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Hypower LLC is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Chief Estimator to join our Electrical Estimating Team in our Jacksonville office.
The Chief Estimator is a senior leadership role responsible for ensuring all estimates and proposals issued by Hypower are accurate, complete, competitive, and responsible to the client, customer, and Hypower. This role leads and supports a centralized estimating department across all business divisions while maintaining strict adherence to Hypower standards, SOPs, approval processes, and ethical practices.
The Chief Estimator plays a critical role in strategic growth, asset development, team leadership, and client-facing collaboration—particularly in design-build and design-assist delivery methods. The salary range is depending on qualifications and experience.
Key Responsibilities
Estimating Leadership & Accountability
- Ensure all estimates, proposals, and bid submissions meet Hypower’s established estimating standards, means, and methods.
- Take ultimate responsibility for the accuracy, completeness, and integrity of all proposals leaving Hypower.
- Verify that every project has gone through the proper internal review and approval process in accordance with SOP expectations.
- Support estimating efforts across all business divisions, ensuring consistency, accountability, and alignment with company objectives.
- Maintain and promote a centralized estimating structure within Hypower.
Qualifications & Experience
- Extensive experience in construction or electrical estimating.
- Proven leadership experience managing teams and complex estimates.
- Strong understanding of design-build and design-assist delivery methods.
- High level of organizational, communication, and decision-making skills.
- Deep understanding of risk management, scope development, and cost control.
Benefits
- National health and dental plans.
- Paid vacations and holidays.
- Life insurance.
- Short- and long-term disability plans.
- 401(k) retirement plan.
- Incentive and recognition programs.
Hypower LLC, Electrical and Utility Contractor.
Ranked by ENR magazine as a top commercial electrical and utility contractor in the Southeast, Hypower operates through several divisions specializing in heavy civil electrical infrastructure, electrical building construction, outside plant power and communications projects, airfield lighting, and ground-mount and floating solar farms nationwide. The company also specializes in 24/7 commercial and industrial electrical service and special projects in Florida. Founded in 1991 and headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Hypower employs over 700 people and has successfully completed over 1,500 projects valued at over $1.4 billion. Licensed to operate in more than 30 states, Hypower consistently ranks at the top of national leaderboards for its exemplary safety and innovation record within the construction market.
Widely recognized for its industry excellence, Hypower is currently ranked as a top 20 Electrical Contractor in the nation by Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC). Hypower has been honored with ABC STEP Platinum Awards for Safety Training every year since 2013.
Hypower was selected as a 2022- Sun Sentinel - Top Workplaces Honoree and 2020 Best Place to Work by the South Florida Business Journal. In addition, the company has won over 40 Excellence in Construction Eagle Awards presented by ABC, Florida East Coast Chapter, and has been named an Accredited Quality Contractor since 2017.
Hypower LLC., IS A DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE. Hypower, LLC. is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer that values diversity and inclusiveness in the workplace. Women, Minorities, Individuals with Disabilities, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.
Hypower LLC is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Chief Estimator to join our Electrical Estimating Team in our Jacksonville office.
The Chief Estimator is a senior leadership role responsible for ensuring all estimates and proposals issued by Hypower are accurate, complete, competitive, and responsible to the client, customer, and Hypower. This role leads and supports a centralized estimating department across all business divisions while maintaining strict adherence to Hypower standards, SOPs, approval processes, and ethical practices.
The Chief Estimator plays a critical role in strategic growth, asset development, team leadership, and client-facing collaboration—particularly in design-build and design-assist delivery methods. The salary range is depending on qualifications and experience.
Key Responsibilities
Estimating Leadership & Accountability
- Ensure all estimates, proposals, and bid submissions meet Hypower’s established estimating standards, means, and methods.
- Take ultimate responsibility for the accuracy, completeness, and integrity of all proposals leaving Hypower.
- Verify that every project has gone through the proper internal review and approval process in accordance with SOP expectations.
- Support estimating efforts across all business divisions, ensuring consistency, accountability, and alignment with company objectives.
- Maintain and promote a centralized estimating structure within Hypower.
Qualifications & Experience
- Extensive experience in construction or electrical estimating.
- Proven leadership experience managing teams and complex estimates.
- Strong understanding of design-build and design-assist delivery methods.
- High level of organizational, communication, and decision-making skills.
- Deep understanding of risk management, scope development, and cost control.
Benefits
- National health and dental plans.
- Paid vacations and holidays.
- Life insurance.
- Short- and long-term disability plans.
- 401(k) retirement plan.
- Incentive and recognition programs.
Hypower LLC, Electrical and Utility Contractor.
