Chief Estimator

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Job description

CHIEF CIVIL ESTIMATOR

The ideal candidate has 10-15 years' experience in Civil estimating and will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and implementing heavy and highway civil estimating, focused primarily on earthwork, including buildings, shoreline reconstruction, and site utilities for clients ranging from large, National GCs and government agencies through smaller, local developers. Responsibilities will include participation in entire estimating / proposal process from client interactions, selection of proposed projects, quantity take-off, supplier and subcontractor solicitation, scope writing, and contract review.

Responsibilities

· Project procurement.

· Develop and maintain estimating/bidding schedule.

· Quantity estimating/surveys and estimate building.

· Subcontractor and supplier solicitation

· Scope writing/proposal submissions and Contract Review

· Update of management on status of estimating schedule.

· Manage/mentor junior estimators.

· Manage estimating databases/estimating software.

· Evaluate and adapt to current market conditions/costs.

· Project diversity analyses and incorporation into proposals as required.

· Working with Project Manager's on Job Cost development

Qualifications

· Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience (10-15 years heavy and highway estimating experience)

· Strong business acumen in project planning, sales and department management.

· Strong verbal, written, and organizational skills.

· Proficient in all Microsoft Programs

· Proficiency in Trimble Business Center preferred.

· Proficiency in Sage Estimating preferred.

· Estimating/sales Background. Experience in closing the deal.

Benefits

· Vacation / PTO

· 401k

· Health insurance

· Training & Education Program

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00 - $125,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental Pay:

• Bonus pay

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Construction Estimating: 10 years (Preferred)

Work Location:

• One location

Work Remotely:

• No