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Chief Estimator

2 months ago


Concord, United States Bay Cities Paving & Grading Full time

Join Our Team as Chief Estimator

Are you ready to take ownership of a dynamic and growing estimating department? Were seeking a seasoned Chief Estimator to lead and build a high-performing team in the heavy civil construction industry. If you possess high emotional intelligence, excellent interpersonal skills, and a collaborative leadership style, we want to hear from you

About the Role

As the Chief Estimator, you will own the entire estimating department, overseeing all aspects of its operations. This includes building and maintaining processes, leading a team of talented estimators, and developing innovative strategies to secure competitive bids.

Key Responsibilities:

Department Leadership:

  • Build, maintain, and enforce estimating processes.
  • Lead and mentor the estimating team, fostering a collaborative and cohesive environment, and managing individual team member performance.
  • Manage interactions with other company departments to enhance efficiency.
  • Manage and administer estimating functions, including identifying projects to bid on, scheduling estimating staff, and contributing to a winning strategy and marketing effort.
  • Coordinates with operations department and executives to determine bid schedule strategy.

Strategic Oversight:

  • Oversee decision-making and implement value engineering strategies.
  • Owns company bid schedule. Coordinates with estimators on bid schedule workload to prioritize resources.
  • Responsible for reviewing all cost elements of bids prepared by Estimators or Assistant Estimators. Confirms takeoff for balancing or unbalancing bids.
  • Control construction costs through negotiations with contractors, suppliers, and vendors.
  • Owns process of collaborating with finance and heavy shop departments to establish accurate equipment and labor costs in bidding database.

Talent Development:

  • Recruit, hire, train, and retain estimating staff.
  • Promote employee development and cross-training to build a versatile team.

Risk Management:

  • Analyze bidding risks and determine strategies for competitive advantage.
  • Evaluate major takeoff risks and implement best solutions.
  • Focuses on mitigating risk for the company to bid or pass on projects based on deal breaking contract language or operational requirements.

Estimating & Bidding

  • Capable of owning and putting together a complete bid package on complex heavy civil projects.
  • Strong understanding of general expenses and final entry of costs on bids.
  • Analyze and compile data for accurate project cost estimation.
  • Review drawings, specifications, and site conditions to ensure high-quality bids.
  • Prepare bid documents and ensure timely submissions.
  • Perform bid reviews to guarantee accuracy and completeness.
  • Ensure pre- and post-bid compliance requirements are completed and turned in within required timelines.

Qualifications:

  • Minimum of 10-15 years of experience as a Construction Estimator or in a related field.
  • Proven ability to prepare accurate and competitive construction bids.
  • Strong understanding of heavy civil construction materials, methods, and costs.
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication, and negotiation skills.
  • Highly proficient in construction estimating software (HCSS Heavy Bid, Agtek, Blue Beam, P6, Office 365 suite).
  • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
  • Complete comprehension of drawings and specifications relevant to our scope of work.
  • Valid US drivers license and willingness to travel as needed.

What We Offer:

  • Competitive salary and benefits package.
  • Health insurance and paid time off.
  • Opportunities for professional development and growth.

Why Join Us?

Youll have the opportunity to shape and lead a crucial department within our company. We value high emotional intelligence, collaboration, and effective leadership, and were looking for someone who shares these values to drive our estimating team to new heights.

Apply Now

Take the next step in your career and apply to join our team as Chief Estimator. We look forward to welcoming a talented leader who is ready to make a significant impact

As part of its Equal Opportunity Employment policy, Bay Cities continues to promote opportunities for women and minorities in our business.