Chief Estimator

We are looking for a chief estimator to lead our estimating team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the oversight of estimating operations. If you are a forward thinker and a dynamic leader who has excellent personnel management skills, we want to talk to you!

Job Description:

• Manages the estimating department and is responsible for all estimating functions
• Provides mentorship and training of estimators
• Directs, coordinates, and participates in the preparation of all estimates that are provided by the estimating department
• Provides complete, accurate, and consistent bids to operations
• Provides and reviews conceptual budgetary pricing
• Responsible for complete, accurate, and timely bids
• Distribute workload amongst estimating department team members
• Notifies senior management of design-related problems, completeness of documents, and other potential risks
• Attends and participates in pre-bid/post-bid meetings
• Ensures all scope design gaps are filled
• Develops and maintain relationships with clients
• Oversees the development of the general conditions estimate and reviews with senior management
• Manages and oversees the value engineering process
• Reviews/confirms the accuracy of bid book prior to turnover to operations
• Collaborates with business development/marketing in proposal presentations and in building client and architect/engineer and subcontractor relationships
• Evaluates and analyzes subcontractor proposals

Job Requirements:

• Company leader
• Bachelor’s degree in construction management desired and a minimum of ten years estimating experience
• Experience in project engineering and field supervision desired
• Knowledge of building construction, materials, systems, market conditions, and trade practices
• Conceptual ability to work with minimum information and quickly develop an understanding of the owner/architect requirements – should demonstrate an imaginative, innovative, and succinct approach to a project
• Excellent leadership, verbal, and written skills required
• Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite and Oasis estimating software
• Complete knowledge of the estimating documents and the ability to provide an accurate qualitative and quantitative analysis of the documents
• Must be able to multitask and meet established deadlines
• Must have experience in project RFP processes including participating in the interview processes
• Extensive background in hard bid and negotiated work
• Extensive experience as a preconstruction manager for design-build jobs