Head of Estimating
Core
Lead national estimating, pre-construction, and strategic bid capability to identify, price, and win the right construction work.
Role type
Senior leadership IC (Head of Estimating)
Builds
National estimating systems, cost intelligence, supply-chain relationships, and bid strategies for Tier 3 commercial construction projects.
Domain
Construction (Tier 3 commercial) + Pre-construction + Strategic Bidding
Required skills
First-principles estimating, cost planning, construction methodology, tender adjudication, commercial judgement, margin analysis, contractual risk assessment, procurement strategy, subcontractor market knowledge, supply-chain condition analysis, leadership
Preferred skills
Experience in Tier 2 or Tier 3 commercial construction environments, track record in competitive/negotiated bids, ability to challenge assumptions and recommend walking away from deals
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Challenge estimating methodology and pricing assumptions, identify project risks, connect bid strategy with delivery teams, develop national estimating systems and cost intelligence, strengthen team capability and growth
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership scope