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Smith Group Americas —Remote
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- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Job Details

Full-time

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Dependent health insurance coverage
Vision insurance

Qualifications

Renovation construction projects
Construction negotiation
Customer relationship building
Client rapport building
Bidding project phase
Construction industry experience
Customer relationship management
Construction team management
Client management
Estimating construction project budgets
Leading team collaboration initiatives
Construction subcontract management
Cost estimate preparation

Full Job Description

The Chief Estimator / Preconstruction Manager is responsible for leading the company’s estimating function, driving bid strategy, and supporting successful project pursuits from early-stage budgeting through contract award.

This role combines technical estimating expertise, team leadership, and client engagement, with a strong focus on delivering accurate, competitive, and buildable project pricing. The Chief Estimator plays a key role in business development, pipeline management, and revenue generation, while ensuring alignment between estimating, operations, and executive leadership.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Management

Lead and manage the estimating department, including multi-state and remote team members

Provide mentorship, training, and technical development for estimators

Establish and maintain standards, processes, and consistency across all estimating efforts

Support hiring, onboarding, and organizational development within the estimating team

Estimating Oversight & Bid Strategy

Oversee and participate in all aspects of estimating, including:

Hard bid and negotiated projects

Construction Management (CM) bids

Owner’s Representative (Owner’s Rep) bids

Design-Build pursuits

Guide estimates from conceptual budgeting through final submission

Ensure bids are complete, well-organized, and aligned with project requirements

Lead go/no-go decisions and pursuit strategy discussions

Review drawings, specifications, and scope for risk, completeness, and constructability

Business Development & Client Leadership

Serve as a client-facing leader during preconstruction and pursuit phases

Support presentations, interviews, and proposals

Build and maintain strong client relationships

Collaborate with leadership to support pipeline growth and market expansion

Revenue & Pipeline Accountability

Maintain visibility into all active and upcoming pursuits

Support prioritization of opportunities based on capacity, strategic fit, and probability of success

Contribute to revenue forecasting and pipeline management

Ensure estimating efforts align with overall business and growth objectives

Subcontractor Management, Buyout & Value Engineering

Oversee subcontractor outreach, coverage, and engagement

Direct bid leveling, scope alignment, and comparative analysis

Support subcontractor negotiations and buyout strategy

Lead value engineering (VE) efforts to optimize cost, constructability, and schedule

Project Experience & Market Focus

Lead estimating efforts across:

Retail renovation and occupied/phased remodel projects
Commercial and warehouse construction
K12 and public sector work

Experience with fast-track schedules, night work, and phased construction sequencing

Strong understanding of:

Public work, prevailing wage, and federal project requirements

Technical Expertise & Field Awareness

Ensure estimates reflect real-world construction practices and constraints

Promote practical, field-informed estimating across the team

Cross-Functional Coordination

Facilitate clear communication between:

Estimating, Operations, Clients and stakeholders

Ensure accurate transfer of scope, assumptions, and risks during handoff to operations

Support alignment across departments throughout the project lifecycle

Required Qualifications

10+ years of experience in construction estimating or preconstruction

Proven experience with:

Hard bid and negotiated work

CM, Owner’s Rep, and Design-Build delivery methods

Strong leadership experience, including managing and developing teams

Experience with retail renovation, occupied/phased construction, and fast-track projects

Solid understanding of construction methods, sequencing, and cost drivers

Strong communication and client engagement skills

Technical Skills

Proficiency in:

Procore

Building Connected

PlanSwift / On-Screen Takeoff (OST)

Bluebeam

Microsoft Project

Preferred Qualifications

Experience managing multi-state estimating teams

Established subcontractor network

Experience with public sector and federal projects

Background in scaling or improving an estimating/preconstruction function

Core Competencies

Leadership and team development

Strategic thinking and decision-making

Client relationship management

Strong communication and collaboration skills

Attention to detail with a practical, execution-focused mindset

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive salary based on experience

70% employer-paid healthcare coverage for employees and 30% employer contribution for dependent coverage

Dental, vision, and supplemental insurance options

About Smith Group Americas

At Smith Group of Americas, our mission is to deliver high‑quality, cost‑effective construction solutions that create lasting value for our clients, empower our people, and strengthen the communities we serve. We show up with integrity, professionalism, and accountability giving back through service, mentorship, and investment in the communities where we live and work.

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