Chief Estimator - Construction

Hamilton Barnes Associates Limited; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 160,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Hamilton Barnes Associates Limited is seeking a Chief Estimator to oversee budget and estimate creation for nationwide data center projects. You will manage the estimating process across all bids and awarded work, establishing standardized procedures, methods, and training for estimating resources.

Key responsibilities include reviewing plans, identifying risks, soliciting pricing, and preparing bid materials.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED required; Bachelor's in Construction Management or Administration preferred
• 10+ years of estimating experience
• Proficiency in estimating software and MS Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint)
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills
• Ability to break down construction operations into logical sequences
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
• Willingness to travel
• Strong work ethic, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Sharp attention to detail

Responsibilities

• Review project plans/specs and coordinate scope confirmation with the team
• Identify risk issues and their scale
• Solicit subcontractor and supplier pricing
• Prepare bid instructions, bid forms, and solicitation materials
• Manage quantity survey and pricing for internal budgets
• Prepare conceptual budgets from minimal information
• Review general conditions, schedules, scopes, and site logistics
• Review and scope specialty contractor bids
• Assess constructability with operational staff
• Track construction and material cost trends
• Analyze alternate means/methods for cost efficiency
• Build strong relationships with customers, design teams, contractors, suppliers, and user groups
• Participate in industry, client, and community relations
• Support Job Kick-off Meetings and project reviews
• Price change impacts as needed

Education

Bachelor's in Construction Management

Tools

Estimating software

MS Excel

MS Word

MS Access

PowerPoint

Job description

Ready to take the next step in your career?

Join one of the fastest-growing mechanical, HVAC, and plumbing platforms in the United States, delivering end-to-end solutions for mission-critical and data center environments nationwide. The organization is expanding rapidly and offers the opportunity to work on complex hyperscale and enterprise data center projects while supporting long-term career growth.

The organization is in search of a Chief Estimator to oversee budget and estimate creation, manage the estimating process across all bid and awarded projects, and establish standardized procedures, methods, and training for estimating resources.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review project plans/specs and coordinate scope confirmation with the team


• Identify risk issues and their scale


• Solicit subcontractor and supplier pricing


• Prepare bid instructions, bid forms, and solicitation materials


• Manage quantity survey and pricing for internal budgets


• Prepare conceptual budgets from minimal information


• Review general conditions, schedules, scopes, and site logistics


• Review and scope specialty contractor bids


• Assess constructability with operational staff


• Track construction and material cost trends


• Analyze alternate means/methods for cost efficiency


• Build strong relationships with customers, design teams, contractors, suppliers, and user groups


• Participate in industry, client, and community relations


• Support Job Kick-off Meetings and project reviews


• Price change impacts as needed

Required Skills/Qualifications:

• High school diploma/GED required; Bachelor's in Construction Management or Administration preferred


• 10+ years of estimating experience


• Proficiency in estimating software and MS Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint)


• Strong mathematical and analytical skills


• Ability to break down construction operations into logical sequences


• Strong communication skills (written and verbal)


• Willingness to travel


• Strong work ethic, organizational, and interpersonal skills


• Sharp attention to detail

Physical Requirements:

• Standing, walking, sitting


• In-person and phone communication


• Use of hands/fingers for handling objects/controls


• Reaching, stooping, kneeling, bending, crouching


• Lifting up to 25 lbs

Salary:

• $160,000 - $180,000