Senior Estimator & Bid Strategy Leader

Guido Companies Inc; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Guido Companies Inc. is seeking a Chief Estimator in the United States to lead the estimating team and guide bid strategies. The role involves managing a team, developing project estimates, and coordinating with clients and design teams to ensure accurate budgets and schedules.

Successful candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree in CM/Engineering and at least 10+ years of progressive estimating experience, with strong leadership and communication skills to drive profitable outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Business Administration, or Engineering.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in estimating construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor the estimating team, reviewing and approving all bids and proposals.
• Develop strategies for each project and organize the team to execute successfully.
• Analyze project specs, identify risks, and develop bid strategies to maximize profitability.
• Develop comprehensive estimates including takeoff, material, labor, equipment, subcontractor costs, and profit margins.
• Maintain and update cost data, including historical, labor, and material rates.
• Prepare instructions to bidders and bid forms.
• Coordinate with project managers, clients, and subcontractors to clarify scope and finalize costs.

Skills

Team leadership

Bid strategy

Budgeting & cost data

Takeoff estimation

Project coordination

Client relations

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management/Engineering

Tools

Destini

Microsoft Office

Job description

Guido Companies Inc. is seeking a Chief Estimator in the United States to lead the estimating team and guide bid strategies. The role involves managing a team, developing project estimates, and coordinating with clients and design teams to ensure accurate budgets and schedules.

Successful candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree in CM/Engineering and at least 10+ years of progressive estimating experience, with strong leadership and communication skills to drive profitable outcomes.