Overview

The Chief Estimator I has overall responsibility for administration and execution of all estimating activities for Business Unit.

Responsibilities

• Establish Customer Satisfaction goals for Estimating
• Leads in developing accurate pricing for design-phase or GMP estimates
• Maintains appropriate industry contacts to insure best and final information on market pricing and trends
• Identify and resolve problems under conditions of incomplete information and uncertainty
• Schedules department estimating and deliverables and balances workload accordingly
• Manages the department to assure multiple duties and responsibilities are executed by all staff members
• Communicates with operations staff in planning work schedules
• Identify and communicate risks and outcomes affecting the Business Unit
• Assumes overall lead for business unit strategic planning process
• Trains and develops staff
• Manages BD process
• Responsible for keeping BUL informed of activities, progress and problems as it pertains to Estimating activities 

Qualifications

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Leverage Business Insights – Understand and act on industry trends, local market and economic conditions and our business model to make decisions and create competitive advantage.
• Deploy a Strategic Mindset - Take a broad, global perspective when considering proactive solutions to long-term opportunities and risks that might develop in the future.
• Display Emotional Intelligence - Demonstrate the capacity to recognize feelings and patterns of behavior and those of others. Manage emotions effectively in ourselves and our relationships.
• Build High Performing Teams - Attract, select, develop, recognize, and retain talented individuals. Utilize motivation and discipline to maximize performance and impact on the organization.
• Drive Team Accountability - Determine priorities and delegate work; monitor and communicate progress. Establish measures to assess the impact, quality and timeliness of results; praise success and learn from mistakes.
• Coach and Develop Others - Provide feedback, instruction, and development guidance to help others excel in their current or future job responsibilities. Plan for and support development of individual skills and abilities.

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION

• Bachelor in Engineering
• 15-20 years relevant experience
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Able to estimate all types of building projects, including residential high rise, healthcare, interiors and institutional
• Knowledge of suitable electrical contractors and suppliers for all types of projects
• Familiar with both union and merit shop electrical contractors preferred
• Knowledge of typical electrical pricing for project types above; for both union and merit shop projects preferred
• Able to take concept and schematic drawings and develop a meaningful estimate with detail
• Familiar with the use of On-Screen Take-off software program preferred

Gilbane offers an excellent total compensation package which includes competitive health and welfare benefits and a generous profit-sharing/401k plan. We invest in our employees’ education and have built Gilbane University into a top training organization in the construction industry. Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test.

Gilbane is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or disability status.