Top 3 Chief estimator Jobs in Lakeland, Fl

Chief Estimator
Hudson Construction Group Inc —Winter Haven, FL
- $75,000 - $110,000 a year
- Full-time
- AutoCAD
- Microsoft Excel
- Databases
- Relocation assistance
- Paid time off
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Chief Estimator
Granite Construction Company —Tampa, FL
- $133,287 - $199,931 a year
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- 5 years
- Writing skills
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
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Chief Estimator - Private Site Development
Watson Civil Construction —Valrico, FL
- Full-time
- Civil engineering
- Office
- Residential
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Hudson Construction Group Inc —Winter Haven, FL
Develop accurate project budgets, cost models, and value-engineering options. Improve estimating tools, templates, and workflows.
$75,000 - $110,000 a year
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Granite Construction Company —Tampa, FL
Valid driver’s license and ability to drive. Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, related field or equivalent combinations of…
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You will also oversee the analysis of past performance on projects, establish estimating standards for all future estimates, and supervise the historical cost…
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Partner with the Executive Team to evaluate bid opportunities, develop the weekly bid calendar, and lead review sessions.

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Chief Estimator

Hudson Construction Group Inc -
Winter Haven, FL

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Job Details

Full-time
$75,000 - $110,000 a year

Benefits

Fuel reimbursement
Relocation assistance
Paid time off
Employee discount
Professional development assistance

Qualifications

AutoCAD
Pricing
Public permitting
Microsoft Excel
Estimation for hospitality construction
Gantt chart
Estimating construction project budgets
Cost estimate preparation
Bluebeam Takeoff
Budgeting
Construction estimating

Full Job Description

We are a growing general contractor specializing in hotel and multifamily renovations nationwide. Our work includes brand-driven renovations, capital improvement programs (PIPs), and occupied renovation projects. We pride ourselves on strong client relationships, accurate budgeting, and smooth handoffs from preconstruction to operations.

As we continue to grow, we are seeking a Chief Estimator to lead our estimating team, own the preconstruction process, and serve as a key strategic partner to leadership, business development, and operations.

The Director of Preconstruction / Chief Estimator is responsible for overseeing all estimating and preconstruction activities, ensuring accurate, timely, and competitive project budgets. This role leads the estimating team, collaborates closely with Business Development and Operations, and interfaces directly with owners, asset managers, architects, and brand representatives.

This is a leadership role requiring both hands-on estimating experience and team management capability.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Management

Lead, mentor, and manage the estimating and preconstruction team
Establish estimating standards, procedures, and best practices
Assign workloads, manage deadlines, and ensure accountability
Participate in hiring, training, and performance development of estimators

Preconstruction & Estimating

Oversee preparation of conceptual, budgetary, and hard-bid estimates
Review drawings, specifications, PIPs, room matrices, and scopes of work
Develop accurate project budgets, cost models, and value-engineering options
Ensure estimates reflect current market pricing, labor, and material trends
Review and finalize bid submissions prior to client delivery

Client & Business Development Support

Act as a client-facing leader during preconstruction and proposal phases
Support Business Development by providing preliminary budgets and feasibility input
Participate in client meetings, scope reviews, and budget presentations
Assist in proposal narratives, scope clarifications, and bid leveling

Collaboration & Handoff

Coordinate with Operations to ensure clean handoff from preconstruction to project execution
Assist with buyout strategy and subcontractor selection when needed
Identify project risks, assumptions, and exclusions early in the process

Systems & Process Improvement

Improve estimating tools, templates, and workflows
Maintain subcontractor and vendor pricing databases
Track historical cost data and post-project cost feedback

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $75,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Employee discount
Fuel reimbursement
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Relocation assistance

Experience:

Pricing: 3 years (Required)
Construction estimating: 4 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

Winter Haven, FL 33880 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

Winter Haven, FL 33880: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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