Chief Estimator - Civil Construction

Job Description

Job Description

Job Specification – Chief Estimator

Overview A leading civil construction company is seeking a Chief Estimator to oversee the estimating department for large-scale infrastructure projects. This position offers the opportunity to combine hands-on technical expertise with team leadership, supporting the delivery of accurate, competitive bids that drive continued growth. The company has a strong track record of success, significant recent expansion, and a collaborative, employee-focused culture.

The Role The Chief Estimator will manage the full estimating function, ensuring precision, efficiency, and competitiveness across multiple concurrent pursuits. Reporting to pre-construction leadership, this role will serve as a key link between estimating, project management, and operations. Success will be defined by delivering winning bids, mentoring a strong team of estimators, and ensuring seamless handoff into construction execution.

Responsibilities

• Lead estimating operations across multiple bids and pursuits simultaneously.

• Oversee and review project takeoffs, material pricing, and final bid proposals.

• Ensure estimates are accurate, competitive, and submitted on time.

• Mentor and develop Senior Estimators, Estimators, and junior staff, providing training and leadership.

• Collaborate with pre-construction and project management teams to ensure smooth transition from estimating to project execution.
  

• Drive consistency, efficiency, and continuous improvement in estimating processes.

Requirements

• 5–10 years of civil estimating experience with proven leadership responsibilities.

• Strong technical knowledge of earthwork, grading, wet utilities, and mass excavation.

• Experience across both public and private sector projects.

• Advanced proficiency in AGTEK, Heavy Bid, HCSS, and On-Screen Takeoff.

• Demonstrated ability to manage, mentor, and grow high-performing teams.

Salary $150,000 – $180,000+ DOE, plus performance-based bonuses.

Location Mesa, AZ, In Office

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a 100% Employee-Owned company with significant growth and stability.
• Opportunity to work on high-profile private and public infrastructure projects.
• Competitive pay, bonuses, and benefits package.
• Collaborative, fun culture with no micromanagement.
• Strong career growth opportunities through internal promotion

Benefits

• Employee-ownership model with long-term wealth-building potential.

• Competitive compensation and quarterly bonus program.

• Full health benefits package and 401k with company match.

• Company vehicle/allowance, phone, and laptop provided.

• Supportive, growth-oriented culture with emphasis on work-life balance.