🚀 Chief Estimator in Jacksonville

Overview

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Job Description

Are you ready to take your estimating career to the next level? As our Chief Estimator , you'll be at the forefront of exciting growth, leading a skilled team in delivering competitive, high-quality estimates for a diverse range of commercial projects. Join a company that believes in teamwork, quality, and building strong futures.

Why Join Auld & White Constructors?

• We\'ve got deep local roots - proudly serving Northeast Florida for over 38 years
• Great earning potential and competitive benefits
• On-going training and opportunities for career advancement
• A close-knit, knowledgeable and supportive team of experts
• We\'re consistently ranked one of Jacksonville\'s best places to work

Position Summary

As an Chief Estimator with Auld & White, you\'ll work in our office to lead our estimating and bidding process for our construction projects. This is a hands-on Chief Estimator role, with significant time dedicated to both leading the Estimating Team and personally completing estimates.

Position Description

• Lead and oversee the estimating process, ensuring accurate, competitive proposals through effective team leadership, risk analysis, cost forecasting, and collaboration across departments.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with Owners, Clients, Designers, Subcontractors, and Suppliers, reflecting the Company\'s core values.
• Collaborate with the Preconstruction Team on negotiated opportunities and conceptual estimates.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop the estimating team, identifying high-potential employees for future leadership roles.
• Manage labor cost analysis for self-performed work, updating production rates based on historical and market data.
• Oversee subcontractor solicitation, bid coverage, and use of the company\'s Bid-Room system to ensure effective communication and participation goals are met.
• Evaluate opportunities for self-perform work and strategic sequencing to maximize competitiveness, and assist in developing bid day strategies.
• Stay current with estimating and bid solicitation software, providing training and recommending updates as needed.
• Serve as lead estimator on projects when necessary based on workload or project complexity.

Position Requirements

• Bachelor\'s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field
• 10 - 15 years relevant Commercial construction experience
• 5+ years of Commercial estimating experience, including leading others
• Ability to work at our headquarters location in Jacksonville, FL - this is not a remote position
• Working knowledge of construction methods, systems, and installations
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities, with a keen eye for detail.
• Highly motivated with strong organizational skills.

Auld & White Constructors is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Auld & White does not discriminate on the basis of , , , , , sexual , , non-disqualifying physical or mental , , veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law.

All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

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