What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chief Estimator position at Guido Companies?
JOB DESCRIPTION: CHIEF ESTIMATOR
SUMMARY: The Chief Estimator is a critical member of the Guido team, as we partner with our clients and design teams to develop project programs, conceptual estimates, budgets, schedules, and all follow-up activities. The Chief Estimator must have a proven desire to manage, direct, and work with others to achieve success and provide design assistance; investigate and offer design/construction options and solutions; prepare budgets and estimates; prepare documents for subcontractor/supplier bidding; manage the bid process; assist in developing project schedules and logistics plans; support the construction team; maintain historic pricing models; and provide post-construction client follow-up.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: (other duties may be required)
- Manage and mentor a team of estimators, reviewing, and approving all bids and proposals.
- Develop strategies for each assigned project and organize the team to execute successfully.
- Analyze project specifications, identify potential risks, and develop bid strategies to maximize profitability.
- Develop comprehensive estimates, including takeoff, material, labor, equipment, subcontractor costs, and profit margins.
- Maintain and update cost data, including historical, labor, and material rates.
- Prepare instructions to bidders, bid form, and other bid solicitation information as required.
- Work with project managers, clients, and subcontractors to clarify scope and finalize project costs
- Build effective relationships with customers, design team, specialty contractors, suppliers, and user groups that reflect and support the company's core values and meet or exceed the customer's expectations.
- Collaborate with the VP of Preconstruction to allocate resources effectively and manage the workload of the estimating team.
- Take lead in preparing GMPs/Brings GMP’s to closure.
- Drive Deadlines and Achieve Results.
- Review of all contracts and front-end documents. Work closely with legal counsel to incorporate proposals and contract negotiations.
- Lead and mentor the estimating team, providing guidance and support to ensure high performance.
- Provide regular reports and updates on the growth and development of the estimating team.
- Actively participate in industry, client, and community relations initiatives that support strategic growth objectives.
- Market work to existing clients by participating in project interviews and public events.
- Support Operations during subcontractor negotiations and project hand-off.
- Actively participate in succession planning of estimating staff.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Construction Management, Architecture, Business Administration, or Engineering. Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in estimating construction projects.
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Ability to navigate various estimating, scheduling, and database platforms (Destini, a plus) as well as the Microsoft Office Suite
- Ability to balance commitments and maintain flexibility to jump in-and-out of projects on short notice
- Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly both orally and in writing.
- Ability to meet and work within critical deadlines and under moderate pressure
- Ability to rally a team to innovatively accomplish complex goals under tight deadlines
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: ASPE certification is a plus, but not required.