What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chief Estimator position at Synectics Inc.?
Seeking Chief Estimator will lead the estimating department and oversee all estimating activities for commercial, industrial, institutional, retail, and multi-family construction projects. This role is responsible for preparing accurate cost estimates, budgets, and competitive bids while collaborating with project management, operations, and pre-construction teams.
Key Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the estimating team.
- Prepare conceptual, schematic, and final construction cost estimates.
- Review plans, specifications, and perform quantity take-offs.
- Solicit, analyze, and evaluate subcontractor and supplier quotations.
- Develop bid strategies, project scopes, and schedules.
- Identify value engineering opportunities and constructability concerns.
- Coordinate with project managers, operations, and pre-construction teams.
- Present estimates and recommendations to senior leadership.
- Maintain historical cost databases and estimating standards.
- Support business development efforts and client presentations.
- Mentor and develop junior estimators.
- Strong experience estimating commercial, industrial, institutional, retail, or multi-family construction projects.
- Expertise in quantity take-offs, cost estimating, bid preparation, and cost analysis.
- Proficiency with estimating software, spreadsheets, and digital take-off tools.
- Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
- Experience leading estimating teams and coordinating cross-functional efforts.
- Excellent analytical, organizational, communication, and time management skills.
- Strong understanding of construction methods, building materials, subcontractor trades, building codes, and market pricing.
- Experience with conceptual estimating, value engineering, and pre-construction budgeting.
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).