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Chief Estimator
Job in
Marietta, Cobb County, Georgia, 30064, USA
Listed on 2026-03-15
Listing for:
Hardscapes Company
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-03-15
Job specializations:
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Construction
Estimator, Procurement / Purchasing
Job Description & How to Apply Below
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
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 Pro Estimate 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
- 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., , Bluebeam)
- 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 Pro Estimate, 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
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.
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