Chief Estimator

Rosendin; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

401K

Annual bonus

PTO and holidays

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

FSA

Job summary

Rosendin seeks an experienced Chief Estimator to lead the estimating department for facility construction projects in Houston. The role requires directing budgets, staffing, and bid development while implementing corporate estimating procedures and databases.

You will assist executives and management in project selection, bid strategy, and client negotiations, ensuring accuracy of final estimate packages and supporting contract negotiations as needed.

Qualifications

• Advanced management or technical training preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in facility construction estimating and related functions.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a business-related field.

Responsibilities

• Manage and administer department functions including operating budgets, staffing, wage reviews, work assignments, performance evaluations, bid results and archives.
• Assist Executives, Business Development, and Project Management to determine bid types, strategies, and techniques.
• Review all final estimate packages for accuracy and completeness prior to formal quotation.
• Review scope/proposal letters for bid and negotiated projects.
• Participate in presentations to corporate management and clients; may close the sale.

Skills

Leadership

Financial awareness

Quality

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or business-related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Estimating software

Job description

Chief Estimator – Responsibilities

• Manage and administer department functions including operating budgets, staffing, wage reviews, work assignments, performance evaluations, bid results and archives, etc.
• Responsible for implementing and maintaining corporate estimating procedures utilizing the corporate computer estimating system and database.
• Assist Executives, Business Development, and Project Management to determine what types of projects to bid on, strategies, techniques, etc.
• Review all final estimate packages to ensure accuracy and completeness, prior to formal quotation.
• Review scope/proposal letters for bid and negotiated projects.
• Participate in presentations to corporate management and clients. May be responsible for closing the sale.
• Provide technical assistance in negotiating contracts, change orders, etc. as required.
• May assist in the preparation of studies, materials and methods, recommendations, and cost estimates as required.

Requirements

• Advanced management or technical training preferred.
• Organizational, supervisory, and decision‑making/problem‑solving skills essential.
• Proficient in using a computer and Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.).
• Familiar with modern computer estimating systems.
• Ability to prioritize, manage multiple tasks, and change priorities as necessary.
• Ability to work under time pressure, continual deadlines and adapt to changing requirements with a positive attitude.
• Effective oral and written communication skills as required for the position.
• Self‑motivated and can work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to interact effectively and professionally with all levels of employees, vendors, clients, and others.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a business‑related field.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in similar facility construction estimating and related functions plus a thorough knowledge of corporate objectives impacting estimating, estimating strategies and techniques, and construction contracts required.
• Can be a combination of education and technical/field training such as Engineering, Estimating experience.

Competencies

• Leadership
• Financial Awareness
• Quality

Travel

Up to 10% or as required.

Working Conditions

• General work environment – sitting for long periods, standing, walking, typing, carrying, pushing, bending. Work is conducted primarily indoors with varying environmental conditions such as fluorescent lighting and air conditioning.
• Noise level is usually low to medium; it can be loud on the jobsite.
• We fully comply with the ADA and applicable state law, including considering reasonable accommodation measures that may enable qualified disabled applicants and employees to perform essential functions.
• Occasional lifting of up to 30 lbs.

Benefits

• ESOP – Employee Stock Ownership
• 401K
• Annual bonus program based upon performance, profitability, and achievement
• 17 PTO days per year plus 10 paid holidays
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Term Life, AD&D Insurance, and Voluntary Life Insurance
• Disability Income Protection Insurance
• Pre‑tax Flexible Spending Plans (Health and Dependent Care)
• Charitable Giving Match with our Rosendin Foundation

Rosendin is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are considered regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, pregnancy, age (over 40), or any other categories protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.