Chief Estimator

Hardscapes Company

Chief Estimator

Marietta, GA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    401(k)

    401(k) matching

    Competitive salary

    Free food & snacks

    Health insurance

    Opportunity for advancement

    Paid time off

    Schedule / Expected Work Hours: Full-time, Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM

    Job Description

    The Chief Estimator lays the financial and technical groundwork for every project we pursue. By producing precise, well-structured bids, this role directly contributes to winning the right jobs and setting the company up for smooth, profitable execution. A strong estimate helps ensure we go into each project with clarity, confidence, and alignment.

    Responsibilities

    Analyze construction drawings, scope documents, and specifications

    Break down and quantify materials, labor, and equipment costs

    Coordinate with the Pre-Construction Sales to align on bid strategy and prioritization

    Input and refine items in ProEstimate to streamline accuracy

    Prepare and submit comprehensive bid packages in the required formats

    Track and manage multiple bid versions and resubmissions

    Participate in project handoff meetings once jobs are awarded

    Maintain a well-organized archive of past bids for future benchmarking

    Monitor estimating trends and continuously refine pricing accuracy

    Qualifications

    Exceptionally detail-oriented and methodical

    Comfortable reading architectural drawings and interpreting specifications

    Strong mathematical and analytical thinking

    Able to manage multiple bid cycles with evolving requirements

    Consistently organized and deadline-driven

    Capable of working independently while staying aligned with sales goals

    Proficient in estimating and takeoff tools (e.g., ProEstimate.net, Bluebeam)

    Measurable Metrics/ Problems to Solve:

    Bid win rate

    % variance between estimated vs. actual material/labor costs

    % of bids submitted on time

    % of rework cycles per project

    Improve item accuracy in ProEstimate, reducing submittal and procurement times significantly

    Build and maintain a historical pricing reference sheet by job type

    Aid in the development of a smoother bid-to-handoff process with Sales and Ops

    Company Mission:

    We are experts in high-end architectural hard surface installations. We bring vision to reality through flawless craftsmanship, rigorous standards, and exceptional project execution—on time, every time.