Chief Estimator

Big-D Careers; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Dallas seeks a Chief Estimator to lead pursuit and estimating activities ensuring cost efficiency and quality standards are met. The successful candidate will manage project estimates, coordinate teams, and possess deep technical knowledge in construction and risk management. This role offers an attractive compensation package and opportunities for professional growth within a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive compensation package and paid time off program

Industry leading 401(k)/RRSP

Medical/Extended Health Care

Wellness benefits & Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in the construction industry preferred.
• Experience leading pursuit and estimating activities for large projects.
• Expert knowledge in best practices to control and reduce pursuit costs.

Responsibilities

• Lead estimating activities and ensure cost efficiency.
• Review proposals, drawings, and scope of work.
• Organize and supervise estimating teams for bids.

Skills

Communication

Technical Writing

Cost Control

Leadership

Risk Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management

Tools

HCSS Heavy Bid Estimating Software

Job description

Overview

Are you passionate about reducing pursuit costs, quantities and risk? As a Chief Estimator, you will lead pursuit and estimating activities, ensuring that cost efficient quantities and construction practices meet our pursuit, schedule and pricing goals.

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What you will be doing

• Reviews proposal specifications, drawings, and attend pre-bid meetings to determine scope of work and required contents of estimate.
• Reviews and incorporates historical data from purchase orders, subcontracts, and productivity analysis reports into unit and person-hour figures.
• Provides technical and industry knowledge towards risk, contract management, owner relationships and vendor or subcontractor partnerships.
• Organizes and supervises estimating teams to prepare bids, select vendors or subcontractors and determine cost effectiveness of project to bid.
• Delegates review of project and appropriate regulations required to construct the project to meet disadvantages business requirements and minority participation agreements.
• Prepares discipline estimates by calculating complete takeoff of scope of work. Calculates material quantity requirements from engineering drawing dimensions.
• Partners with estimating team to prepare and conduct project hand-off meetings between pursuit team and project management team.

What we are looking for

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related field required.
• 10+ year experience in construction industry, estimating or cost control preferred.
• Experience leading pursuit and estimating activities for large or complex projects.
• Construction, design, finance and management experience required.
• Expert knowledge of HCSS Heavy Bid Estimating Software.
• Specialized knowledge and experience in alternative construction delivery methods.
• Able to lead pursuit and estimating activities on a large or complex pursuit project.
• Expert knowledge of best practices to control and reduce pursuit costs, quantities and risk.
• Advanced knowledge of HCSS Heavy Bid Estimating Software.
• Strong communication and technical writing skills.

Why work for us

Some of the benefits you may be eligible for as an employee are:

• Comprehensive compensation package and paid time off program
• Industry leading 401(k)/RRSP
• Medical/Extended Health Care, Dental, Vison and/or Provincial Medical
• Wellness benefits & Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

We are an EEO/AA/ADA/Veterans employer.

Salary Min

USD $180,000.00/Yr.

Salary Max

USD $220,000.00/Yr.