What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chief Estimator position at SPC Mechanical Corporation?
Responsibilities:
- Leadership and Management:
- Provide leadership, guidance, and direction to the estimation team. Mentor and develop team members, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Manage the day-to-day activities of the estimation department, including workload distribution, resource allocation, and performance evaluation.
- Estimation Process:
- Oversee the estimation process from project inception to bid submission. Review project plans, specifications, and other relevant documents to understand project requirements.
- Lead the preparation of accurate cost estimates for construction projects, including labor, materials, equipment, and subcontractor costs. Utilize historical data, industry benchmarks, and cost databases to inform estimates.
- Bid Preparation and Pricing Strategy:
- Develop pricing strategies and bid proposals that are competitive, profitable, and aligned with company objectives. Analyze project risks, market conditions, and client requirements to determine pricing and bid strategy.
- Review bid documents, contracts, and specifications to ensure compliance with project requirements and legal/regulatory standards.
- Vendor and Subcontractor Management:
- Solicit bids and proposals from subcontractors and vendors. Evaluate subcontractor/vendor bids, negotiate pricing and terms, and select qualified partners for project execution.
- Maintain relationships with subcontractors and vendors, fostering collaboration and ensuring timely delivery of materials and services.
- Cost Analysis and Value Engineering:
- Conduct cost analysis and value engineering exercises to identify opportunities for cost savings and efficiency improvements. Collaborate with project teams to implement value engineering solutions without compromising quality or project requirements.
- Risk Assessment and Mitigation:
- Identify potential risks and uncertainties that may impact project costs and profitability. Develop strategies to mitigate risks and minimize their impact on project outcomes.
- Evaluate project risks, including market volatility, labor shortages, material price fluctuations, and regulatory changes, and incorporate risk mitigation measures into project bids.
- Client Engagement and Relationship Management:
- Collaborate with business development and project management teams to engage with clients, understand their needs, and develop tailored bid proposals. Participate in client meetings and presentations as needed to communicate project cost estimates and pricing strategies.
- Build and maintain strong client relationships through effective communication, responsiveness, and professionalism.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
