Lead Estimator CSA

vConstructs Virtual Builder business unit leverages VDC, automation, and advanced estimating workflows to deliver value on complex construction projects globally. We are seeking a CSA (Civil, Structural, Architectural) Estimating Lead with experience working on projects across our core markets who combines strong technical expertise with leadership, client-facing, and people management skills.

This role will lead CSA Estimating delivery across projects, while also driving innovation, developing scalable processes, and deepening technical capabilities within the team.

Key Responsibilities [Short-term and Long-term]

Project Delivery

• Lead CSA estimating efforts from conceptual design through subcontracting, ensuring alignment with project goals and client expectations.
• Prepare detailed estimates, variance summaries, and value engineering studies to support informed decision-making.
• Review CSA design documents to produce reliable quantity takeoffs and enable effective post-contract cost management.
• Perform comprehensive cost evaluations and provide innovative solutions to challenges related to cost, lead times, and material specifications.
• Build and optimize financial management processes; develop cost management plans including control estimates and cash flow projections.
• Manage the bidding process including solicitation, communication, evaluation, and support bid management and change/variance analysis.
• Integrate schedules, models, and other data sources into the cost management process to enhance accuracy and forecasting.
• Create cost models and benchmarks for new pursuits using historical data or curated datasets.
• Ensure accurate, efficient, and constructible project delivery through proactive planning and coordination.
• Lead, manage, and motivate the estimating team to ensure alignment with project objectives and delivery standards.
• Collaborate across disciplines to ensure scope alignment beyond CSA and support integrated project outcomes.
• Support design evolution tracking through estimate comparisons and quantification.

Customer Engagement

• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients on CSA estimating matters.
• Build integration with new and existing clients through proactive engagement.
• Understand client requirements, clarify expectations, and ensure alignment on deliverables.
• Foster long-term client relationships through technical excellence and reliability.

People Leadership

• Manage and mentor a team of estimators and engineers.
• Conduct performance reviews and support career development.
• Build and promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous learning.
• Provide technical coaching on estimating standards, tools, and methodologies.

Internal Collaboration

• Collaborate with Team Leads and Cluster Leads for effective implementation of key strategies and contribute to strategic development
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (MEP, Operations, Systems, Planning) to deliver integrated estimating solutions.
• Contribute to the development and standardization of CSA workflows, templates, and best practices.
• Partner with automation and innovation teams to build reusable content, libraries, and tools.

Strategy & Innovation

• Drive adoption of VDC-enabled MEP estimating and leverage automation/AI for improved accuracy and efficiency.
• Lead process development initiatives and scale best practices across teams.
• Provide technical depth on complex CSA elements (e.g. Structural systems, faade systems, etc.).
• Pilot and implement innovative workflows and digital tools to improve estimating outcomes.
• Support talent acquisition by interviewing and onboarding new CSA estimating professionals.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Civil/Structural Engineering, Architecture, or related field.
• 5-10 years of experience in CSA estimating with exposure to commercial, healthcare, data center, or life sciences projects.
• Strong proficiency in quantification/estimating tools (Revit, CostX, OST, Planswift, Assemble, or equivalent).
• Demonstrated ability to design and improve processes in estimating workflows.
• Strong leadership, communication, and client engagement skills.
• Ability to balance technical depth with people leadership and customer relationship management.