Chief Estimator -Civil Construction Job at Dragados, Framingham, MA

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  • Dragados
  • Framingham, MA

Job Description

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

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering
  • A minimum of 7-10 years experience as a Sr. Project Manager, Estimator or equivalent
  • A minimum of 15 years construction experience
  • Public works sector experience required
  • Experience working on large multi-million dollar projects exceeding 100 million dollars.
  • Extensive knowledge of construction costs and engineering principles

Preferred

  • Advanced computer skills with estimating software (such as HeavyBid and Bluebeam)
  • Effective presentation skills
  • Excellent written and oral communicator.
  • Advanced computers skills with MS Office
  • Knowledge of modeling programs, takeoff programs, and AutoCAD
  • Familiarity of all aspects of horizontal and infrastructure projects
  • Well organized, flexible, detail oriented and able to multi-task
  • Prioritize workload and consistently meet deadlines while constantly changing tasks and demands
Qualifications Education

Required

Bachelors

Experience

Required 15 years

A minimum of 15 years construction experience

7 years

A minimum of 7-10 years experience as a Sr. Project Manager, Estimator or equivalent

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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Job Tags

For subcontractor, Flexible hours,

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