Lead Estimator & Project Lead — General Contractor, Flexible

Energy Jobline ZR; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental benefits

Paid holidays and paid vacation

Room to grow

Job summary

KRB Development, LLC in Peoria, AZ is seeking an Estimator / Project Lead to own projects from first handshake to final walkthrough. You will meet clients, build estimates and proposals, close deals, and guide jobs through completion. You’ll shape the role as we grow with the team.

The position offers a base salary of $85,000–$110,000 and a monthly performance bonus, plus a family-owned culture and room to expand the role.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years estimating experience with a general contractor.
• Certified Professional Estimator (CPE) is preferred.
• Ability to estimate and project manage jobs.
• Ability to forecast building costs and knowledge of estimation formulas.
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills.
• Software estimating experience incl. Timberline, HCSS HeavyBid, Planswift, JobTread.
• Excellent research, writing, and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Meet with prospective clients, walk sites, and build relationships.
• Prepare accurate estimates, takeoffs, and proposals.
• Sell work by presenting proposals and closing contracts.
• Manage projects from start to finish: scope, schedule, subs, budget, updates.
• Coordinate daily with Office Manager and field team.
• Help develop systems and processes for the role.

Skills

Estimating experience

Sales skills

Communication

Leadership

Team player

Self-motivation

Education

Certified Professional Estimator (CPE)

Tools

Timberline

HCSS HeavyBid

Planswift

JobTread

Job description

KRB Development, LLC in Peoria, AZ is seeking an Estimator / Project Lead to own projects from first handshake to final walkthrough. You will meet clients, build estimates and proposals, close deals, and guide jobs through completion. You’ll shape the role as we grow with the team.

The position offers a base salary of $85,000–$110,000 and a monthly performance bonus, plus a family-owned culture and room to expand the role.