What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chief Estimator position at Blue Ridge Executive Search?
About the Company
Must have General Construction estimating experience to be considered.
Seeking a Chief Estimator with experience in Municipal Work, Higher Education, Healthcare, Public Schools as well as a variety of other markets.
About the Role
Preparation of concept, budgetary and final estimate bid proposals, insure that budgets quotes and proposals are accurate and completed with professional quality. Consult with Estimating Staff, CFO, Senior VP’s on the details of bid crew rates, labor multipliers, general & administrative costs and markups, and proposal content. Conduct in assigned Pre-Construction / CM Meetings with Design Teams and Stakeholders. Consult with clients, vendors and personnel in other departments to discuss and formulate estimates in the revolved issues. Read and study bid package documents to ensure company compliance and insure that all bids are prepared in a manner consistent with those documents, i.e. instructions to bidders, scope narratives, plans, specifications, etc. Development takeoffs, evaluation and/or development of construction labor rates and evaluation of subcontract cost estimates and proposals. Review of process designs and engineering specifications for cost effectiveness and suggestions for alternatives where applicable (VE). Conceptual estimating, cost analysis.
Responsibilities
- Preparation of concept, budgetary and final estimate bid proposals
- Consult with Estimating Staff, CFO, Senior VP’s on bid details
- Conduct Pre-Construction / CM Meetings with Design Teams and Stakeholders
- Consult with clients, vendors, and personnel in other departments
- Read and study bid package documents
- Development takeoffs and evaluation of construction labor rates
- Review process designs and engineering specifications
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Building Construction is preferred. 5 years of experience in estimating. Ability to read engineering and architectural drawings and specifications. Strong Analytical skills. Outstanding and professional oral, written communication and interpersonal skills.
Required Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Building Construction
- 5 years of experience in estimating
- Ability to read engineering and architectural drawings and specifications
- Strong Analytical skills
- Outstanding and professional oral, written communication and interpersonal skills
Preferred Skills
N/A
Pay range and compensation package
$140-150K DOE
Salary : $120,000 - $150,000
