Chief Estimator / Pre Construction Manager- Retaining Walls

Jobot; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare Benefits

Bonus

Stock Options

ESOP

Job summary

A leading construction firm based in Fort Worth, Texas, is seeking a Chief Estimator to lead a high-performing estimating team. The ideal candidate will have experience estimating retaining walls and concrete structures, along with strong leadership skills in a fast-paced environment. You will oversee estimating activities for high-profile projects and collaborate with various stakeholders to ensure competitiveness and profitability. This position includes competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, fostering professional growth in a specialized niche of the construction industry.

Qualifications

• Experience estimating retaining walls, concrete structures, or similar scopes.
• Strong preconstruction or estimating leadership experience.
• Ability to read and interpret full plan sets.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and team leadership skills.
• Ability to manage high-volume bids under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all estimating activities for retaining wall projects.
• Work with construction plans to estimate wall structures.
• Interpret architectural and engineering plans for estimates.
• Train, mentor, and assign tasks to estimators.
• Review and approve estimates for accuracy and profitability.
• Collaborate with sales and project managers for bid issues.

Skills

Estimating retaining walls

Preconstruction leadership

Plan interpretation (Arch/Struct/Civil/MEP)

Organizational skills

Team leadership skills

Deadline management

Job description

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Salary $135,000 - $165,000 per year

A Bit About Us

We are a specialized construction division focused exclusively on retaining wall solutions, including concrete and MSE systems. Operating as a trusted subcontractor, we deliver precision, quality, and efficiency on large-scale projects. With a reputation for rapid growth and high-volume bidding, our team combines technical expertise with innovative approaches to meet the demands of complex site challenges.

If you are a Chief Estimator with Preconstruction expertise and are looking to join a great team for the long-term, please read on.

Why join us?

Opportunity to lead a talented team and shape the future of our estimating department.

Work on high-profile projects with a company recognized for quality and innovation.

Competitive Compensation And Benefits Package.

• Total Compensation +200K
• Healthcare Benefits
• Bonus
• Stock Options
• ESOP

Job Details

We are seeking a Chief Estimator to lead a high‑performing estimating team specializing in retaining wall solutions. This subcontracting division handles high bid volume across single‑family, multi‑family, commercial, and select municipal projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all estimating activities for retaining wall projects, including concrete and MSE wall systems.
• Work directly with construction plans to design and estimate stone, block, and engineered retaining wall structures.
• Interpret Architectural, Structural, Civil, and MEP plans to produce accurate estimates.
• Train, mentor, and assign workload to Estimators while tracking progress and performance.
• Coordinate engineering requests and monitor progress through completion.
• Review and approve estimates for accuracy, competitiveness, and profitability.
• Collaborate with Sales to identify bid issues, clarify scope with General Contractors, and make corrections as needed.
• Partner with project managers and clients to resolve technical questions and support project planning.
• Implement best practices to streamline the bidding process and support ongoing division growth.

Qualifications

• Experience estimating retaining walls, concrete structures, MSE systems, or similar scopes.
• Strong preconstruction or estimating leadership experience.
• Ability to read and interpret full plan sets (Arch/Struct/Civil/MEP).
• Excellent organizational, communication, and team‑leadership skills.
• Ability to manage high‑volume bids under tight deadlines.

Why Join Us

This role offers the opportunity to guide a rapidly growing division, shape processes, and lead a talented team within a specialized and high‑demand niche of the construction industry.

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