Chief Estimator

GH Engage; Georgia; On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long-term career growth opportunities

Collaborative leadership environment

Strong operational and technical culture

Job summary

GH Engage is seeking an experienced Chief Estimator to lead estimating operations across complex commercial and industrial mechanical projects. This role involves overseeing the full estimating lifecycle, helping to standardize procedures, tools, and training within the organization.

The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in commercial construction estimating, strong mechanical systems knowledge, and excellent leadership abilities, contributing to a collaborative work environment that promotes long-term growth.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of commercial construction estimating experience.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical systems and construction operations.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.
• Collaborative, solutions-oriented mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead estimating operations across complex projects.
• Oversee full estimating lifecycle for bids and awarded work.
• Standardize estimating procedures and tools across the organization.

Skills

Conceptual budgeting

Detailed cost estimating

Subcontractor bid management

Constructability review

Risk analysis

Quantity takeoffs

Change pricing

Leading estimating teams

Tools

Estimating software

Excel

Job description

I am seeking an experienced Chief Estimator to lead estimating operations across complex commercial and industrial mechanical projects supporting mission-critical environments including data centers, healthcare, manufacturing, logistics, and education.

This leadership role will oversee the full estimating lifecycle across bids and awarded work while helping standardize estimating procedures, tools, training, and best practices across the organization.

We’re looking for professionals with experience in:

• Conceptual budgeting and detailed cost estimating
• Subcontractor and supplier bid management
• Constructability review and risk analysis
• Quantity takeoffs and change pricing
• Leading estimating teams in fast-paced environments

The ideal candidate will bring:

• 10+ years of commercial construction estimating experience
• Strong knowledge of mechanical systems and construction operations
• Experience with estimating software and advanced Excel skills
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities
• A collaborative, solutions-oriented mindset

Why Work Here?

• Rapidly growing platform in mission-critical construction
• Collaborative leadership environment
• Long-term career growth opportunities
• Strong operational and technical culture

If you’re interested in learning more — or know someone who may be a strong fit — feel free to message me directly.