Construction Chief Estimator

Description

• Develop and ensure adherence to TCCI’s policies and procedures.
• Prepare and analyze cost models during the preconstruction phase and/or bidding period.
• Manage workloads and schedules of self and subordinates to meet deadlines.
• Remain up to date on industry trends, technology, methods, costs, and building codes.
• Participate in meetings with various stakeholders.
• Foster and enhance TCCI’s relationships with owners, architects, and subcontractors.
• Work effectively with all colleagues and constituents and actively participate as a team member.
• Perform project qualification, solicitation, and pricing efforts for estimating department projects.
• Manage workloads to meet project deadlines, overseeing personal and subordinate schedules to ensure timely delivery.
• Manage an extensive pipeline of diverse, ground-up, and renovation projects in Preconstruction.
• Ensure competitive bids and proposals.
• Oversee diverse ground-up and renovation projects in Preconstruction, ensuring effective management of project flow and scope.
• Manage standardization, organization, and distribution of preconstruction-related correspondence.
• Look for opportunities to lead process improvements using progressive practices.
• Develop and maintain a cost history database for budget and estimate development.
• Cultivate and enhance relationships with owners, architects, and subcontractors to support successful project pursuits.
• Review owner contracts and identify cost implications and risks.
• Hire and actively develop pre-construction and estimating staff.
• Lead the Preconstruction/Estimating staff in preparing detailed estimates across various project phases, including conceptual, schematic, and guaranteed maximum price (GMP) calculations.
• Take ownership of projects/clients managing both up and down.
• Manage the efforts of the Preconstruction/Estimating staff as they prepare detailed estimates.
• Identify and mitigate risk during preconstruction or bidding phases.
• Ensure staff compliance with TCCI's estimating and corporate policies, maintaining high professional standards in all interactions.
• Prepare and analyze cost models, maintain a cost history database for budget and estimate development during the preconstruction phase.
• Stay updated on industry trends, implementing progressive practices like Lean, VDC, and IPD in collaboration with operations teams.
• Actively participate in industry, client, and community relations to enhance company image.
• Assemble General Conditions in collaboration with TCCI’s operations team.
• Ensure the flow of preconstruction information is maintained and documented.

Requirements

• Technology-literate, proficient in Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, Outlook) and estimation software platforms (e.g., Timberline, On-Screen Takeoff, BIM, etc.).
• Effective organizational and time management abilities to handle complex responsibilities.
• Has at least 5 years of experience as a Preconstruction Director or Chief Estimator in a General Contractor setting, supervising teams of at least eight members.
• Displays a deep passion for construction, process enhancement, and fostering employee growth.
• Able to work with minimal direction.
• Work with professionalism in all interactions.
• Capable of efficiently managing multiple projects and tasks concurrently.
• Understanding of the influence of market conditions on pricing.
• Must be able to manage multiple tasks and have excellent follow-up skills both internally and externally.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrates a strong work ethic and professionalism in interactions with subordinates and colleagues.
• Proficient in delivering compelling presentations and possesses excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong sense of urgency and initiative.
• Works adeptly in a team environment, fostering cooperation and productive teamwork.
• Possesses strong skills in cost estimating and analysis across various project stages (conceptual, schematic, design, and construction).
• Experience with GMP and CMAR contracting models is an advantageous addition to the qualifications.
• Demonstrates expertise in RFP/Q preparation and analysis, with knowledge of diverse construction methods, purchasing, negotiations, presentations, and personnel management.
• Able to work with speed and efficiency.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Holds a Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field and brings a minimum of 15 years of Estimating experience.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance