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# Chief Estimator at Auld & White Constructors

- **Company:** Auld & White Constructors
- **Location:** Jacksonville, FL
- **Posted:** 2026-03-25
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-11-02
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/auldwhiteconstructors/jobs/5165869008

## Job description

Are you ready to take your estimating career to the next level? As our Chief Estimator, you’ll be at the forefront of exciting growth, leading a skilled team in delivering competitive, high-quality estimates for a diverse range of commercial projects. Join a company that believes in teamwork, quality, and building strong futures.

Why Join Auld & White Constructors?

- We've got deep local roots - proudly serving Northeast Florida for nearly 40 years.
- Great earning potential and competitive benefits.
- Little to no travel outside of the Northeast Florida area.
- On-going training and opportunities for career advancement.
- A close-knit, knowledgeable and supportive team of experts.
- We’re consistently ranked one of Jacksonville's "Best Places to Work".

Position Summary

As an Chief Estimator with Auld & White, you'll work in our office to lead our estimating and bidding process for our construction projects. This is a hands-on Chief Estimator role, with significant time dedicated to both leading the Estimating Team and personally completing estimates.

Position Description

- Lead and oversee the estimating process, ensuring accurate, competitive proposals through effective team leadership, risk analysis, cost forecasting, and collaboration across departments.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with Owners, Clients, Designers, Subcontractors, and Suppliers, reflecting the Company’s core values.
- Collaborate with the Preconstruction Team on negotiated opportunities and conceptual estimates.
- Supervise, mentor, and develop the estimating team, identifying high-potential employees for future leadership roles.
- Manage labor cost analysis for self-performed work, updating production rates based on historical and market data.
- Oversee subcontractor solicitation, bid coverage, and use of the company’s Bid-Room system to ensure effective communication and participation goals are met.
- Evaluate opportunities for self-perform work and strategic sequencing to maximize competitiveness, and assist in developing bid day strategies.
- Stay current with estimating and bid solicitation software, providing training and recommending updates as needed.
- Serve as lead estimator on projects when necessary based on workload or project complexity.

Position Requirements

- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field
- 10 - 15 years relevant Commercial construction experience
- 5+ years of Commercial estimating experience, including leading others
- Ability to work at our headquarters location in Jacksonville, FL - this is not a remote position
- Working knowledge of construction methods, systems, and installations
- Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities, with a keen eye for detail.
- Highly motivated with strong organizational skills.

Auld & White Constructors is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Auld & White does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law.

All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

## About Auld & White Constructors

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Auld & White Constructors (AWC) is a Jacksonville-based general contractor specializing in new construction, renovation, and design-build services for commercial, healthcare, and public facilities in Northeast Florida.
- **Entity Type**: Private (no external funding disclosed)
- **Headquarters**: Jacksonville, Florida, USA
- **Founded**: 1987
- **Founders**: Not publicly available

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Commercial construction, construction management, design-build, tenant improvement
- **Target customers**: B2B – commercial real estate developers, healthcare organizations, public sector entities, and institutional clients in the Southeast United States
- **Mission or purpose statement**: “Delivering solutions that exceed expectations and bridge the gap between dream and reality” – with a culture grounded in teamwork, integrity, and community [auld-white.com](https://www.auld-white.com/jacksonville-commercial-contractors/)

## Products & Services
- **Pre‑construction Services**: Feasibility studies, budgeting, value engineering, and constructability reviews
- **Construction Management**: Full‑service oversight of schedule, budget, subcontractors, and quality control
- **Healthcare Construction**: Specialized construction for hospitals, clinics, and medical facilities
- **Design‑Build**: Integrated project delivery with a single point of responsibility
- **Work Orders / Maintenance**: Minor renovations and facility upgrades through a streamlined work‑order process
- **Interiors & Special Projects**: Tenant improvements, interior fit‑outs, and renovation projects

## Market Standing
- **Valuation**: Not disclosed (privately held)
- **Key Metric**: 2025 local revenue of **$230.2 million**; 195 full‑time employees [jaxdailyrecord.com](https://www.jaxdailyrecord.com/news/2026/apr/16/no-3-auld-white-constructors-llc/)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: No external investors; long‑term clients include Cornerstone Classical Academy, Atlantic Beach Country Club, and Gate Petroleum
- **Growth Signals**: 
  - Over **75% of projects in the last five years** are from repeat clients [auld-white.com](https://www.auld-white.com/)
  - Recently completed a 63,000‑sq‑ft campus expansion for Cornerstone Classical Academy and renovations at Atlantic Beach Country Club
  - Named one of Jacksonville’s **“Best Places to Work”** for five consecutive years (Jacksonville Business Journal) [auld-white.com](https://www.auld-white.com/careers/)
  - More than **25% of employees** have been with the company for over a decade
  - Active recruitment for new roles (e.g., Chief Estimator, Project Manager, Healthcare Superintendent) via Greenhouse careers page

## Competitive Advantages
- **Local depth**: Nearly 40 years of history in Northeast Florida, with deep local relationships and subcontractor networks
- **Employee retention**: High tenure and a culture that emphasizes teamwork, integrity, and work‑life balance (minimal travel required)
- **Technology adoption**: Uses modern cloud‑based software and mobile tools to drive efficiency on job sites [auld-white.com](https://www.auld-white.com/jacksonville-commercial-contractors/)
- **Safety record**: Industry‑leading safety performance recognized by clients and industry groups
- **Repeat business**: Over three‑quarters of revenue comes from returning clients, demonstrating trust and quality

## Strategic Focus
- Continue to expand its footprint in commercial, healthcare, and public‑sector construction across the Southeast
- Leverage design‑build delivery and pre‑construction expertise to win larger, complex projects
- Invest in employee development through apprenticeship and internship programs
- Maintain strong community ties by supporting local nonprofit organizations

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Described as “employee‑friendly” with values of teamwork, integrity, and community; repeatedly recognized as a **Best Place to Work** in Jacksonville
- **Work‑life balance**: Minimal travel required (most projects are local to Northeast Florida)
- **Benefits**: 
  - Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance (Mayo Clinic in‑network)
  - 401(k) with matching (50% on first 4%, 25% on next 4%) plus discretionary profit sharing
  - $50,000 group life insurance, supplemental life, short‑ and long‑term disability
  - Educational assistance up to $1,500/year for job‑related courses
- **Growth**: On‑going training, promotion from within, and clear career paths for field and office roles
- **Team**: A close‑knit, knowledgeable team of experts; strong tenure among staff

## Sources
1. [auld-white.com – Company Homepage](https://www.auld-white.com/)
2. [auld-white.com – About Us / Core Values](https://www.auld-white.com/jacksonville-commercial-contractors/)
3. [auld-white.com – Careers & Benefits](https://www.auld-white.com/careers/)
4. [jaxdailyrecord.com – 2025 Top Construction Companies](https://www.jaxdailyrecord.com/news/2026/apr/16/no-3-auld-white-constructors-llc/)
5. [greenhouse.io – Auld & White Jobs Board](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/auldwhiteconstructors)

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