Chief Estimator & Preconstruction Director

Imperium Global; Maryland; On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Short- and Long-Term Disability

Life Insurance

401(k) retirement plan with employer 


Tuition Reimbursement after 1 year of

Job summary

Imperium Global in Maryland is seeking a Chief Estimator/Director of Preconstruction to lead all estimating and preconstruction activities for high-value heavy civil projects. You will oversee cost projections, competitive bids, and the pursuit of negotiated and hard-bid work.

You will mentor team members, manage risk, ensure schedule integrity, and align estimating strategy with company goals, while building strong client and subcontractor relationships to win profitable work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive estimating and preconstruction experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Proven success managing estimates for large-scale vertical building projects with profitability and strategic risk reduction.
• Strong knowledge of estimating techniques, cost control systems, scheduling, and industry best practices.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and estimating software such as Autodesk Build, Primavera P6, Bluebeam, or equivalent.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the estimating and preconstruction team across multiple projects and pursuits to ensure cost-effective and risk-conscious execution.
• Mentor, train, and develop Estimators and Preconstruction Managers to strengthen technical capabilities and commercial acumen.
• Collaborate with executive leadership to align team performance with financial goals and risk management standards.
• Oversee preparation of conceptual, schematic, and detailed cost estimates for commercial, institutional, and mixed-use projects with margin optimization.
• Manage preconstruction deliverables including budgets, schedule integrity, value engineering, constructability reviews, and risk assessments.
• Ensure accuracy, transparency, and profitability of all estimates, proposals, and bid submissions.
• Lead bid reviews, subcontractor scope analysis, and final pricing strategy to maintain competitiveness and healthy margins.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Client relationship management

Communication

Cost control

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or related field

Tools

Autodesk Build

Primavera P6

Bluebeam

Job description

Imperium Global in Maryland is seeking a Chief Estimator/Director of Preconstruction to lead all estimating and preconstruction activities for high-value heavy civil projects. You will oversee cost projections, competitive bids, and the pursuit of negotiated and hard-bid work.

You will mentor team members, manage risk, ensure schedule integrity, and align estimating strategy with company goals, while building strong client and subcontractor relationships to win profitable work.