Chief Estimator

Matrix Service; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Dental and Vision plans

Disability benefits

Life and AD&D insurance

Employee Assistance Program

401(k) plan with company match

Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP)

Wellness program

Adoption assistance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Performance or safety bonus program

Job summary

Matrix Service is seeking a Chief Estimator to lead the company-wide estimating team and drive continuous improvement in software and processes for EPFC estimates and proposals.

You will mentor professionals, coordinate with business development, engineering, and project management, and ensure timely, accurate bid packages while maintaining confidentiality and ethical standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction, or related field (or equivalent).
• 10+ years in estimating, with 5+ years in management of estimating teams.
• Experience with multiple contract types (Lump Sum, Time & Materials).
• Ability to visualize project from drawings and documents.

Responsibilities

• Lead the estimating department and support cross-functional bid teams.
• Develop and improve estimating processes and historical data usage.
• Ensure estimates are detailed, traceable, and ready for review by stakeholders.
• Present estimates and proposals to clients and senior management.

Skills

Estimating leadership

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Team mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Construction

Tools

Sage Timberline

Aspen (ACCE) estimating

MS Project

Primavera

Microsoft Office (Word/Excel/Outlook/PowerPoint)

Job description

The Chief Estimator will provide leadership to our estimating team company wide. Direct a process of continuous improvement developing new software and procedural solutions to provide consistency and confidence in the multi-discipline EPFC estimates and proposals developed throughout the company. Be responsible for mentoring, supporting, and developing professionals working on challenging multi discipline projects.

Essential Functions

• Follow the standard of ethics and integrity that are laid down in company policy and ensure that company information and information entrusted to us by our clients is kept with the appropriate level of confidentiality.
• Represent the Company at all times with high moral standards while adhering to the Company's "Code of Business Conduct and Ethics"
• Actively supports the Company's commitment to safety and its "Core Values"
• Manage the estimating department and enforce the requirements of the "Matrix Service Company Policy for Proposals and Contract Development."
• Oversee estimating efforts with the proposal delivery group, assign and manage employees, including monitoring the quality, accuracy, and timeliness of various estimates and proposals.
• Quickly develop and understanding of the RFPs and scope of work of new proposals and generate an order of magnitude budget.
• Coordinate proposal estimate delivery with estimating manager/lead, who will attend bid meetings and bid walk, etc.
• Determine the appropriate estimating method and resources required for various estimate classes.
• Provide guidance on how to overcome project document deficiencies, including scope clarifications, identifying and accounting for project risk.,
• Lead the development of new processes and procedures to improve estimating and proposal efforts. Including the Review and incorporation of historical data into unit and hour figures for estimates.
• Work with Business Development, Project Management, Engineering, other functional departments, and management, as needed, in the preparation and final evaluation of bids.
• Ensure all documentation is maintained to support the estimate.
• Provide guidance to ensure that estimates are generated at an appropriate level of detail and organized to meet the need of internal and external stakeholders
• Develop, review, and present estimate and proposal presentations to internal and external stakeholders
• Assist in the review and development pf execution plans to undertake the work.
• Ensure alignment between estimate basis and execution plan.
• Perform regular reviews of the estimating work being undertaken by the team.
• Participate in constructability reviews and cost and schedule saving exercises.
• Ensure that estimates are generated in a manner that allows takeoffs and pricing to be traced back to defining RFP documentation.
• Review and approve preliminary schedules, indirect costs, staff, craft support, construction equipment selection and cranes.
• Develop risk ranging for elements of the project and use that to assign contingency.
• Coordinate and prioritize the work on multiple ongoing estimates and proposals.
• Perform other duties as required or assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction, or related field and/or equivalent combination of education/experience if no degree.
• Minimum 10+ years' experience in estimating, field engineer, or site construction leadership involved with estimating or cost monitoring, including 5+ years of management experience.
• Familiarity with various contract types, from Lump Sum to various Time and Materials contract types
• Able to visualize the finished product from the drawings and other documents provided.
• Strong knowledge of estimating techniques, engineering disciplines, and cost control techniques.
• Ability to estimate all types and sizes of industrial projects.
• Ability to supervise estimating personnel in the preparation and progress of complex estimates.
• Experienced with managing and motivating a team of professionals.
• Good oral, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to develop and present clear and concise presentations to clients and senior management.
• Have a good understanding of the operating process at the facilities being estimated such as refineries, terminals, power plants, mining, or other heavy industrial facilities.
• Self-motivated enthusiastic team player willing to work with others and adopt new ideas and methods.
• Good computer skills including an operating knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
• Familiarity with Sage (Timberline) and Aspen (ACCE) estimating or other estimating software a plus.
• Project scheduling software (MS Project or Primavera) and databases will be an advantage.
• This position may require occasional travel and extended workdays.

• medical
• dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents
• disability benefits
• life and AD&D insurance
• an employee assistance program (EAP)
• a 401(k) plan with company match
• an employee stock purchase plan (ESPP)
• robust wellness program
• adoption assistance
• paid time off
• tuition reimbursement
• a performance or safety bonus program

At Matrix, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. We encourage all whose experience aligns with the listed qualifications to apply and explore joining our organization.

EEO/M/F/Disability/Vets Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, marital status, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristic or category.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

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