Chief Estimator GC

Location: Charlotte NC
Salary: $140000$180000 Base Bonus

We are partnering with an established general contractor in Charlotte seeking an experienced Chief Estimator to lead its estimating efforts across a diverse portfolio of ground-up commercial construction projects. This is a key leadership position for an estimator who is comfortable managing competitive hard bids as well as negotiated work across multiple project types.

• Lead the estimating and preconstruction process from initial bid through final proposal

• Prepare and manage competitive hard bids conceptual estimates budgets and detailed cost estimates

• Estimate projects across retail commercial multifamily and other ground-up construction sectors

• Review drawings specifications scopes and bid documents for accuracy and completeness

• Develop subcontractor bid lists and manage subcontractor/vendor outreach

• Perform bid leveling scope analysis quantity takeoffs and pricing reviews

• Identify project risks value-engineering opportunities and potential cost savings

• Work closely with project executives project managers field teams and company leadership

• Maintain strong relationships with subcontractors and vendors throughout the Charlotte market

• Help establish and improve estimating processes procedures and best practices

• Significant estimating experience with a commercial general contractor over 5 years.

• Strong experience with hard-bid construction projects

• Experience estimating ground-up retail commercial multifamily or similar projects

• Thorough understanding of construction costs scopes drawings and specifications

• Strong subcontractor relationships and knowledge of the local construction market

• Excellent organizational analytical communication and leadership skills

• Ability to manage multiple estimates and deadlines simultaneously

• $140000$180000 base salary

• Annual bonus opportunity

• Health insurance

• Dental insurance

• Vision insurance

• 401(k) with company match

• Paid time off

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced estimator looking to step into a Chief Estimator leadership role with a growing contractor and oversee a diverse pipeline of commercial construction projects throughout the Charlotte market.