Chief Estimator

Are you ready to take your estimating career to the next level? As our Chief Estimator, you’ll be at the forefront of exciting growth, leading a skilled team in delivering competitive, high-quality estimates for a diverse range of commercial projects. Join a company that believes in teamwork, quality, and building strong futures.

Why Join Auld & White Constructors?

• We've got deep local roots - proudly serving Northeast Florida for nearly 40 years.
• Great earning potential and competitive benefits.
• Little to no travel outside of the Northeast Florida area.
• On-going training and opportunities for career advancement.
• A close-knit, knowledgeable and supportive team of experts.
• We’re consistently ranked one of Jacksonville's "Best Places to Work".

Position Summary

As an Chief Estimator with Auld & White, you'll work in our office to lead our estimating and bidding process for our construction projects. This is a hands-on Chief Estimator role, with significant time dedicated to both leading the Estimating Team and personally completing estimates.

Position Description

• Lead and oversee the estimating process, ensuring accurate, competitive proposals through effective team leadership, risk analysis, cost forecasting, and collaboration across departments.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with Owners, Clients, Designers, Subcontractors, and Suppliers, reflecting the Company’s core values.
• Collaborate with the Preconstruction Team on negotiated opportunities and conceptual estimates.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop the estimating team, identifying high-potential employees for future leadership roles.
• Manage labor cost analysis for self-performed work, updating production rates based on historical and market data.
• Oversee subcontractor solicitation, bid coverage, and use of the company’s Bid-Room system to ensure effective communication and participation goals are met.
• Evaluate opportunities for self-perform work and strategic sequencing to maximize competitiveness, and assist in developing bid day strategies.
• Stay current with estimating and bid solicitation software, providing training and recommending updates as needed.
• Serve as lead estimator on projects when necessary based on workload or project complexity.

Position Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field
• 10 - 15 years relevant Commercial construction experience
• 5+ years of Commercial estimating experience, including leading others
• Ability to work at our headquarters location in Jacksonville, FL - this is not a remote position
• Working knowledge of construction methods, systems, and installations
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities, with a keen eye for detail.
• Highly motivated with strong organizational skills.