Brothers International
Chief Estimator
Lorton, Virginia, United States · Exec
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 29 days ago
Project ManagementBusiness DevelopmentNegotiationForecastingMechanical DesignLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationMentoringPublic SpeakingMicrosoft OfficeBIMConstruction Management
About the role
- The Head Estimator provides strategic leadership and oversight for all estimating functions within the mechanical contracting division, including HVAC, plumbing, piping, and industrial/mechanical systems projects.
- The ideal candidate combines strong technical estimating expertise with leadership capability, commercial awareness, and a deep understanding of construction operations in mechanical contracting environments.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the estimating department.
- Develop bid strategies aligned with company growth goals, market conditions, and operational capacity.
- Drive consistency, accuracy, and accountability throughout the estimating process.
- Mentor and develop estimating team members through coaching, training, and performance management.
- Oversee preparation of conceptual, budgetary, design-build, negotiated, and hard-bid estimates for HVAC, plumbing, piping, and mechanical systems projects.
- Lead value engineering and constructability reviews to improve competitiveness and project execution.
Requirements
- 10+ years of estimating experience in mechanical contracting, HVAC, plumbing, piping, or industrial construction.
- Strong knowledge of mechanical systems, construction methods, labor productivity, and project execution.
- Experience with design-build, negotiated, conceptual, and hard-bid estimating.
- Strong understanding of construction contracts, project risk, and cost control principles.
- Proficiency with estimating software, takeoff platforms, and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Experience in commercial, industrial, manufacturing, mission critical, or institutional mechanical construction.
- Familiarity with BIM/VDC coordination and preconstruction technologies.
- 3+ years of leadership or management experience within an estimating or preconstruction team preferred.
- Proven ability to lead large, complex commercial or industrial estimates.
- Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and organizational skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Preferred Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field preferred.
- Field or project management background is a plus.
Nice to have
- Establish estimating standards, processes, tools, and best practices across the organization.
- Review and approve final estimates, proposals, budgets, and bid submissions.
- Analyze labor productivity, material pricing, equipment costs, subcontractor proposals, and project risks.
- Coordinate quantity takeoffs and detailed pricing for labor, materials, equipment, and subcontracted work.
- Identify scope gaps, exclusions, clarifications, and risk mitigation strategies.
- Participate in bid reviews, client presentations, negotiations, and project award discussions.
- Assist leadership with forecasting, backlog planning, market analysis, and strategic growth initiatives.
- Assist in identifying target markets, project opportunities, and strategic pursuits.
Benefits
- Review drawings, specifications, addenda, and contract documents to ensure complete and accurate scope coverage.
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