Hiring a new estimator is a great position to be in. Your business is growing. Pre-plan the hiring process before you post the job opening.
A common mistake construction executives make is recruiting team members simply because they look the part. In the long run, it doesn’t matter if, on paper, someone’s resume and “image” look perfect. You want people that can actually do the job. That junior estimator from the skyscraper builders? They look the part but they may be bored with your one-month duration projects and they may jump ship in six months. You have to start all over again. Get good at judging real-world talent where others don’t. Use a process to help you narrow your search for the best estimator.