Chief Estimator

Description

• Establish standardized procedures, methods, and processes for estimating and will oversee analyses of past performance on projects and establish estimating standards for all future estimates, as well as assist in the oversight of the historical cost database and bid management and estimating software.
• Oversee and/or assist/prepare scope/proposal letter.
• Administer Q-pen system including software upgrades, training and pricing updates.
• Oversee and/or perform estimation process, ensuring team coordinates with suppliers, vendors and subcontractors to estimate projects.
• Work closely with Superintendents and Foremen; provide job information as necessary.
• Foster the desired Harris culture.
• Oversee and/or attend pre-bid, page turn, project turnover and preplanning meetings as required.
• Review all final estimate packages to insure accuracy and completeness, prior to formal quotation.
• Provide growth and development opportunities for the team through training and continuing education.
• Encourage and build mutual trust, respect, and cooperation with clients.
• Participate in presentations to corporate management and clients. May be responsible for closing the “sale.”
• Collaborate with corporate and project management to determine what types of projects to bid, strategies, techniques, etc.
• Sources and analyzes competitive bid opportunities in the region.
• Initiate and lead project turnover process including turnover meeting, job set-up and pre-planning meetings. Assist project team as necessary.
• Manage division estimating team including recruiting, training, developing, motivating, and mentoring.
• Coordinates and leads pre-bid strategy meetings.
• Establishes protocols, policies, procedures and develop key performance indicators – follows up to ensure execution.
• Develop customer partnerships to generate long term relationships and ongoing opportunities.
• Oversee and/or prepare estimates utilizing estimating software.
• Provide technical assistance in negotiating contracts, change orders, etc. as required.
• Actively participate in various corporate strategic initiatives as assigned.

Requirements

• 10+ years of knowledge of corporate objectives impacting estimating, estimating strategies and techniques, and construction contracts
• 10+ years of using Trimble for estimations and take offs
• 10+ years of Mechanical HVAC and Piping estimating experience
• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related technical field preferred
• 5+ years in leading, coaching, and mentoring an estimating team

Benefits

• Vacation time, sick time, and paid holidays
• 401K with company match
• Short Term Incentive Plan
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Paid Parental leave

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance