Lead Estimator (Atlanta)

About the Role

Were seeking a Lead Estimator to own and elevate our preconstruction function across sitework and utilities in Metro Atlanta. Youll lead a small team of estimators while staying hands-on with strategic bidsbalancing leadership, precision takeoffs, and process improvement.

Your mandate : raise the bid-to-hit ratio, protect margins, and help diversify our backlog beyond residential into industrial, commercial, and select public work.

What Youll Do

• Lead estimating for sitework, utilities, and related civil scopesmodeling best-in-class takeoffs, pricing, and proposals.
• Manage, coach, and develop two estimatorssetting standards and reviewing bids.
• Personally estimate key pursuits while improving team processes and consistency.
• Build and maintain subcontractor and supplier coverage; solicit and negotiate quotes.
• Drive bid strategy and closinggathering market intel, pushing post-bid debriefs, and positioning for negotiated / private work.
• Stand up and optimize digital workflows in B2W (Bid2Win) and Agtek ; transition from spreadsheets to systemized estimating.
• Partner with Operations and Project Managers to validate means and methods, assess risk, and ensure constructability.

What You Bring

Compensation & Benefits