Chief Estimator

Chief Estimator
Job Locations
US-TX-Austin
ID
2024-6485
Category
Preconstruction & Business Development
Position Type
Experienced Professional
Division : Name
Central
Employment Status
Full-time Regular
Overview

Plans, evaluates and supervises estimate activities to determine cost efficient quantities and construction practices to reach pursuit, schedule and price goals.

What you will be doing

Reviews proposal specifications, drawings, attend pre-bid meetings, etc. to determine scope of work and required contents of estimate.
• Provides technical and industry knowledge towards risk, contract management, owner relationships and vendor or subcontractor partnerships.
• Organizes and supervises estimating teams to prepare bids, select vendors or subcontractors and determine cost effectiveness of project to bid.
• Delegates review of project and appropriate regulations required to construct the project to meet disadvantages business requirements and minority participation agreements.
• Prepares discipline estimates by calculating complete takeoff of scope of work. Calculates material quantity requirements from engineering drawing dimensions.
• Consults with clients, vendors, or other individuals to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues.
• Perform additional assignments per management's direction.
• Reviews and incorporates historical data from purchase orders, subcontracts, productivity analysis reports, etc. into unit and person-hour figures.
• Partners with estimating team to prepare and conduct project hand-off meetings between pursuit team and project management team.
• Maintains knowledge of Company's values and strategic plan.
• Support published corporate policies.

What we are looking for

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related field required.
• 10+ year experience in construction industry, estimating or cost control preferred.
• Experience leading pursuit and estimating activities for large or complex projects.
• Construction, design, finance and management experience required.
• Expert knowledge of HCSS Heavy Bid Estimating Software.
• Specialized knowledge and experience in alternative construction delivery methods.
• Able to lead pursuit and estimating activities on a large or complex pursuit project.
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills.
• Expert knowledge of best practice and innovative practices to control and reduce pursuit costs, quantities and risk.
• Advanced knowledge of HCSS Heavy Bid Estimating Software
• Communication and interpersonal skills for clear and effective support research, recommendations and pricing.
• Strong technical writing skills.
• Time management and strong prioritization skills to meet tight turnaround and bid deadlines.

Why work for us

Some of the benefits you may be eligible for as an employee are:

• Comprehensive compensation package and paid time off program
• Industry leading 401(k)/RRSP
• Medical/Extended Health Care, Dental, Vison and/or Provincial Medical
• Wellness benefits & Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

We are an EEO/AA/ADA/Veterans employer.

Salary Min
USD $180,000.00/Yr.
Salary Max
USD $210,000.00/Yr.