Chief Estimator: Lead High-Impact Estimating Team

Placed; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Placed is partnering with a well-established GC in Columbus, OH, to identify a Chief Estimator who can lead the estimating department and work directly with executive leadership to drive structured, high-performance bidding across Commercial, Healthcare, and Mixed-Use projects over $20M.

The role demands 15-20+ years of bid experience, a track record of strategic leadership, and the ability to balance technical accuracy with schedule discipline.

Qualifications

• 15-20+ years' experience bidding Commercial, Healthcare, and/or Mixed-Use projects $20M+.
• Experience as Chief Estimator or Lead/Director of Estimating.

Responsibilities

• Lead the estimating department and work directly with executive leadership to create a structured, high-performing estimating team.

Job description

Placed is partnering with a well-established GC in Columbus, OH, to identify a Chief Estimator who can lead the estimating department and work directly with executive leadership to drive structured, high-performance bidding across Commercial, Healthcare, and Mixed-Use projects over $20M.

The role demands 15-20+ years of bid experience, a track record of strategic leadership, and the ability to balance technical accuracy with schedule discipline.