Chief Estimator: Civil Site Development & Utilities Lead

CCL Global; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle/ vehicle allowance

Career progression

Leadership role in stable organization

Job summary

CCL Global seeks a Chief Estimator to lead the estimating department for site development and civil infrastructure projects in the Phoenix area. The role requires 8+ years of estimating experience with emphasis on grading, earthwork, utilities, and underground wet utilities.

The Chief Estimator will mentor junior staff, establish best practices, and drive accurate, competitive bids while coordinating with operations and project teams.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of estimating experience in civil construction.
• Site development experience including grading and earthwork.
• Underground wet utilities including water line, storm drainage, and sanitary sewer.
• Lead estimating teams, mentor junior estimators, manage multiple pursuits.
• Proven ability delivering accurate, competitive estimates for heavy civil projects.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing all preconstruction and estimating activities.
• Developing accurate and competitive bids.
• Reviewing plans and specifications in relation to site development and utilities.
• Training and managing a team of estimators and takeoff technicians.
• Managing quantity takeoffs.
• Evaluating subcontractor and vendor pricing, while collaborating with operations.
• Lead strategic bid reviews, identify project risks and value engineering opportunities.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Bid development

Civil estimating

Preconstruction planning

Tools

HCSS HeavyBid

Job description

CCL Global seeks a Chief Estimator to lead the estimating department for site development and civil infrastructure projects in the Phoenix area. The role requires 8+ years of estimating experience with emphasis on grading, earthwork, utilities, and underground wet utilities.

The Chief Estimator will mentor junior staff, establish best practices, and drive accurate, competitive bids while coordinating with operations and project teams.