Chief Estimator: Lead Estimating & Preconstruction

Framework - Construction Recruiting; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 235,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PTO

401(k) with company match

Medical, dental, and vision

Job summary

Framework - Construction Recruiting partners with a Northeast commercial general contractor to hire a Chief Estimator to lead estimating and preconstruction. This senior leadership role will run the estimating department, shape strategy for major pursuits, and advise project teams and executive leadership on risk and opportunity.

The position requires 10+ years in commercial estimating and 5+ years in leading an estimating group, with deep experience in negotiated work, GMPs, and full

Qualifications

• 10+ years in commercial construction estimating.
• 5+ years leading an estimating group and developing talent.
• Experience with negotiated work, conceptual estimating, budgeting, and preconstruction.
• Experience across delivery methods: stipulated sum, GMP, and cost plus.
• History of leading large, complex pursuits and winning them.
• Strong knowledge of means and methods, scheduling, procurement, and project delivery.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• Proficient with estimating software and project management platforms.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Engineering preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own estimating and preconstruction from concept budgets to final pricing.
• Set pursuit strategy on major projects and lead the ones that matter.
• Sign off on budgets, GMPs, negotiated proposals, and bids.
• Run the department: staffing, workload, and recruiting.
• Coach and develop estimators and build a bench for promotion.
• Define standards and tools the department uses and continuously improve them.
• Work with Operations on strategy, constructability, value engineering, logistics, and risk.
• Support Business Development in client presentations and proposals.
• Maintain strong relationships with owners, architects, engineers, subcontractors.
• Track labor and material costs and market trends to reflect pricing reality.
• Ensure smooth handover from preconstruction to Operations.
• Contribute to strategic planning and growth targets.

Skills

Estimating experience

Team leadership

Negotiated work

Means & methods

Communication skills

Estimating software

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction/Engineering

Tools

Estimating software

Project management tools

Construction technology

Job description

Framework - Construction Recruiting partners with a Northeast commercial general contractor to hire a Chief Estimator to lead estimating and preconstruction. This senior leadership role will run the estimating department, shape strategy for major pursuits, and advise project teams and executive leadership on risk and opportunity.

The position requires 10+ years in commercial estimating and 5+ years in leading an estimating group, with deep experience in negotiated work, GMPs, and full