Chief Estimator

Hercules Fence, LLC; Jessup (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Hercules Fence, LLC in Jessup, Maryland, is seeking a construction leader to oversee estimating and preconstruction activities. This high-impact position will report to the Vice President and collaborate with the President/CEO to lead a team of over 10 estimators and sales professionals.

The ideal candidate will have proven experience in construction estimating and project management, strong leadership skills, and the ability to drive company growth initiatives. This role offers significant responsibilities in shaping bidding strategies and enhancing estimating accuracy.

Join a respected industry leader where your leadership directly impacts the organization.

Qualifications

• Proven construction estimating, preconstruction, project management, or operations experience.
• Strong leadership and team-building skills.
• Ability to manage multiple opportunities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of 10+ estimating and sales professionals.
• Oversee high-volume bidding and preconstruction activities.
• Review plans, specifications, takeoffs, and pricing strategies.

Skills

Construction estimating

Project management

Leadership

Team-building

Communication

Job description

Hercules Fence and Hercules High Security are seeking an experienced construction leader to oversee estimating and preconstruction for one of the Mid-Atlantic's most respected specialty contractors. This is a high-impact leadership role reporting to the Vice President and working closely with the President/CEO. The successful candidate will lead a team of 10+ estimators and sales professionals while driving bidding strategy, estimating accuracy, team development, and growth across the organization.

For more than 65 years, Hercules Fence has built a reputation for delivering exceptional results through responsiveness, reliability, and outstanding customer service. As a proud self-performing contractor, Hercules and its specialty divisions—Hercules High Security and Hercules Custom Iron—provide customers with one of the broadest and most diverse portfolios of products and services in the industry.

Our customers include leading general contractors, government agencies, property managers, institutions, and commercial clients. Projects range from schools, highways, parks, playgrounds, athletic facilities, and multifamily developments to perimeter security systems, active and passive vehicle barriers, gate operator systems, custom fabrication, and some of the most secure and recognizable facilities in the country.

What You'll Do

• Lead and develop a team of 10+ estimating and sales professionals.
• Oversee high-volume bidding and preconstruction activities.
• Review plans, specifications, takeoffs, and pricing strategies.
• Build relationships with general contractors, owners, government agencies, vendors, and industry partners.
• Drive estimating accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Help shape company growth initiatives and market strategy.

What We're Looking For

• Proven construction estimating, preconstruction, project management, or operations experience.
• Strong leadership and team-building skills.
• Ability to manage multiple opportunities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
• A driven, entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for winning work.

Why Hercules?

• Industry leader in fencing, perimeter security, and specialty construction.
• Proud self-performing contractor with strong field execution capabilities.
• Broad and diverse portfolio of products, services, and markets.
• In-house fabrication capabilities through Hercules Custom Iron.
• Exceptional reputation and long-standing customer relationships.
• Robust pipeline of bidding opportunities and significant growth potential.
• Direct interaction with executive leadership and the opportunity to make an immediate impact.

Compensation

Join a company where your leadership matters, your ideas are valued, and your impact will be felt immediately.

Hercules is an Equal Opportunity Employer as to all protected groups, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.