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Chief Estimator (Commercial / Industrial Construction)

iLocatum

Torrington (CT)

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USD 100,000 - 120,000

Full time

2 days ago
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Job summary

A leading construction firm seeks a Chief Estimator to lead their estimating team in Torrington, CT. Candidates should ensure quality in bids and coordinate department workload efficiently. The role requires substantial experience in commercial estimating and proficiency in relevant tools.

Benefits

401(k) with company match
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Company-paid life and long-term disability insurance
Paid holidays and earned time off

Qualifications

  • 10–15 years of estimating experience with a commercial or industrial general contractor.
  • Strong proficiency in hard bid, CM, and design-build estimating methods.

Responsibilities

  • Manage the estimating department's delivery of hard bids and proposals.
  • Hire, evaluate, and train estimating staff; support career development.
  • Oversee estimating database and historical cost records.

Skills

Estimating
Leadership
Communication

Tools

Suretrack
Excel
Timberline

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Location: Torrington, CT

If you're ready to build your career with a company committed to hiring top-tier talent, we’re ready to speak with you!

We’re seeking an experienced Chief Estimator to lead a high-performing estimating team within our Building Group. This role is based in Torrington, CT and plays a critical part in driving success across preconstruction efforts.

Must-Have

  • 10–15 years of estimating experience with a commercial or industrial general contractor

Strongly Preferred

  • Strong proficiency in hard bid, CM, and design-build estimating methods
  • Experience with Suretrack, Excel, and Timberline

About the Company

Recognized as one of Connecticut’s largest privately held construction firms, and ranked among the nation’s Top 400 Contractors and Top 100 Green Building Contractors, this fourth-generation, family-owned company has been delivering quality construction services since the 1920's. In 2024, it was also named one of the region’s Top Workplaces, reflecting its commitment to excellence, innovation, and employee satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage the estimating department's delivery of hard bids, CM estimates, and design-build proposals
  • Coordinate department workload and maintain a weekly bid calendar
  • Hire, evaluate, and train estimating staff; support career development and growth
  • Oversee estimating database and historical cost records
  • Lead the project buyout process following successful bids
  • Review all detailed estimates, general conditions, and project schedules
  • Ensure completeness of scope and address any bid-day issues or gaps
  • Identify project risks and adjust pricing strategies accordingly

Bid Management

  • Evaluate subcontractor and supplier invite lists
  • Provide final input and leadership during bid-day decisions

Project Familiarity & Quality Control

  • Review all project documents and Division 1 requirements
  • Ensure quality standards are reflected in both self-performed and subcontracted work

Post-Bid Evaluation

  • Analyze performance of awarded projects to identify successes and areas for improvement
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with subcontractors and vendors
  • Maintain awareness of partner strengths, weaknesses, and market conditions

Additional Responsibilities

  • Represent the company in client-facing presentations and marketing events
  • Collaborate with other departments including project management, field operations, and accounting
  • Support business development through identification of new project opportunities
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Company-paid life and long-term disability insurance
  • Paid holidays and earned time off

This employer participates in E-Verify and is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and second chance employment.

Seniority level
  • Seniority level
    Mid-Senior level
Employment type
  • Employment type
    Full-time
Job function
  • Job function
    Project Management
  • Industries
    Construction

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