Chief Estimator

CMES, Inc. is seeking a highly experienced Chief Estimator to join our team. As a key member of our leadership team, the Chief Estimator will play a pivotal role in shaping and implementing standardized procedures, methods, and processes for estimating.

• Strategic Bidding: Determine project selection, bid strategies, and prequalification requirements.
• Risk Assessment and Profitability: Identify and assess areas of profitability, construction risks, and resource management.
• Value Engineering: Analyze alternate means and methods, implementing Value Engineering principles to determine the most economical alternatives.
• Estimate Package Review: Conduct a thorough review of all final estimate packages, ensuring accuracy and completeness before bid submission.
• Contract Negotiation: Provide technical assistance in negotiating contracts, change orders, and other project documentation as required.
• Stakeholder Management: Build effective relationships with customers, design teams, specialty contractors, suppliers, and user groups in alignment with company values.
• Department Management: Manage and coordinate department functions, including staffing, wage reviews, work assignments, and performance evaluations.
• Industry Engagement: Actively participate in industry, client, and community relations to enhance the company's image.
• Quality Assurance: Participate in periodic reviews and visits to projects as appropriate.

Qualifications & Skills Requirements:

• 10-15+ years of estimating experience in Heavy Highway construction.
• BS degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• Demonstrated knowledge of estimating processes, technology, HCSS HeavyBid, Agtek, Bluebeam, Microsoft Suite, and related software.
• Thorough understanding of DOT work, contracts, local, municipal, and state agencies, supporting trades, scopes, timelines, scheduling, and sequencing of work.
• Experience in a leadership position, planning, and delegating work, providing clear direction and goals.

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation package
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement savings plan
• Training and development opportunities
• Career advancement potential
• A positive and inclusive work environment

CMES, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer M/F/V/H/AA. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. CMES, Inc. is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran, and without regard to any other characteristic, protected by applicable law, all in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.