both public and private infrastructure projects.
• Experience with Design‑Build (DB), Progressive Design‑Build (PDB), CM/GC, and traditional Bid‑Build delivery methods.
• Experience with complex infrastructure pursuits and projects ranging from approximately $10M to $1B+.
• Expertise with estimating and construction technology such as Bid2Win, HCSS HeavyBid, Primavera/Planera, AGTEK, Autodesk Civil 3D, Bentley, Tekla, BuildingConnected, or similar software.
• Strong understanding of civil construction means and methods, production rates, project sequencing, and constructability.
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate market opportunities and contribute to pursuit selection and long‑term business strategy.
• Experience developing innovative approaches to estimating, constructability, project execution, and competitive pursuit strategy.
• Proven ability to balance strategic leadership with hands‑on estimating involvement.