The Company

My client operates as a leading commercial construction firm with 20 years of experience, specializing in nationwide ground-up and interior projects across various markets including fuel, restaurants, retail, offices, healthcare, and senior living.

The Role

The Chief / Senior Estimator is responsible for the oversight of the estimating process for all projects, and will establish standardized procedures, methods, and processes for estimating and training estimating resources.

• Analyze drawings and specifications and distribute to bidding subcontractors.
• Understand contractual terms, conditions, and requirements.
• Create detailed take-offs for each project and use to develop cost and analyze subcontractor proposals.
• Negotiate with subcontractors to ensure each trade includes full scopes of work.
• Create and maintain a cost database for labor and material pricing.
• Lead preconstruction teams through the estimating, proposal, and value engineering processes.
• Work with operations department to coordinate scheduling, scope coverage, and bid submittal.
• Work with clients to value engineer projects within their budget.
• Provide mentorship to junior estimators by assisting with coordination and sharing experience.
• Enhance relationships with clients, architects, and engineers.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
• Protects operations by keeping financial information and plans confidential.

Rewards And Benefits

They are looking to pay up to $150,000 per annum benefits package.

• Medical, Dental and Vision coverages available
• 401-K Retirement Plan
• Company Paid Life insurance for employee
• Voluntary Life Insurance available
• Short- and Long-Term Disability Coverages available
• Accident and Critical Care coverages available
• Legal Plan assistance offered
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Company Holidays
• Paid Vacation Days
• Paid Sick Days

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience working for a General Contractor.
• At least 5 years' experience as an Estimator in commercial construction
• At least 7 Years' experience in the Commercial Construction Industry
• Extensive Estimating experience in; Healthcare, Retail, Commercial
• Construction site experience – good knowledge of how a construction project operates from start to finish.