The Chief Estimator will oversee all estimation and work with preconstruction/ business development staff in the review of project plans, requirements, and specifications for large heavy civil projects. The Chief Estimator shall ensure all work is followed and performed correctly and accurately.
Principal/Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Oversee and review project plans, requirements, and specifications.
Have demonstrated leadership abilities to coordinate a team of estimators to develop a large multidisciplinary estimate.
Supervise and mentor estimating staff. This includes organizing training or other opportunities for growth to the department staff.
Prepare and/or review accurate quantity takeoffs and materials pricing.
Determine labor and equipment costs.
Review and understand bid documents and assess project risks.
Understand project logistics and project schedule.
Compare and analyze competitive subcontractor and supplier bids.
Review estimates with the Executive Leadership Team.
Prepare estimates at different levels of completion (conceptual, Schematic, DD, CD, etc.)
Perform certain post-bid buyouts.
Coordinate with job teams for feedback and history to use in future bids.
Perform pre-construction duties and meetings with Clients, Owners, and Engineers.
Serve as company interface between Owner - Architect/Engineer during preconstruction phase and responsible for developing communication between parties.
Lead efforts in Business Development as it relates to tracking future projects, coordinating with partners and team members.
Oversee prequalification with clients, technical and price proposal preparation and contribute technical writing as needed.
Responsible for communication with parent company related to the estimating department.
Responsible for managing and forecasting budget for department expenses.
Responsible for hiring third parties vendors as needed, along with tracking and approving payments to these vendors for department related needs.
Coordinate with estimators in other divisions of the company.
Performs other related duties as required and assigned.
Qualifications
Required
Preferred
Required
Bachelors
ExperienceRequired 15 years
A minimum of 15 years construction experience
7 yearsA minimum of 7-10 years experience as a Sr. Project Manager, Estimator or equivalent
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