Chief Estimator Job

Pennsylvania
Experience: 10 Yrs
Interview Type: Face to Face
Employment Type: FULLTIME
Experience Level: Manager (Manager/Supervisor of Staff)
The Chief Estimator coordinates the preparation of budget estimates based on site visits /conceptual information, and hard bid estimates. The Chief Estimator focuses on the development of bid strategies and general trade estimates. This position provides supports services as required by the management department during the preconstruction and construction phases. This position reviews the pricing and scope sheets prepared by the subcontractor trades so that they are responsible for the estimate from start to finish. The Chief Estimator reports directly to the Executive Vice President of Estimating and has a support staff including Estimating Coordinator and Estimators.

What you'll do:

Understand and interpret, with accuracy, project blueprints and conceptual drawings, bidding specifications, scope descriptions, contracts and related documents.
Prepare estimates, proposals, accompanying cost information and schedules.
Operate a computerized bidding system with precision and speed.
Address bid requests, estimates and proposals in a prompt, professional and courteous manner.
Determine duration of project, dollar value, reviews budget prior to submission.
Coordinate and lead Project Turn-over meetings, provide project teams with all background information for a successful completion and attend Pre-Bid meetings.
Evaluate bids from vendors and subcontractors for completeness.
Responsible to order drawings from Estimating Coordinator to estimate divisions as designated by Chief Estimator.
Conduct site visits to potential sites for investigation and prepare initial conceptual budgets based upon findings.
Develop Sub Contractor list for Bid soliciting.
Responsible for entire Bid process from inception to Bid submission.
Provide timely and cordial interaction with supporting work groups, such as Accounting, Operations, Human Resources, etc.
Review subcontractor lists and monitor progress of bid solicitation including ensuring adequate subcontractor coverage on bid day.
Other tasks as necessary or assigned.
What you'll need to be familiar with:

Commercial Project Estimating
Restaurants
Schools
Car Dealerships
Office Spaces
Ground Up Buildings
Retail Spaces
Multi-Unit Housing
Results Driven.
Problem Solving/Cost Analysis
Communication and Time Management Skills
Your success story:

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, or Construction management or relevant experience in lieu of education.
Computer Skills; proficient in MS office, required. Timberline and estimating software, preferred.
What we offer you in return:

Competitive salary and benefits package which includes, medical, dental, and vision, 401(k), employee wellness, supplemental insurance, paid time off, education and training, lunch and learns, team building outings and activities, holiday parties, and so much more!

Key Skills
budget estimates, hard bid estimates, general trade estimates, bidding specifications, scope descriptions, contracts and related documents, Commercial Project Estimating

Other Benefits