Chief Estimator

For more than 30 years, we have built a reputation as a trusted construction partner, delivering exceptional projects and lasting relationships throughout the West Coast. As our portfolio of Life Science and Class A Office Tenant Improvement projects continues to grow across the Bay Area, we are seeking an experienced Chief Estimator to lead our estimating and preconstruction efforts.

This is a unique opportunity for a strategic construction leader who thrives in a collaborative environment and wants to influence how complex projects are planned, priced, and delivered.

What You'll Do:

As Chief Estimator, we will rely on you to drive estimating excellence across our organization. You will lead preconstruction strategy, mentor a high performing team, and serve as a trusted advisor to clients, design partners, and operations leadership.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead all estimating and preconstruction activities for Life Science and Office Tenant Improvement projects.
• Develop and execute bid strategies for negotiated, hard bid, and design-build opportunities.
• Oversee conceptual, schematic, design development, and GMP estimates.
• Review project plans, specifications, and subcontractor proposals to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Establish and maintain estimating standards, procedures, and best practices.
• Manage and mentor estimators, providing leadership, coaching, and career development.
• Partner with business development and executive leadership to pursue strategic opportunities.
• Participate in client presentations, interviews, and proposal development.
• Collaborate with project executives, project managers, and field leadership to ensure seamless project transitions from preconstruction to operations.
• Analyze market trends, labor conditions, subcontractor capacity, and material pricing to maintain competitive and accurate budgets.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, architects, engineers, consultants, and trade partners.

What We're Looking For

• 10+ years of estimating and preconstruction experience within commercial construction.
• Significant experience pricing and managing Life Science, laboratory, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and Class A Office Tenant Improvement projects.
• Previous leadership experience overseeing estimating teams and preconstruction departments.
• Strong knowledge of building systems, MEP coordination, laboratory infrastructure, clean room environments, and high-performance workplace construction.
• Expertise with conceptual estimating, value engineering, budgeting, and procurement strategies.
• Experience with estimating software platforms such as OST, Bluebeam, BuildingConnected, Procore, Sage Estimating, or similar tools.
• Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to engage executive-level stakeholders and clients.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field preferred.