Chief Estimator (Civil Construction)

Shirley prides itself on attracting, developing and retaining the best employees in the industry.  We hire ambitious and dedicated professionals to fill positions at all levels of our organization. 

Shirley Contracting Company, LLC is seeking a heavy highway / civil construction estimator, to be based out of our Lorton headquarters, to help grow our backlog of projects. This position will include a variety of project types including, civil, utility, bridge, and structures, ranging from $1 million to over $500 million.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture or related field, preferred

• 4-8 years of relevant work experience, preferably with design-build experience

• Minimum 5 years of experience developing cost models or estimates within a self-perform preconstruction environment for heavy highway / civil construction

• Demonstrate the ability to lead and motivate a team to achieve a desired objective

• Must have strong interest in construction general contracting and in the design-build delivery process

Skills & Abilities

• Software experience to include: Bluebeam, On-Screen Takeoff, AGTEK, 3D Graphics, HCSS, Google suite, SecureSheet, and Microsoft products

• Maintain high standards of professionalism and ethical behavior when representing the Company

• Strong knowledge of cost management principles and practices

• Ability to prepare cost estimates using historical cost data and project partner input through knowledge of construction means, methods and production rates

• Clear understanding of integrated design and construction schedules

• Ability to interface with and communicate cost implications with various project stakeholders

• Strong leadership, communication and relationship-management skills

• Ability to train, manage and influence several direct reports

• Ability to motivate and collaborate with peers working at other firms

• Ability to work with and present to executive leadership

• Self-motivated, organized team player with ability to manage work priorities in a fast-paced environment

• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to multi-task

Responsibilities

This position serves as an integral member of the Project Development Team working to deliver complex design-build and bid-build projects in Virginia, Maryland and The District of Columbia. The Chief Estimator leads the estimating team through the project development phase. Key responsibilities include:

• Lead a team during the bidprocess including executive review and meetings 

• Analyze drawings, specifications, proposals, and other documentation to prepare cost estimates

• Monitor and develop solutions for maintaining contract and program compliance

• Engage internal departments, such as Marketing, Legal and Risk, to assist in preparation of RFQ and RFP responses

• Actively participate in RFQ and RFP responses including client interviews and providing strategic insights to pursuit strategy

• Actively participate in the design development process providing feedback on the cost design alternatives and leading stakeholder decision meetings

• Actively participate in Subcontractor and/or Vendor relationship management 

• Actively participate in Subcontractor and/or Vendor qualification and scope reviews

• Participate with and support Subcontractor and/or Vendor purchasing

• Develop and maintain relationship with internal and external stakeholders

• Attend industry events in a professional capacity

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Shirley Contracting (subsidiaries and affiliates) is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, physical and mental disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/assignment, citizenship, pregnancy or maternity, protected veteran status, or any other status prohibited by applicable national, federal, state or local law. Shirley Contracting promotes a drug-free workplace.

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws: Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA); Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)  and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA).

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Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full time basis in order to be considered.