Chief Estimator at Ajulia Executive Search – Cumming, Georgia

• Location: Cumming, Georgia
• Type: Direct Hire
• Job #26120

Are you looking to make a career change to a pioneering company? This exciting opportunity as a Chief Estimator offers a competitive salary plus an excellent benefits package including medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, paid PTO etc. Does this position match your future career goals? Then this Chief Estimator could be the right fit for you.

Responsibilities:

• Lead, mentor, and develop the estimating team to ensure accurate, efficient, and timely bid preparation while supporting professional growth
• Establish, maintain, and enforce standardized estimating procedures, guidelines, and best practices
• Identify, track, and manage new bid opportunities across public and private advertisement platforms
• Review project plans, specifications, and contract documents to develop detailed and reliable cost estimates
• Prepare and oversee competitive bid proposals for transportation projects, balancing risk, profitability, and market conditions
• Analyze subcontractor and supplier pricing, negotiate costs, and ensure compliance with project requirements
• Collaborate with senior leadership to develop bid strategies, pricing approaches, and market positioning
• Monitor industry trends, material pricing, and labor rates to maintain accurate and current estimating models
• Identify potential risks related to scope, constructability, and pricing, and develop mitigation strategies
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations as well as internal company policies
• Work closely with project managers, engineers, and clients throughout the preconstruction phase
• Participate in pre ? bid meetings, site visits, and client presentations as required

Required Qualifications/Experience:

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in transportation project estimating, including at least 5 years in leadership or supervisory capacity
• Strong working knowledge of GDOT specifications, transportation construction practices, and applicable industry standards
• Proficient in estimating software such as AgTek and ProEstimate, along with the Microsoft Office Suite
• Demonstrated leadership, communication, and negotiation skills with the ability to collaborate across teams
• Proven ability to manage multiple bids simultaneously while meeting aggressive deadlines

Benefits:

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Health insurance
• Retirement plans
• Paid Time Off.
• Direct Hire

Salary: $130K-$150K

Ask for: Sunitha

Job Id: 26120

Ajulia Executive Search is a New Jersey based Executive Search Firm specializing in retained searches in multiple sectors, including Manufacturing, Finance, IT, Legal, and Pharmaceutical. We have a nationwide client base and offer services in temporary and direct hire placements.

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