Ranked by ENR magazine as a top commercial electrical and utility contractor in the Southeast, Hypower operates through several divisions specializing in heavy civil electrical infrastructure, electrical building construction, outside plant power and communications projects, airfield lighting, and ground-mount and floating solar farms nationwide. The company also specializes in 24/7 commercial and industrial electrical service and special projects in Florida. Founded in 1991 and headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Hypower employs over 700 people and has successfully completed over 1,500 projects valued at over $1.4 billion. Licensed to operate in more than 30 states, Hypower consistently ranks at the top of national leaderboards for its exemplary safety and innovation record within the construction market.
Widely recognized for its industry excellence, Hypower is currently ranked as a top 20 Electrical Contractor in the nation by Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC). Hypower has been honored with ABC STEP Platinum Awards for Safety Training every year since 2013.
Hypower was selected as a 2022- Sun Sentinel - Top Workplaces Honoree and 2020 Best Place to Work by the South Florida Business Journal. In addition, the company has won over 40 Excellence in Construction Eagle Awards presented by ABC, Florida East Coast Chapter, and has been named an Accredited Quality Contractor since 2017.
Hypower LLC., IS A DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE. Hypower, LLC. is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer that values diversity and inclusiveness in the workplace. Women, Minorities, Individuals with Disabilities, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Construction & Real Estate
- Staffing & Recruiting
- Consulting & Professional Services
- Manufacturing
- Mining & Natural Resources
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in chief estimator jobs.
- 7 or more years of construction or specialty contracting estimating experience
- Proficiency in Sage Estimating, Bluebeam, or comparable estimating software
- Experience leading and mentoring a team of project estimators
- Thorough knowledge of subcontractor bid solicitation and scope leveling
- Bachelor's degree in construction management, civil engineering, or a related field
- Certified Professional Estimator (CPE) or similar industry credential preferred
Tips for Your Chief Estimator Job Search
Quantify bid volume on your resume
Chief estimator roles go to candidates who show scope, not just titles. List the annual bid volume you managed, the project sizes you estimated, and your win rate on competitive bids. Numbers give hiring managers an immediate read on your level.
Highlight software fluency for each application
Estimating software requirements vary sharply by sector. Construction firms screen for Sage Estimating or WinEst, while mechanical and electrical contractors prioritize Accubid or Trimble. Tailor your skills section to match the tools named in each posting before you apply.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists chief estimator openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings that match your project type
Chief estimator openings are often written for a specific delivery method, such as design-build, design-bid-build, or CM-at-risk. Applying to roles that match the contract types you have actually priced signals to hiring managers that you can contribute from day one.
Prepare a sample take-off for your interview
Many chief estimator interviews include a live or take-home estimating exercise. Arrive ready to walk through your methodology on a sample scope, explain your assumptions, and defend your numbers under questioning. This separates candidates who talk about estimating from those who do it.
Negotiate total compensation, not just base pay
Chief estimator offers often include bid-win bonuses or project-completion incentives that are not in the base figure. Ask specifically what performance metrics trigger those bonuses and how often they have paid out in the last two years before you accept.
Chief Estimator Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most chief estimators?
The companies hiring the most chief estimators right now include Loenbro, Jobot, and Sundt, with the largest share of openings in Texas, Florida, and California, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Activity tends to peak when large infrastructure or commercial development pipelines are active in those markets.
How many chief estimator jobs are remote?
About 28% of chief estimator openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with most remote-eligible roles concentrated in preconstruction consulting, cost management software firms, and owner-side project controls rather than general contracting, where site familiarity is typically required.
How do you become a chief estimator?
Most chief estimators begin as project engineers or junior estimators, then move through estimator and senior estimator roles over several years. Building fluency in quantity take-offs, subcontractor scoping, and bid strategy across multiple project types is essential. Many also pursue a Certified Professional Estimator credential to validate their expertise and move into leadership roles faster.
Can I get hired as a chief estimator without direct leadership experience?
It is possible if you can demonstrate that you have functioned as a de facto lead estimator, even without the formal title. Hiring managers look for candidates who have owned entire bid packages, coordinated subcontractor outreach, and presented estimates to owners or executives. Documenting those responsibilities clearly on your resume matters far more than a previous title that said chief or lead.
What does the chief estimator interview process look like?
Most chief estimator interviews include an initial call with HR or a recruiter, followed by a technical round with the VP of preconstruction or a director of operations who will probe your estimating methodology, software proficiency, and bid-to-award experience. A final round often involves a panel with executives and may include a take-home or live estimating exercise before an offer is extended.
Where can I find and apply to chief estimator jobs?
You can find and apply to chief estimator jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your sector, project type, and experience level, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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