Chief Estimator

6 days ago


Los Angeles, California, United States Frontier Kemper Constructors Full time
About Frontier-Kemper

Frontier-Kemper Constructors is a leading provider of heavy civil construction, tunneling, and underground mine development services. With a strong focus on engineering and construction excellence, we deliver complete turn-key construction, engineering, and design-build services to clients across North America.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly experienced Chief Estimator to join our team. As a key member of our estimating department, you will be responsible for leading the estimating activities for tunneling projects, reviewing contract plans and specifications, and supervising estimating personnel. If you have a strong background in tunneling and heavy civil construction, excellent leadership skills, and experience with HCSS and other estimating software, we encourage you to apply.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead the estimating activities for tunneling projects, including reviewing contract plans and specifications.
  • Supervise estimating personnel assigned to tunneling bids.
  • Identify major and unusual items in RFQs and RFPs.
  • Solicit quotations from major subcontractors and suppliers.
  • Prepare HCSS comparison sheets and identify D/M/WBE requirements.
  • Develop clear write-ups and documentation required for SOQ/RFP type proposals.
  • Prepare documents for bid and proposal submission.
  • Set up Bid in HCSS and price-up bid items.
  • Provide assignments and monitor take-off estimators.
  • Maintain dialogue with owner's representatives, owners, and JV partners throughout the bid process.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
  • 10+ years of relevant estimating, project management, and/or construction experience.
  • 10+ years of tunneling and/or heavy civil project experience.
  • 5+ years of experience estimating on tunneling projects.
  • 5+ years of experience leading/supervising estimating teams.
  • Experience with HCSS, Primavera P6, and Procore or similar software.
  • Willingness to travel up to 15-20%.
What We Offer

Frontier-Kemper Constructors offers a competitive salary range of $250,000-$300,000 depending on experience. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from qualified candidates.


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