Chief Estimator

Matrix Service; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Chief Estimator to lead their estimating department. This role involves managing estimating efforts, developing budgets from RFPs, and collaborating with various departments to ensure the quality and accuracy of proposals. The ideal candidate will have over a decade of experience in estimating, with strong leadership and communication skills. This position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact on project outcomes while upholding the company's core values and commitment to safety. If you are ready to take on a leadership role in a dynamic environment, this could be the perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of estimating experience with 5+ years in management.
• Strong leadership and communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Manage the estimating department and oversee proposal development.
• Develop budgets from RFPs and coordinate proposal delivery.
• Collaborate across departments to ensure detailed estimates.

Skills

Estimating Techniques

Leadership Skills

Communication Skills

Cost Control

Project Visualization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Construction

Tools

Microsoft Office

Estimating Software

Scheduling Software

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• Follow the standard of ethics and integrity laid down in company policy and ensure confidentiality of company and client information.
• Represent the Company with high moral standards, adhering to the “Code of Business Conduct and Ethics”.
• Support the Company’s commitment to safety and its “Core Values”.
• Manage the estimating department and enforce policies for proposals and contract development.
• Oversee estimating efforts, assign and manage employees, and monitor estimate quality, accuracy, and timeliness.
• Develop understanding of RFPs and scope of work for new proposals and generate preliminary budgets.
• Coordinate proposal estimate delivery with the proposal team and attend bid meetings and walks.
• Select appropriate estimating methods and resources for different estimate classes.
• Guide on overcoming project document deficiencies, scope clarifications, and risk considerations.
• Lead development of new processes to improve estimating and proposal efforts, including using historical data for estimates.
• Collaborate with Business Development, Project Management, Engineering, and other departments on bid evaluation.
• Maintain documentation to support estimates.
• Ensure estimates are detailed and organized to meet stakeholder needs.
• Develop, review, and present estimates and proposals to stakeholders.
• Assist with reviewing and developing execution plans to align with estimates.
• Review estimating work regularly and participate in constructability reviews and cost-saving exercises.
• Ensure estimates allow traceability back to RFP documentation.
• Review and approve schedules, indirect costs, staffing, equipment, and cranes.
• Develop risk assessments and contingencies for projects.
• Prioritize and coordinate work on multiple estimates and proposals.
• Perform other duties as required.

Essential Functions

• Maintain high standards of ethics and confidentiality.
• Represent the company ethically and uphold safety and core values.
• Manage and oversee the estimating department and efforts.
• Develop budgets from RFPs and coordinate proposal delivery.
• Select estimating methods, guide project scope clarifications, and develop new processes.
• Collaborate across departments on bids and maintain documentation.
• Ensure detailed, traceable estimates and review schedules and costs.
• Develop project risk assessments and manage multiple estimates.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 10+ years’ experience in estimating or related fields, with 5+ years in management.
• Knowledge of contract types, estimating techniques, and cost control.
• Ability to visualize project outcomes from documents.
• Leadership skills to supervise estimating teams.
• Strong communication skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office and estimating software.
• Experience with scheduling software and databases is a plus.
• Willingness to travel and work extended hours as needed.