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Chief Estimator
preconstruction · lead
Leads the entire estimating department, sets pricing strategy and standards, manages bid pipeline, and serves as the final authority on all project pricing.
$160,000
Low
$195,000
Median
$260,000
High
Experience
15–25 years of relevant experience
Credentials
Required
●Bachelor's degree
●OSHA-30 Hour
Preferred
○CPC
○DBIA
○CCM
○MBA
Key Responsibilities
Lead estimating department and all pricing decisions
Set estimating standards and cost databases
Manage bid pipeline and go/no-go decisions
Final review and approval of all estimates
Hire and develop estimating team
Drive preconstruction strategy with executive team
Manage historical cost data and benchmarking
Typical Software
Sage EstimatingProEstPower BICMiCBluebeam Revu
Delivery Methods
All delivery methods