Chief Estimator – Commercial Mechanical | Relocation Considered

Overview

Lead the Bids. Build the Team. Grow the Business.

Polk Mechanical is seeking an experienced Chief Estimator to lead our commercial mechanical estimating operations and play a key role in expanding our regional market presence.

We're looking for a strategic leader with extensive experience in commercial HVAC, sheet metal, plumbing, and piping systems who can develop competitive bid strategies, build strong industry relationships, and drive profitable project opportunities.

Working alongside Business Development, Preconstruction, and Operations leadership, you'll oversee complex project pursuits, identify opportunities with existing and prospective clients, and develop a high-performing estimating team.

We welcome experienced estimating leaders from across the country. Relocation assistance may be available for the right candidate.

Why Join Polk Mechanical?

At Polk, you're more than a job title. You're part of Polk Nation — a team that values technical excellence, collaboration, accountability, and professional growth. This is an opportunity to influence business expansion, develop future leaders, and make a measurable impact on our company's success.

Our Benefits Include:

• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees

• 401(k) with employer matching

• Paid vacation and holidays

• Employer-paid life and disability insurance

• Leadership development and career advancement opportunities

Responsibilities

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Strategic Bid Leadership: Direct competitive estimating and bid strategies that support profitable project awards and regional business expansion.
• Business Development Collaboration: Partner with Business Development to identify project opportunities, strengthen client relationships, and develop strategic pursuit plans.
• Market Expansion: Proactively identify bidding opportunities with existing and prospective clients, helping expand Polk's commercial construction portfolio.
• Mechanical Estimating Oversight: Lead conceptual, budgetary, and detailed estimates for commercial HVAC, sheet metal, plumbing, and piping systems.
• Bid Management & Risk Assessment: Oversee bid/no-bid evaluations, pricing strategies, labor and material costs, value engineering, and project risk assessments.
• Team Leadership: Mentor and develop estimating professionals while maintaining quality, accountability, and consistent estimating practices.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with Project Executives, Operations, Engineering, and Preconstruction teams to align estimating strategies with project execution.
• Performance Improvement: Monitor bid activity, win rates, estimating accuracy, and project outcomes to improve departmental performance and profitability.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• 8+ years of commercial mechanical construction estimating experience, including leadership of complex bids and estimating teams.

• Comprehensive knowledge of commercial HVAC, sheet metal, plumbing, and piping systems, including installation methods, labor productivity, and material and equipment costs.

• Demonstrated success developing competitive bid strategies and managing multiple commercial construction pursuits.

• Experience collaborating with Business Development and Operations teams to identify opportunities and support business growth.

• Proven ability to establish and maintain relationships with general contractors, developers, vendors, subcontractors, and industry partners.

• Experience leading estimating teams, managing bid schedules, and ensuring estimate accuracy.

• Proficiency with Trimble AutoBid, QuickPen, FastPIPE, FastDUCT, Bluebeam, or comparable estimating and digital takeoff platforms, along with Microsoft Excel.

• Strong business acumen, analytical capabilities, negotiation skills, and leadership communication.

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering, Construction Science, or related field; equivalent industry experience considered.

• Experience supporting regional expansion, new market development, or growth within existing client accounts.

• Background in healthcare, mission-critical/data centers, industrial, institutional, or large-scale commercial projects.

• Experience with design-build, design-assist, negotiated, and competitive-bid delivery methods.

• Demonstrated success improving bid win rates, estimating performance, and team capabilities.

Ready to Lead. Ready to Grow.

Bring your expertise and leadership to Polk Mechanical and help shape the future of commercial mechanical construction.

Apply today and become part of Polk Nation!

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