Chief Estimator

Auld & White Constructors; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Career advancement

On-going training

Team of experts

Job summary

Auld & White Constructors in Jacksonville, FL, is seeking a Chief Estimator to lead the estimating and bidding process for commercial projects. This hands-on leadership role combines directing the Estimating Team with personally preparing key estimates.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering, 10–15 years of commercial construction experience, and 5+ years in estimating with leadership responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field.
• 10–15 years of relevant Commercial construction experience.
• 5+ years of Commercial estimating experience, including leading others.
• Ability to work at our headquarters location in Jacksonville, FL - this is not a remote position.
• Working knowledge of construction methods, systems, and installations.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities, with a keen eye for detail.
• Highly motivated with strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the estimating process, ensuring accurate, competitive proposals through effective team leadership, risk analysis, cost forecasting, and collaboration across departments.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with Owners, Clients, Designers, Subcontractors, and Suppliers, reflecting the Company's core values.
• Collaborate with the Preconstruction Team on negotiated opportunities and conceptual estimates.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop the estimating team, identifying high-potential employees for future leadership roles.
• Manage labor cost analysis for self-performed work, updating production rates based on historical and market data.
• Oversee subcontractor solicitation, bid coverage, and use of the company's Bid-Room system to ensure effective communication and participation goals are met.
• Evaluate opportunities for self-perform work and strategic sequencing to maximize competitiveness, and assist in developing bid day strategies.
• Stay current with estimating and bid solicitation software, providing training and recommending updates as needed.
• Serve as lead estimator on projects when necessary based on workload or project complexity.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field

Job description

Are you ready to take your estimating career to the next level? As our Chief Estimator , you'll be at the forefront of exciting growth, leading a skilled team in delivering competitive, high-quality estimates for a diverse range of commercial projects. Join a company that believes in teamwork, quality, and building strong futures.

Why Join Auld & White Constructors?

• We've got deep local roots - proudly serving Northeast Florida for over 38 years
• Great earning potential and competitive benefits
• On-going training and opportunities for career advancement
• A close-knit, knowledgeable and supportive team of experts
• We're consistently ranked one of Jacksonville's best places to work

Position Summary

As an Chief Estimator with Auld & White, you'll work in our office to lead our estimating and bidding process for our construction projects. This is a hands-on Chief Estimator role, with significant time dedicated to both leading the Estimating Team and personally completing estimates.

Position Description

• Lead and oversee the estimating process, ensuring accurate, competitive proposals through effective team leadership, risk analysis, cost forecasting, and collaboration across departments.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with Owners, Clients, Designers, Subcontractors, and Suppliers, reflecting the Company's core values.
• Collaborate with the Preconstruction Team on negotiated opportunities and conceptual estimates.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop the estimating team, identifying high-potential employees for future leadership roles.
• Manage labor cost analysis for self-performed work, updating production rates based on historical and market data.
• Oversee subcontractor solicitation, bid coverage, and use of the company's Bid-Room system to ensure effective communication and participation goals are met.
• Evaluate opportunities for self-perform work and strategic sequencing to maximize competitiveness, and assist in developing bid day strategies.
• Stay current with estimating and bid solicitation software, providing training and recommending updates as needed.
• Serve as lead estimator on projects when necessary based on workload or project complexity.

Position Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field
• 10 - 15 years relevant Commercial construction experience
• 5+ years of Commercial estimating experience, including leading others
• Ability to work at our headquarters location in Jacksonville, FL - this is not a remote position
• Working knowledge of construction methods, systems, and installations
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities, with a keen eye for detail.
• Highly motivated with strong organizational skills.

Auld & White Constructors is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Auld & White 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.