What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chief Estimator position at Synectics Inc.?
Key Responsibilities
- We are seeking an experienced Chief Estimator to join our Heavy Civil Roadwork Division
- As Chief Estimator, you will lead the estimating department for heavy civil roadway and transportation projects, including GDOT, local municipal, and related transportation infrastructure projects.
- This role ensures accurate cost estimates, competitive bids, and compliance with company standards and client requirements.
- You will manage a team of estimators, oversee bid strategies, and collaborate with project managers and executives to secure profitable work.
- You will deliver consistent, competitive, and accurate estimates through detailed bids and review all bid packages prior to submission.
- This role typically involves working on multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining strong working relationships within the estimating team and heavy civil department leadership.
- Leadership and Management
- Lead and manage the estimating team, providing guidance, mentorship, and feedback.
- Develop and implement estimating procedures and best practices to improve accuracy and efficiency.
- Assign responsibilities to the estimating team for each project.
- Estimating and Bidding:
- Review Plans and Specifications to understand the scope of work.
- Analyze the project and prepare takeoffs, detailed estimate setup, subcontractor and vendor RFQs, and follow up on RFQs to ensure quotes are received.
- Visit project sites to determine potential problems, verify quantities, and determine options for construction methodology.
- Host pre-bid meetings
- Use computer-based software to complete takeoffs, verify field measurements, and obtain information from the contract documents to accurately calculate information for estimates.
- Assist in preparing Subcontracts and Purchase Orders
- Prepare project schedules for estimates.
- Prepare reports, business correspondence, and documents.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
- Assigned tasks are completed on time, in a professional and organized manner.
- Positive company image is made with clients, potential clients, vendors, and subcontractors.
- Good working relationships with internal staff, subcontractors, vendors, client representatives, etc. maintaining ethical standards.
- Ability to read, comprehend, and interpret plans, specifications, and contract documents.
- Strong knowledge of estimating techniques, cost control, and material pricing.
- Understanding of civil engineering and construction principles.
- Knowledge of project management principles, practices, and methods.
- Understanding of leadership, supervision, and administrative principles.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Experience with estimating software including B2W, AGTEK, BlueBeam, and Google Earth.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- Experience in the State of Georgia preferred.
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
- Minimum of 8 years of heavy civil estimating experience, with at least 3 years in a leadership role. Proven experience leading mid- to large-scale DOT project bids; GDOT experience preferred.
- Strong knowledge of civil engineering principles, construction methods, and DOT project requirements.
- Advanced proficiency with B2W, AGTEK, BlueBeam, and Google Earth.
- Detail-oriented, organized, and accountable.
- Must have experience in HEAVY CIVIL ROADWORK estimating for projects of at least $30 million.
- Office environment majority of time.
- Travel to project sites, as needed.
- Handles the physical demands of the job, including standing, walking, kneeling, bending, crouching, pulling, pushing, climbing, and lifting at least 50 pounds.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be working near moving construction equipment.
- Work in a field environment with exposure to dust and/or fumes, inclement weather conditions, extreme heat, and cold.
- The noise level in the field environment can be loud.
- Occasional work from home may be possible after a few months in the role, but the selected candidate must be based in the Metro Atlanta, GA area or be willing to relocate.
- 401(k) with matching
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Flexible Spending Account
- Life insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Pet insurance
- Referral program
- Bonus opportunity