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Chief Estimator placed for a Mountain West mechanical contractor

A privately held mechanical contractor doing $120M/yr needed a Chief Estimator to lead a team of 4 and own bid strategy on projects up to $50M. The prior search had run 7 months without a hire.

Approach

Gulfstream targeted 21 senior estimators across the Mountain West and Northern California, screened for design-build and GMP experience, and ran a confidential, off-market process. Compensation was benchmarked against three peer contractors before offer.

Outcome

Accepted offer in 47 days. Since hire, contractor has increased design-build hit rate and expanded into a second Mountain West metro.

Results

  • Time to accepted offer: 47 days
  • Prior search duration: 7 months
  • Candidates engaged confidentially: 21
  • Design-build hit rate (client-reported): Increased

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