Sr Director and Chief Estimator (Hybrid)

Overview

Lead Estimating function, develop standards, manage team & drive cost strategy for CRB projects.

Key Responsibilities

• lead estimator
• estimating standards
• lean process
• bid analysis
• staffing levels
• team leadership

Tasks

-Participate in regional and corporate Risk Committee reviews as necessary. -Develop annual business plan for Estimating. -Capably function as a Lead Estimator when workload requires. -Collaborate with Office Leaders, Operations Directors and Senior Directors of Construction Operations to coordinate estimating and deliverable needs across the regions. -Manage CRB’s project estimating standards and processes. -Support LEAN integrated design and construction processes and work practices where practicable. -Drive design and construction estimating and cost awareness mindset into CRB’s culture. -Ensure training is embedded into the estimating team’s career path and oversee the development of our staff. -Creation and ownership of strategy and priorities of CRB estimating expertise and specialty differentiation and drive this throughout CRB’s business. -Develop and implement innovative / disruptive project estimating standards, processes and solutions across CRB. -Support regional bidding requirements, including scope development and bid analysis as required. -Ensure adequate staffing levels are maintained across Corporate and Regional estimating Teams. -Perform or participate in estimating staff employee performance reviews. -Drive a culture of continuous estimating learning and improvement that maximize CRB’s risk/reward value proposition. -Approval of estimating department costs (software, expense reports, etc.) -Provide estimating team leadership and promote trust and collaboration across CRB.

Requirements

• project management
• estimating software
• excel
• construction degree
• leadership
• 15+ years

What You Bring

-Previous project management and/or pre-construction experience. -Demonstrated breadth of experience in conceptual and detailed quantity take-off detailed estimating. -Possess strong understanding of the project (and estimate) lifecycles. -Experience with the following types of projects: -Integrated Project Delivery experience, a plus. -Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Access, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint) -Life Science Design Construction experience (Food & Beverage a plus). -Demonstrated success in leading and managing a team of cross functional estimating disciplines. -Understand project logistics and project schedules. -Able to organize, plan and manage multiple activities to accomplish desired results. -Understanding standard design and construction details and drawings. -Knowledge of estimating practices and procedures including software input and data manipulation utilizing estimating software such as Timberline (Sage Estimating) and OnScreen Takeoff. -Individual must be self-motivated and possess strong communication/interpersonal skills. -College Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture or equivalent experience. -15+ years of experience in Architecture, Engineering, and/or Construction Industry. -Possess conceptual and detailed estimating skills. -Able to work effectively and make decisions under tight deadlines.

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About Crb

-Global design-build and consulting firm with international offices. -Integrating engineering, architecture, construction, and consulting. -Projects include biopharma facilities, processing plants, and research campuses. -Unified ONEsolution model streamlines design and construction delivery. -From a basement start to delivering high-tech labs and large-scale breweries globally.

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Security Clearance

-employment is contingent on background screening.