Chief Estimator

20 hours ago


Austin, United States Flatiron Construction Full time


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.
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