Strategic Chief Estimator – Lead Winning Preconstruction

MP RPO; Peabody (MA); On-site; USD 190,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Robust health insurance with 80% of i.

Competitive salary with performance‑dr

Bonus opportunities

Job summary

MP RPO is seeking a Chief Estimator in commercial construction with a track record of leading estimating and preconstruction teams to win complex projects. You will guide strategy, mentor talent, and shape growth from concept to handoff to operations.

You'll oversee estimating standards, staffing, and pursuit strategies while building client and subcontractor relationships, driving innovation, and aligning with executive leadership to position opportunities for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years of commercial construction estimating experience.
• 5+ years of estimating leadership or management experience.
• Experience leading negotiated work, conceptual estimating, budgeting, and preconstruction services.
• Proven record of managing large, complex commercial pursuits.
• Strong understanding of construction methods, scheduling, procurement, project delivery, and risk management.
• Experience mentoring high-performing estimating teams.
• Excellent communication, presentation, negotiation, and client relationships.
• Proficiency with estimating software and construction tech.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all estimating and preconstruction activities.
• Develop estimating standards, best practices, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Manage department staffing, workload, recruiting, and team development.
• Lead pursuit strategies for complex commercial construction projects.
• Review conceptual budgets, GMPs, negotiated proposals, and final estimates.
• Partner closely with Operations, Business Development, and Executive Leadership to develop winning project strategies.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Oversee value engineering, constructability reviews, risk assessments, and logistics planning.
• Mentor and develop Estimators and Senior Estimators while fostering a high-performing, collaborative culture.
• Monitor market trends, labor availability, material pricing, and subcontractor capacity.
• Champion innovation by improving estimating technology, systems, and processes.
• Contribute to strategic planning and long-term company growth.

Skills

Estimating leadership

Mentoring

Client relationships

Negotiation

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Estimating software

Project management platforms

Construction technology

Job description

MP RPO is seeking a Chief Estimator in commercial construction with a track record of leading estimating and preconstruction teams to win complex projects. You will guide strategy, mentor talent, and shape growth from concept to handoff to operations.

You'll oversee estimating standards, staffing, and pursuit strategies while building client and subcontractor relationships, driving innovation, and aligning with executive leadership to position opportunities for success.