Chief Estimator

Solé Construction Partners; Gibsonton (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays

Floating holidays

3 weeks PTO

Job summary

Sole Construction Partners seeks a seasoned Chief Estimator to lead estimating and preconstruction across multiple entities. You will set standards, optimize processes, and drive growth through accurate bidding and strategic pricing.

You will mentor teams, implement best practices, and partner with operations and executives to ensure alignment, risk control, and scalable performance across residential projects.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progression in construction estimating with leadership experience.
• Deep expertise in shell construction and/or drywall estimating within residential construction.
• Proven ability to build and scale high-performing teams.
• Advanced proficiency in estimating software and construction business systems.
• Strong financial acumen and strategic decision-making capability.
• Exceptional communication and executive presence.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a multi-company estimating organization.
• Establish performance standards, accountability systems, and professional development pathways.
• Conduct regular performance conversations and evaluations.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, accuracy, and continuous improvement.
• Design and implement standardized estimating processes and best practices across affiliates.
• Drive consistency through templates, procedures, and scalable workflows.
• Ensure accuracy, efficiency, and repeatability in all estimating functions.
• Oversee preparation and submission of comprehensive, competitive bid proposals.
• Review cost models, risk factors, and pricing strategies.
• Collaborate with operations, field leadership, and executive management on strategic pursuits.
• Support long-term business development through informed bidding decisions.
• Lead adoption and optimization of estimating platforms (Planswift transitioning to Stack).
• Develop and integrate internal tools that improve scheduling, communication, and data flow.
• Ensure technology supports scalable growth and operational efficiency.
• Analyze historical performance data, market trends, and cost drivers.
• Generate executive-level reporting on estimating metrics and bid success rates.
• Provide strategic insights that inform pricing models and growth strategy.
• Partner with affiliate leadership, purchasing, and field teams to refine assemblies and cost assumptions.
• Conduct periodic site visits to align estimating practices with real-world execution.
• Ensure alignment between estimating, procurement, and operational delivery.
• Maintain compliance with industry standards, company policies, and contractual requirements.
• Identify and mitigate financial and operational risks during preconstruction.

Job description

Are you an experienced Chief Estimator that can lead and elevate estimating and preconstruction operations within a growing, multi-entity construction organization? This senior leadership role is ideal for a results-driven leader who combines deep technical expertise with strategic vision and a passion for building high-performing teams. The position offers the opportunity to influence company-wide estimating strategy, drive operational excellence, and support scalable growth in the residential construction sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a multi-company estimating organization
• Establish performance standards, accountability systems, and professional development pathways
• Conduct regular performance conversations and evaluations
• Foster a culture of collaboration, accuracy, and continuous improvement

Estimating Strategy & Operational Excellence

• Design and implement standardized estimating processes and best practices across affiliates
• Drive consistency through templates, procedures, and scalable workflows
• Ensure accuracy, efficiency, and repeatability in all estimating functions
• Oversee preparation and submission of comprehensive, competitive bid proposals
• Review cost models, risk factors, and pricing strategies
• Collaborate with operations, field leadership, and executive management on strategic pursuits
• Support long-term business development through informed bidding decisions

Technical Oversight & Systems Integration

• Lead adoption and optimization of estimating platforms (Planswift transitioning to Stack)
• Develop and integrate internal tools that improve scheduling, communication, and data flow
• Ensure technology supports scalable growth and operational efficiency
• Analyze historical performance data, market trends, and cost drivers
• Generate executive-level reporting on estimating metrics and bid success rates
• Provide strategic insights that inform pricing models and growth strategy

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with affiliate leadership, purchasing, and field teams to refine assemblies and cost assumptions
• Conduct periodic site visits to align estimating practices with real-world execution
• Ensure alignment between estimating, procurement, and operational delivery

Compliance & Risk Management

• Maintain compliance with industry standards, company policies, and contractual requirements
• Identify and mitigate financial and operational risks during preconstruction

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive experience in construction estimating, including leadership of estimating teams
• Deep expertise in shell construction and/or drywall estimating within residential construction
• Proven ability to build and scale high-performing teams
• Advanced proficiency in estimating software and construction business systems
• Strong financial acumen and strategic decision-making capability
• Exceptional communication and executive presence
• Process-driven mindset with a focus on operational excellence
• Bachelor’s degree preferred in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or related field

What We Offer

At Sole Construction Partners, we reward great work with competitive pay, comprehensive health benefits, and a 401(k) with company match. You’ll enjoy paid holidays, floating holidays, and three weeks of PTO to recharge. We’re committed to your growth in a specialized, in-demand niche, and you’ll be part of a team that values integrity, accountability, and celebrating wins together. A strong, supportive culture rooted in integrity, performance, and teamwork