Lead Estimator

Chief Operating Officer

The Lead Estimator accurately estimates the cost, resources, and labor needed to complete projects within the assigned Business Unit. Leads and mentors.

• Analyzes and properly vets all bid opportunities to ensure viability. Reviews the bid calendar and schedules bid reviews.
• Attends pre-bid meetings and job walks, ensuring sufficient understanding of the job scope.
• Reads and interprets drawings, specifications, and addenda accurately.
• Reviews historical production rates, material pricing, and equipment utilization.
• Applies all collected information to the job bid to ensure accuracy.
• Intentionally collects information through available channels and applies it to the bidding process to deliver an accurate, well-organized, detailed, and timely bid.
• Recommends profitability for estimated projects.
• Presents bids to customers.
• Communicates effectively with key stakeholders (including Project Managers, Field Operations, and Customers) regarding the bid. Supports project handoff to the assigned Project Manager.
• Provides excellent client service and encourages growth and repeat business by establishing and maintaining successful business relationships.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, confidentiality, and in accordance with Musselman and Hall policies and values.
• Ability to perform required mathematical skills.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Demonstrated attention to detail, time management, ability to meet deadlines, and organizational skills.
• Ability to understand and use multiple platforms (internally and externally) to manage projects (HCSS, Bluebeam, etc.).
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints and project specifications.
• Knowledge of structural and flatwork.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or other related field preferred.
• 7‑10 years of experience estimating for a self‑performing GC or specialty subcontractor.
• First‑hand field experience is a plus.

• Ability to regularly attend work in an office environment.
• Ability to spend prolonged periods of time sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Ability to safely navigate active job sites around heavy equipment and in varying weather conditions.

• Full‑time, In‑Person hours required; most work will be performed on weekdays during regular business hours.
• Some travel to M&H office locations may be required.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Engineering and Project Management

Construction

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid maternity leave
• Paid paternity leave