What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chief Construction Estimator position at Triple Crown Corporation?
About our company...
Triple Crown Corporation is dedicated to providing excellent Real Estate Development, Property Management, and Construction services in the Greater Harrisburg area. With over 47 years of service, we strive to provide quality and commitment to our loyal customers.
About the position...
The Chief Estimator is responsible for monitoring estimating components of construction projects within the company. Responsibilities include ensuring that the Estimating staff follow processes and procedures as outlined by company management; playing an integral part of designing new projects with in-house staff, subcontracted design teams, and ownership; and ensuring all estimates are on-time, in the proper format, make logical sense, and are updated at regular intervals to account for new information and future projects.
- Leads the Estimating Team in residential, commercial, and site projects.
- Recruit, hire, on-board, review, develop, discipline, terminate employees according to TCC standards.
- Assigns Estimators and other essential personnel to specific projects.
- Ensures coordination among design/estimating, purchasing, construction, and internal/external customers for all projects.
- Coordinates construction and group asset scheduling with the Director of Construction Services, Project Managers, Property Management Team and Superintendents.
- Assists in the preparation and awarding of site bids, specifications, and estimates – sewer, water, and all other utility coordination and schedules.
- Secures detailed construction estimates from contractors, approves final estimates, and ensures all contractors and suppliers are notified of bid results.
- Monitors all Estimating functions, including the contractor and supplier base and processes for pricing, contract negotiations, bidding, bid evaluations, and selection criteria.
- Ensures accurate and reasonable high-level estimates are completed during design development, construction estimates are completed pre-bid, and construction estimates are completed at buy out.
- Reviews plans and identifies inconsistencies while providing solutions to ensure quality work.
- Confirm the plan meets design criteria intent (lease exhibits & TCC phase specifications).
- Develop, print, and distribute P.O.’s and job schedules.
- Maintain current and accurate pricing on file for all projects.
- Supervise the printing and distribution of P.O.’s and job schedules.
- Solicit bids and prepare bid packages.
- Prepare quantity take-offs for proposed projects within initial schedule.
What we are looking for from you...
- Minimum of 15 years combined experience with estimating and construction management
- Background in Residential/Commercial Estimating, Engineering or Architecture is preferred
- Proven ability to schedule projects and personnel
- Working experience with all phases of Site Work - Expert in Commercial and Residential construction.
- Ability to work closely with customers, construction personnel, other departments, contractors, suppliers, and other team members
- Ability to work from drawings and blueprints
- Ability to meet schedules within determined deadlines and hold subordinates accountable
- Proficient in Yardi Project Management, Sage Estimating Software, Smartsheet Scheduling, and Take-Off modules, Bluebeam
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and mobile devices
- Must have a solid command of construction fundamentals, OSHA requirements and well versed in all aspects of construction codes
- Must have a valid Driver’s License, reliable transportation, and automobile insurance
How you and your family can benefit from working with us...
- Employer Paid Insurances - Short Term & Long Term Disability and Life Insurance
- Discounted Health Insurances Available - Medical, Dental, and Vision
- Retirement Plan - 401K with Employer Match & Profit Sharing
- 11 PTO days within the first 6 months of employment
- 3 days of Wellness Hours - to use towards you and your family's health & wellbeing
- 9 Company Paid Holidays!
- Stable, Growing, Successful company with over 47 years of success in the Greater Harrisburg area!
