Liberty Personnel Services, Inc. · 19 hours ago
Chief Estimator
Syosset, NY, US
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expLiberty Personnel Services, Inc. is a prominent recruiting agency with a national presence. They are seeking a Chief Estimator to lead and manage the estimating team, ensuring accuracy and timely bid delivery for construction projects.
B2BConsultingHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologySmall and Medium Businesses
Responsibilities
Review bid documents and RFP to determine the extent of the work scope and the support needed from subcontractors and vendors in the preparation of the estimate (labor, materials, equipment)
Review and define initial subcontractor work scopes, as well as contact subcontractors and vendors to secure quotes for final estimate
Providing quantitative take-offs for equipment, materials and fixtures
Review vendor and subcontractor quotes for compliance with bid documents
Contact suppliers for cost information and material availability
Properly secures and prevents access to confidential business materials
Train new and Junior Staff on process, techniques, methods
Other tasks and duties, as assigned
Deals with multiple projects/tasks simultaneously while meeting deadlines
May work individually or on teams, as needed
Works effectively and honestly with a wide set of internal and external clients, as well as vendors and subcontractors
Work Environment: Office (possible visits to sites)
Lead and manage the estimating team, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and timely bid delivery
Develop bid strategies, review RFPs, and lead pre-bid meetings with project stakeholders
Perform detailed quantity take-offs and pricing for labor, material, equipment, and subcontractors
Implement and refine cost-code systems, labor productivity factors, and unit pricing standards
Manage vendor/subcontractor RFQs, evaluate proposals, and negotiate pricing
Prepare and present competitive bids, budgets, and design-assist proposals for projects
Collaborate with executives, project managers, and field leadership to align estimating with execution
Mentor and develop junior estimators, fostering a high-performing and accountable team
Maintain and update historical cost data, market pricing, and estimating tools
Qualification
Required
10+ years of estimating experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role
Proven track record leading bids on commercial, industrial, or multifamily projects ($5M+)
Strong communication, negotiation, and leadership skills
Ability to balance detail orientation with big-picture strategy
Must be local to the area to be considered
Company
Liberty Personnel Services, Inc.
Liberty Personnel is widely recognized as the finest direct placement and contract recruiting firm in the region.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Chuck LaBenski
Co-Founder, Talent Acquisition Specialist/ Trainer
Stephen Moore
Vice President
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