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
Working knowledge of construction methods, systems, and installations
Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
Responsibilities
Lead and oversee the estimating process to ensure accurate proposals.
Build and maintain relationships with Owners, Clients, and Suppliers.
Collaborate with Preconstruction Team on negotiated opportunities.
Supervise and mentor the estimating team, fostering future leaders.
Manage labor cost analysis for self-performed work and update production rates.
Oversee subcontractor solicitations and effective bid communication.
Evaluate self-perform work opportunities and assist in bid strategies.
Benefits
Deep local roots in Northeast Florida for over 38 years.
Great earning potential and competitive benefits.
Ongoing training and opportunities for career advancement.
A supportive, knowledgeable team of experts.
Consistently ranked as one of Jacksonville's best places to work.
Full Job Description
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.
