Chief Commercial Construction Estimator
4 weeks ago
We are seeking a Chief Estimator to lead and mentor our estimating team for our client in Raleigh, NC.
Responsibilities:
- Manage, mentor, coach, and train estimators and pre-construction engineers.
- Oversee multiple estimating projects as a project leader or advisor within functional teams. Ensure quality control on all estimating deliverables prepared by support staff when required.
- Lead and coordinate bid preparation requirements with the estimating team.
- Develop a bid win strategy that aligns with profitability and Owner MWBE requirements.
- Review proposal specifications, drawings, attend pre-bid meetings, and conduct site visits to establish the scope of work.
- Solicit pricing from subcontractors and suppliers, ensuring trade participation before the bid deadline.
- Thoroughly document subcontractor outreach, MWBE requirements, and scope verification in line with owner or general conditions.
- Collaborate with architects, engineers, and the pre-construction team to evaluate project specifications, requirements, and timelines.
- Negotiate pricing with vendors/subcontractors and obtain quotes for materials and services.
- Assemble detailed estimates using takeoffs and specification reviews to create accurate proposals.
- Estimate indirect costs, including management, construction equipment, tools, and support facilities.
- Compile bid proposal packages, including bid bonds, proposals, MWBE forms, and other necessary documentation.
- Prepare budgets, subcontracts, purchase orders, and assist in preliminary project scheduling.
- Lead design-build pursuits and Target Value Delivery opportunities.
- Participate in proposal presentations.
- Lead post-bid reviews to improve processes continuously.
- Provide project and field management with detailed bid documentation and subcontractor negotiation recaps for successful bids.
- Uphold the highest ethical standards in all professional and personal interactions.
- Determine cost of work pricing, site logistics, and schedule verification in collaboration with the project team.
- Develop duration estimates for specific construction activities based on the assumed approach and appropriate production rates.
- Set up cost monitoring and reporting systems and procedures. Create cost models for estimating elements and prepare cost reports for presentation to design and client teams.
- Participate in client presentations as needed.
- Collaborate with the scheduling team to align production-based bottom-up cost estimates with construction schedules.
- Develop and maintain enterprise-level estimating policies, processes, procedures, and guidelines for consistency across all projects.
- Provide guidance and oversight for estimating software use, including protocols and standards.
- Manage a database of estimation data, tracking and recording information from each job.
- Evaluate and document historical cost data and construction methods to maintain current estimating standards and databases.
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or a related field.
- 7+ years of commercial construction estimating experience.
- Strong problem-solving skills with a solutions-oriented approach.
- Proficiency in Outlook, Excel, and Word.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Valid driver's license with a safe driving record.
- Ability to read and comprehend bid documents and drawings.
- Exceptional attention to detail.
- Strong skills in planning, collaboration, and conflict resolution.
- Experience with estimating software such as Heavy Bid, Sage, OST, Procore, and takeoff software like Blue Beam.
- Travel as required.
- Manual dexterity for computer and peripheral use.
- Overtime as necessary.
Salary: Competitive salary commensurate with experience + Bonus structure.
Benefits: Health Insurance, Vision & Dental Insurance, PTO, 401K, and company phone.
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