Strategy-Driven Chief Estimator & Preconstruction Lead

American Construction Corporation; Peabody (MA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

American Construction Corporation (AMCON) seeks a Chief Estimator to lead its estimating and preconstruction functions, aligning pricing with project goals and market conditions. You will mentor staff, set standards, and partner with Operations, Business Development, and leadership to position pursuits for success.

The ideal candidate brings 10+ years of commercial construction estimating, 5+ years of leadership, and a proven ability to drive strategic growth, risk management, and client

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 with negotiated work, conceptual estimating, budgeting, preconstruction services.
• Proven ability to lead large and complex commercial pursuits.
• Strong understanding of means, methods, scheduling, procurement, and delivery.
• Experience leading teams and developing estimating talent.
• Excellent communication, presentation, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Proficiency with estimating software, PM platforms, and construction technology tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all estimating and preconstruction activities across the organization.
• Establish estimating standards, procedures, tools, and best practices.
• Manage estimating department staffing, workload, resource allocation, and recruiting.
• Lead the pursuit strategy for major and complex projects.
• Review and approve conceptual budgets, GMPs, negotiated proposals, and final estimates.
• Collaborate with Operations leadership to develop project execution strategies.
• Support business development efforts, client presentations, interviews, and proposal development.
• Develop and maintain relationships with clients, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Oversee value engineering, constructability reviews, risk assessments, and logistics planning.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and professional development for Estimators and Senior Estimators.
• Monitor market trends, labor conditions, material pricing, and subcontractor capacity.
• Drive continuous improvement in estimating technology, systems, and processes.
• Participate in strategic planning and contribute to company growth initiatives.

Skills

Estimating leadership

Team leadership

Budgeting

Negotiated work

Conceptual estimating

Preconstruction

Communication skills

Construction tech tools

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Estimating software

Project management tools

Construction tech

Job description

American Construction Corporation (AMCON) seeks a Chief Estimator to lead its estimating and preconstruction functions, aligning pricing with project goals and market conditions. You will mentor staff, set standards, and partner with Operations, Business Development, and leadership to position pursuits for success.

The ideal candidate brings 10+ years of commercial construction estimating, 5+ years of leadership, and a proven ability to drive strategic growth, risk management, and client