Chief Estimator - Top Ranked General Contractor - Scottsdale

• My client is a Commercial General Contractor that was founded in the 1970s - since growing to be a leader in the mid-sized GC realm for Commercial and Industrial work all local to Maricopa County
• The office is run by President who is extremely involved in the day to day and has an open-door policy with everyone in the firm from the top down
• Office currently sits at about 30 people between the office and the field - the culture is very tight-knit and everyone has a hard-working but down-to-Earth attitude. Those in the business really know each other personally and professionally making it a very amazing office to come to work each day
• Project types are mostly in the Commercial & Industrial realm - they touch just about all sizes from smaller TI projects to larger builds $25M+
• Have a very strong focus on safety and process/procedures - run like a larger firm in that aspect to ensure client-satisfaction and smooth projects
• No forecast to stop growing - plan to healthily grow 15-20% year by year
• Have an amazing pipeline for 2026-202

• Oversee the full lifecycle of estimating and preconstruction efforts
• Develop conceptual, schematic, and detailed estimates for ground-up and renovation projects
• Review drawings, specifications, and proposals to ensure completeness and accuracy
• Manage subcontractor outreach, bid leveling, and scope coverage
• Drive competitive bid strategies and value engineering solutions
• Identify risks, gaps, and cost-saving opportunities during preconstruction
• Lead bid reviews, presentations, and client interviews
• Partner with Operations, Project Management, and Business Development teams
• Maintain and enhance estimating tools, systems, and cost databases
• Monitor market conditions, labor trends, and material pricing
• Support contract negotiations and project handoff to operations

MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field preferred
• 12-20+ years of experience with a General Contractor
• Proven experience estimating large-scale commercial or multifamily projects
• Strong leadership experience managing estimating or preconstruction teams
• Deep understanding of construction means, methods, and sequencing
• Experience with conceptual estimating and GMP development
• Proficiency with estimating and takeoff software (Bluebeam, OST, Procore, Sage, etc.)
• Strong communication and client-facing skills

• Competitive base salary up to $200k (depending on experience)
• Strong bonuses
• Car allowance
• Full benefits
• 401k
• Short and long term disability
• Maternity and Paternity leave
• PTO plan
• Immediate leadership position