Chief Estimator

MAJOR FUNCTION

• Provides Corporate Estimating Support to all districts. Estimating managers are responsible for estimating the cost of projects and materials. They work with a variety of different teams, including construction crews, purchasing agents, and other managers to determine how much it will cost to complete a project or purchase certain materials.

Reports to the Local Regional Vice President and Vice President of Estimating.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• Embrace Core Values in all aspects of the job
• Manage estimators and assistant estimators
• Prepare quantity take-offs.
• Determine initial production rates.
• Interpreting engineering drawings and specifications to determine work requirements
• Reviewing bids from vendors or contractors to ensure they are fair and reasonable
• Coordinating with other managers to ensure schedules are met and projects are completed on time
• Reviewing progress on projects and adjusting schedules as needed
• Estimating materials costs and labor hours needed to complete projects
• Managing a team of employees to ensure that work is performed efficiently and effectively
• Ensuring that contractors meet safety standards and comply with local regulations
• Reviewing finished products to ensure that they meet quality standards
• Keeping records of all project details and documentation such as contracts, bids, and correspondence
• Develop initial resource requirements.
• Solicit material and subcontractor pricing.
• Establish preliminary project schedules.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, QUALIFICATIONS, & EXPERIENCE:

• Educational and experience requirements include: 4-year engineering degree or equivalent combinations technical training and/or related experience. 5-8 years estimating, cost control, and/or engineering experience (at least 4 years estimating experience) in similar facility construction.
• Thorough knowledge of company procedure, estimating techniques, all engineering disciplines, cost control systems and accounts required.
• Ability to estimate all types of projects/contracts, plus ability to coordinate and supervise group work effort essential.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Ability to communicate orally and in writing with vendors, management, and other coworkers, both individually and in front of a group
• Regular use of the telephone and email for communication is essential
• Thorough knowledge of HCSS Heavy Bid and Microsoft office.
• Sitting for extended periods of time is common
• Hearing, vision, and speaking within normal ranges is essential for normal conversations, to receive ordinary information, and to prepare or inspect documents
• No heavy lifting is expected, though exertion of up to 15 pounds of force may occasionally be required
• Good manual dexterity for the use of common office equipment such as computers, calculator, copiers, and fax machines
• Good reasoning ability is important, must be able to understand and utilize management reports, memos, and other documents to conduct business
• Primarily an office position. Occasionally, site visits and field project visits are required. Travel to offices and projects in various locations around the country as needed.

The following physical activities are often, but not always, associated with site visits:

• Must be able to stand or walk on a project site for extended durations.
• When on project sites or if performing some types of work or activities, must wear all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including, but not limited to: earplugs, protective eyewear, gloves, hard hat, steel-toed work boots, and high visibility safety apparel.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $160,000.00 - $200,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Do you have at least 5-8 years of estimating, cost control, and/or engineering experience (at least 4 years of estimating experience) in similar facility construction?
• Do you have experience and knowledge of HCSS Heavy Bid and Microsoft Office?

Work Location: In person

Salary : $160,000 - $200,000