Chief Estimator

Engtal; Massachusetts; Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

401(k) with Company Match

12 Paid Holidays

Job summary

Engtal partners with a premier General Contractor in New England to recruit a Chief Estimator for a growing preconstruction team. This role blends executive visibility with hands‑on leadership, guiding pursuit strategy and mentoring staff across complex projects over $100M in value in the Northeast.

The ideal candidate brings 15+ years in construction estimating, prior roles as Chief/Lead/Director of Estimating, and a track record on large commercial, institutional, infrastructure, energy, or

Qualifications

• 15+ years of construction estimating experience.
• Experience with Chief Estimator / Lead Estimator / Director of Estimating roles.
• Experience on large commercial, institutional, infrastructure, energy, healthcare, or public-sector projects.
• Strong leadership and team development capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Leading complex conceptual and hard‑bid estimates
• Managing and mentoring a team of estimators and discipline specialists
• Developing estimating strategy and bid pursuit plans
• Collaborating with operations, project management, and executive leadership
• Supporting business development and client relationship efforts
• Driving continuous improvement across preconstruction processes

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

We are currently partnered with one of New England's premier General Contractors in their search for a Chief Estimator to join a rapidly growing preconstruction team.

This is a rare opportunity to join a highly respected builder with a century-long reputation for delivering some of the region's most complex and recognizable projects. The firm continues to experience significant growth driven by recent project awards across public, infrastructure, energy, higher education, healthcare, and mission‑critical sectors.

The Chief Estimator will serve as one of the senior leaders within the estimating organization, working directly with executive leadership to shape pursuit strategy, oversee major estimates, mentor staff, and support the company's continued expansion throughout the Northeast.

Many of the projects exceed $100M in value and involve highly technical construction scopes, complex phasing, and sophisticated building systems.

The Opportunity

This role offers a unique blend of executive visibility and hands‑on leadership. The successful candidate will help lead preconstruction efforts while influencing strategic decisions regarding project pursuits, staffing, subcontractor relationships, and long‑term growth initiatives.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading complex conceptual and hard‑bid estimates
• Managing and mentoring a team of estimators and discipline specialists
• Developing estimating strategy and bid pursuit plans
• Collaborating with operations, project management, and executive leadership
• Supporting business development and client relationship efforts
• Driving continuous improvement across preconstruction processes

Ideal Background

• 15+ years of construction estimating experience
• Previous experience as a Chief Estimator, Lead Estimator, Director of Estimating, or Senior Estimator ready for the next step
• Experience with large commercial, institutional, infrastructure, energy, healthcare, or public‑sector projects
• Strong leadership and team development capabilities
• Proven ability to manage large, complex estimates and pursuit strategies
• Bachelor's degree preferred
• Annual Discretionary Bonus
• Hybrid Work Schedule (2 Remote Days Per Week)
• 401(k) with Company Match
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Long-Term Career Growth with an Industry Leader

Why This Role Stands Out

Few opportunities offer the combination of project complexity, organizational stability, growth trajectory, and leadership influence available here. This position places you at the center of some of the most impactful construction projects in New England while providing a clear path to further executive leadership opportunities.