Chief Estimator

Job Description:

Parsons is seeking a highly skilled Chief Estimator to lead our estimating team in developing, managing, and executing estimating activities for large and complex construction projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in construction estimating, excellent leadership skills, and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and manage estimating plans and procedures to ensure accurate and timely estimates.
• Lead a team of estimators in preparing and delivering estimates, including scope requirements and estimated costs.
• Oversee the preparation and delivery of estimating deliverables, ensuring they meet company policies and quality control standards.
• Utilize knowledge of resource skill sets and durations to prepare and deliver estimates.
• Review contract documents to determine reasonableness of estimated cost and verify that all risk and contingencies have been appropriately applied.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Construction Management or related field (or equivalent work experience).
• Minimum of 12 years of related work experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Clear understanding of construction contract documents, drawings, and specifications.
• Familiarity with project controls software such as HCSS Heavy Bid, Primavera scheduling software, and Estimate/Schedule Transfer tools.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated leadership experience in a similar role.
• Advanced degree in management or related field.
• Familiarity with labor and trade work practices and union requirements.
• Familiarity with joint venture interactions and procedures.

Parsons Company:

Parsons is a digitally enabled solutions provider focused on the defense, security, and infrastructure markets. With nearly 75 years of experience, Parsons is uniquely qualified to deliver cyber/converged security, technology-based intellectual property, and other innovative services to federal, regional, and local government agencies, as well as to private industrial customers worldwide.

Benefits:

• Best-in-class benefits, including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays.