Chief Estimator - Commercial Construction

Because of their continued growth, a general contractor in the local area is seeking an Commercial Construction Chief Estimator to join their team. As a leader in the building industry, my client hires the best and provides them with outstanding personal and professional growth opportunities in a supportive, team-orientated environment featuring high profile structures in the North Seattle and surrounding areas.

Chief Estimator Duties And Responsibilities

• The estimator will be responsible for working on several potential projects valued between $5M-200M and managing a staff.
• Provides leadership, guidance, and expertise by defining, implementing, and monitoring department estimating resources, guidelines, best practices, and procedures.
• Coordinates with a team and senior management to grow the business in line with the firm's strategic direction.
• Responsible for the completeness and accuracy of submissions.
• Establishes team assignments and identifies estimating review dates.
• Oversees and supports several projects from an operational, financial, and resource standpoint.
• Negotiation bids on new build projects.
• Review subcontractor proposals and level out the subcontractor proposals.
• Create subcontractor bid scopes of work.
• Perform quantity take-offs and square foot analysis and present in an organized manner.
  
  

Chief Estimator Qualifications

• 10 years of directly related experience, preferably in the commecrial construction industry.
• Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university highly preferred.
• Knowledge of different construction methods, planning, scheduling, and sequencing.
• Strong management skills and ability to lead and motivate team members.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from other departments and agencies.
• Excellent communication, time management, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and judge when to involve others.
• Ability to write reports and business correspondence.
• Ability to problem solve and generate innovative solutions.
• Efficient in Procore, MS Office, spreadsheets, Internet software, E-mail applications
  
  

For immediate consideration as Chief Estimator, send your confidential resume to Jason.Kurtz@gogpac.com Call|Text 605.799.8651 All qualified candidates will be contacted and given further information.

All inquiries are confidential!

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

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