Chief Estimator
Direct Hire
Concord, California
$195,000 - $250,000
Taking on the position of Chief Estimator means taking full ownership of the estimating department's operations. Your role involves overseeing every aspect, from establishing and upholding processes to guiding a team of skilled estimators and devising innovative strategies to secure competitive bids.
Key Responsibilities:
Department Leadership:
- Establish, maintain, and enforce estimating processes.
- Guide and mentor the estimating team, fostering collaboration and managing individual performance.
- Coordinate with other company departments to streamline operations.
- Administer estimating functions, including identifying projects, scheduling staff, and contributing to winning strategies.
Strategic Oversight:
- Lead decision-making and implement value engineering strategies.
- Manage the company's bid schedule, coordinating workload to prioritize resources.
- Review all bid costs and negotiate with contractors and suppliers.
- Collaborate with finance and heavy shop departments to establish accurate bidding costs.
Talent Development:
- Recruit, train, and retain estimating staff.
- Promote employee development and cross-training for a versatile team.
Risk Management:
- Analyze bidding risks and develop competitive strategies.
- Evaluate major takeoff risks and implement solutions.
- Mitigate risk for the company based on contract language or operational requirements.
Estimating & Bidding:
- Prepare comprehensive bid packages for complex projects.
- Understand general expenses and finalize bid costs.
- Analyze data for accurate project cost estimation.
- Review drawings, specifications, and site conditions for quality bids.
- Ensure timely bid submissions and compliance with requirements.
Qualifications:
- 10-15 years of experience in Construction Estimation or related fields.
- Demonstrated ability to prepare accurate and competitive bids.
- Strong understanding of heavy civil construction materials, methods, and costs.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication, and negotiation skills.
- Proficiency in construction estimating software.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Thorough comprehension of relevant drawings and specifications.
- Valid US driver's license and willingness to travel as required.
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