Chief Estimator

Rosendin; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

401K

Annual bonus

17 PTO days + 10 holidays

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Life Insurance & AD&D

Disability Insurance

Pre‑tax Flexible Spending Plans

Charitable Giving Match

Job summary

Rosendin is seeking a Chief Estimator to lead the division's estimating program in a fast‑paced construction environment in Texas. The role directs estimating procedures, bids, and client presentations while coordinating with executives, project teams and management to meet corporate objectives.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 10+ years of facility construction estimating experience, with strong proficiency in estimating systems, MS Office, and leadership

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a business‑related field.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in facility construction estimating and related functions.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and supervise the division's estimating program.
• Manage budgets, staffing, wage reviews, work assignments and bid archives.
• Assist executives and project teams in determining bid opportunities and strategies.
• Review final estimate packages for accuracy before quotation.
• Review scope letters for bid and negotiated projects.
• Present to management and clients; may close sales.
• Provide technical assistance in negotiating contracts and change orders.
• Support studies, materials and cost estimates as required.
• Other duties aligned with the business unit requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Financial awareness

Quality

MS Office

Estimating software

Communication

Education

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

Tools

Estimating software

Job description

Chief Estimator

The Chief Estimator is responsible for planning, coordinating, and supervising the division's estimating program, providing technical and administrative direction to ensure corporate objectives are met.

Responsibilities

• Manage and administer department functions including operating budgets, staffing, wage reviews, work assignments, performance evaluations, bid results and archives.
• Implement and maintain corporate estimating procedures utilizing the corporate computer estimating system and database.
• Assist Executives, Business Development, and Project Management in determining which projects to bid on, along with 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 be responsible for closing the sale.
• Provide technical assistance in negotiating contracts, change orders, etc., as required.
• Assist in the preparation of studies, materials, methods, recommendations, and cost estimates as required.
• Other duties may be assigned based on the position role within the business unit.

What you’ll need to be successful

• 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.
• 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.

Competencies

• Leadership
• Financial Awareness
• Quality

What you bring to us

• 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, with a thorough knowledge of corporate objectives impacting estimating, estimating strategies and techniques, and construction contracts.
• Combination of education and technical/field training such as Engineering or Estimating experience.

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 job site.
• 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 the 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.