Head of Estimating & Bid Optimization

Entertimeonline; Clovis (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Elite Team Offices is seeking a Director of Estimating to lead the estimating function across branches and markets, building a high-performing team, standardizing processes, and improving bid accuracy and productivity.

You will own the estimating process from opportunity qualification through bidding, award, and turnover to Operations, collaborating with Business Development, Operations, and Executive Leadership to drive profitable growth and customer experience.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of construction estimating or preconstruction experience.
• 5+ years of estimating leadership or management experience.
• Landscape construction experience strongly preferred.
• Experience managing multiple estimators and/or multiple geographic markets.
• Strong knowledge of commercial construction bidding.
• Experience working with general contractors, public agencies, developers, and large commercial projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead estimating leadership across branches and markets.
• Own estimating process ownership from opportunity qualification through bidding, award, and turnover to Operations.
• Oversee bid selection and Go/No-Go decisions.
• Protect margins through accurate estimating and risk assessment.
• Manage estimating capacity and bid protection.
• Provide pipeline and backlog support.
• Partner with Business Development for growth opportunities.
• Advise on estimating technology and systems.
• Coordinate pricing with vendors and subcontractors.
• Handoff estimates to Operations with clear requirements.

Skills

Estimating leadership

Management experience

Landscape construction

Multi-market leadership

Commercial bidding

Contractor relationships

Job description

Elite Team Offices is seeking a Director of Estimating to lead the estimating function across branches and markets, building a high-performing team, standardizing processes, and improving bid accuracy and productivity.

You will own the estimating process from opportunity qualification through bidding, award, and turnover to Operations, collaborating with Business Development, Operations, and Executive Leadership to drive profitable growth and customer experience.