Chief Estimator

Responsibilities

• Estimating team oversight as required including project assignments, estimate reviews, risk assessment, final bid close and submittal
• Self-perform preparation and complete ownership of estimates
• Subcontractor and Supplier research and outreach to ensure quality scope coverage
• Post bid budget creation and project setup. Coordination with cost control department for ERP system interface for successful pursuits
• Develop and coordinate preconstruction meetings for project handoff to Operation teams
• Prepare and lead progress and proposal review meetings
• Work closely with Diversity Department to ensure compliance with all goals and requirements
• Identify critical issues and develop risk exposure summary with associated cost impacts
• Provide creative and innovative thinking to analyze and develop strategy and value engineering solutions
• Effective communication and interaction with clients, engineers, subcontractors and suppliers
• Provide complete and accurate estimates to Executive Management for review and to ensure confidence in decision making
• Working in a team-oriented environment and providing training and mentoring to others
• Develop business relationships within the regional marketplace. Active in local networking and client sponsored programs

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, construction management, and/or related field
• Experience with large scale DOT and Municipal hard bids (focus on IDOT & INDOT) as well as private market pursuits such as warehouse and data center sitework
• Experience with alternative delivery methods such as Design Build, CMGC and P3 is a plus but not required
• 10-15 years of experience in heavy civil construction estimating
• Extensive experience in earth moving, underground utilities, concrete/paving and structural concrete/bridge construction is preferred