Chief Estimator

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Summary

The Chief Estimators primary responsibility is to manage risk for the company by providing oversight and leadership to estimating teams.

They are typically involved in multiple projects but may be assigned to a single large project when merited.

In addition to having responsibility for the technical success and execution of the projects they work on; they are also responsible for managing the relationships with the other team members.

Chief Estimators are ultimately responsible for the quality and timeliness of all estimating deliverables for assigned projects.

Day-to-day efforts are focused on management of estimating teams, but individuals will also be asked to develop work product when appropriate or when necessary to manage the flow of work in the department.

The Chief Estimator reports to Preconstruction Managers and assists with estimator assignments to ensure adequate resources are available to meet estimating deadlines and priorities.

Must have experience working on large projects including heavy civil, highway, structures, underground utility, etc.

Key Responsibilities

Manage the delivery of estimates for projects, providing input, coordination, and problem-solving value at all stages of design development.

A strong design bid build estimating background is necessary.

Personnel will develop alternative project delivery experience (P3s, Design Build, CM/GC, and CMAR) if that experience does not currently exist.

Expert level HCSS knowledge including project specific input of labor rates, equipment rates, insurance, bonding, and taxes.

Responsibility for the preparation of accurate and timely estimates on large transportation project bids from start to finish, the lead estimator leads and directs the entire estimating.

Experience working on large, complex transportation and heavy highway projects exceeding 100 million dollars.

Critically analyze bid documents and understand risk and opportunities and articulate those to management.

Define contract risk and establish contract cost exposure and probability due to the identified risk.

Propose potential risk mitigation measures and/or recommend reasonable contract contingency.

Thorough understanding of entire project phasing and scope on complex projects with earthwork, structures, paving, and underground work.

Organize estimating team to review plans and specifications, make estimate assignments, and execute overall strategy for winning the bid.

Active participant in reviewing the work of the entire estimating team for compliance with the plans, specifications, and jobsite conditions.

Obtains review and input information from contracts, legal, taxes, insurance, human resources, and other support groups.

Has a strong working knowledge of large construction company cost structures (overheads, G&A, fees, insurances).

Estimate General Conditions and one or more self-perform disciplines.

Experience leading estimates in a Jo...