Chief Estimator - Structural Steel Division

Responsibilities

The Chief Estimator is responsible for managing the overall bid process for estimating steel projects that are assigned to the Steel Division. They will be responsible for pursuing projects throughout their pre-proposal and proposal cycle. They must prepare detailed estimates of structural steel projects to include labor, equipment, and material fabrication costs. They must have a good understanding of steel fabrication processes and materials, as well as experience in developing accurate cost estimates.

The Chief Estimator works closely with the Business Unit Leader, General Superintendent, Safety Department, and Quality Manager to develop bid strategies, resource availability, vendor relationships, safety requirements, quality requirements, and project schedules, in order to provide a comprehensive estimate. They are responsible for updating the bid logs in Mondays.com, Steel Division folders, Bid Status log in Excel, as well as other logs or other related documents required to be maintained.

The Chief Estimator must have a good understanding of erection requirements and procedures to be able to provide accurate cost estimates associated with crane selection, rigging, bracing, and general erection of structural and miscellaneous steel. The ability to travel to project sites for preconstruction and construction visits is also required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or construction management or a minimum of ten years’ experience in the construction industry, along with a minimum of five years of experience in commercial structural steel or miscellaneous metals.
• Communicates well both verbally and in writing, creates accurate and punctual reports, delivers presentations, shares information and ideas with others, has good listening skills.
• Effectiveness in planning and controlling work, motivating and developing subordinates, improving work methods and results, encouraging and supporting suggestions for work improvements, etc.
• Knowledge of design principles and engineering specifications related to structural steel.
• Proficiency in using software programs related to structural steel design and estimation. Similar to Tekla, E-Takeoff, Sage, Stack, etc.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, sketches, and other technical documents.
• Understanding of basic geometry and trigonometry.
• Ability to calculate loads and stresses on structural steel members.
• Knowledge of local building codes and regulations.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Excellent communication, problem solving, and organizational skills.
• Experience in commercial structural steel projects.
• Experienced with Construction Scheduling.