Senior Chief Estimator

Job Description:

The Senior (Chief) Estimator leads/manages the estimating team and works with operations superintendent/foremen to provide technical expertise in all scopes of work needed to ensure jobs are measured, priced, and executed according to customer specs and within budget.

Responsibilities:

• Monitors portals, publications, databases, and/or groups to select potential jobs for bidding.

• Reviews prepared cost estimates and proposals.

• Reviews take-offs, organizes bonds and permits, and communicates with sub-contractors to determine the financial needs of completing a project.

• Identifies, measures, and tracks labor, material, and time for job costing and actual vs estimate analysis.

• Develops, maintains, and improves estimating process and AMI work methods.

• Coordinates departmental efforts with other departments for continuous flow.

• Recruits, trains, retains, and manages estimating department, including conducting monthly direct report meetings to ensure team is focused on safety, quality, and productivity.

• Coordinates with the client on all changes in scope, questions, addendums, or clarifications regarding the work during the bidding process.

• Develops and maintains relationships with customers to stimulate repeat and/or referral business.

• Acts as a resource to operations during the award/start-up phase to clarify any issues regarding what was considered in the estimate, such as materials and methods of construction.

• Serves on management team and communicates concerns/issues/suggestions related to safety, personnel, culture, behavior, etc.

• Creates and monitors progress of job measurements, takeoffs, customer proposals, and work orders.

• Strives for continuous improvement by participating in training and educational events or courses relevant to the position, career path, or industry.

Skills:

• Three (3) years proven construction estimating experience; Civil Engineering or Construction Management a plus.

• Comfortability leading a diverse team toward a common goal including supporting, motivating, and disciplining subordinates.

• Experience with Agtek and/or Bluebeam is required. Building Connected, Construct Connect, Procore.

• Ability to read civil plans and develop cost estimates.

• Detail orientated with ability to pick out details within huge plans.

• Process driven with ability to pivot and adapt to each project/issue/challenge.

• Concrete, asphalt, base stone, or excavation experience a huge plus.

• Independent and innovative decision maker.

• Strong analytical ability, quantitative and problem-solving skills, and excellent communication/interpersonal skills.

• High energy, results oriented, team mentality with a strong desire to win.

• Ability to independently manage own work and that of team, and ask questions until resolution is achieved.

• Confidentiality and trustworthiness.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $75,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)

• 401(k) matching

• Dental insurance

• Health insurance

• Life insurance

• Paid time off

• Referral program

• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Lebanon, TN: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Construction estimating: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: One location