Chief Estimator

APAC-Alabama, Inc.; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

APAC-Alabama, Inc. seeks a Chief Estimator to compile data for bids on commercial and highway projects. You will review bids for conformity to requirements, select subcontractors, and maintain a bid log and market intelligence system to optimize opportunities.

You will lead estimation activities, coordinate with sales and operations, ensure safety, and travel to company facilities as needed. Strong knowledge of Takeoff, HCSS, DOT software, and Excel is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or Construction Management preferred.
• Minimum 10 years estimating heavy highway construction projects, state & federal DOT Highway Projects, and Military Bases.
• Must pass pre-employment physical, drug screen, criminal background check and driving record review.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Manage one or more Estimators.
• Review bids for conformity to contract requirements and select subcontractors.
• Maintain bid log with follow-up summary and market intelligence.
• Direct activities concerned with contracts for purchase or sale/rental of equipment, materials, or services.
• Coordinate work with external sales team on price formulation.
• Act as liaison between company and subcontractors.
• Track bids or quotes and advise management on updates.
• Maintain knowledge of Takeoff, HCSS, Project Pipeline, and DOT software.

Skills

CRM tool

Project Pipeline

HCSS

Excel

Microsoft Office

Verbal communication

Written communication

Mathematical calculations

Team leadership

Education

BS in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

Takeoff

DOT software

Project Pipeline

Job description

This Chief Estimator will compile and prepare data for estimates pertaining to bids for contract(s) from project/job specifications or plans for commercial and highway. Responsible for reviewing bids from firms for conformity to contract requirements and determining acceptable subcontractors. You will direct activities concerned with contracts for purchase or sale/rental of equipment, materials, products, or services. Also included will be maintaining a bid log with follow-up summary and market intelligence system for optimizing all vetted opportunities. In addition, you will fosters teamwork, positive work environment and overall safety of yourself and others.

Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions)

• Manage one or more Estimators.
• Must possess a professional attitude while interacting with peers, contractors and general public.
• Must be able to effectively adhere and manage all: backlog, upcoming, post bid, comps.
• Examines performance requirements, delivery schedules, and estimates of costs of material, equipment, and production to ensure completeness and accuracy.
• Advises management, planning and production departments of contractual rights and obligations including special provisions or deviations from normal specifications
• Engage and manage project hand off process from estimating to operations for all projects booked.
• May coordinate work with external sales team on price formulation in the market
• Must act as liaison between company and subcontractors.
• Promote and sell the company, and be diligent in the pursuit of opportunities, including post bid or quote, maintain tracking system on all bids or quotes and advise management periodically on updates. Track each project until a decision is made and record and review outcome.
• Maintain high level of technical knowledge of all essential programs or software needed within our operation IE: Takeoff, HCSS, Project Pipeline, DOT software or programs
• Must be knowledgeable of legal requirements.
• Must understand asphalt pavement mix designs for costing of same.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with subordinates, peers and superiors.
• Coaching, motivating, counseling, mentoring, corrective action (aka discipline), development and presentation of training to individuals and groups, monitoring and appraisal of individual performance.
• Must be able to maintain an acceptable attendance record in a flexible work schedule.
• Must maintain at all times a strict adherence to safety requirements and procedures.
• Must be available to travel and work from other company facilities as needed.
• Must possess a professional attitude while interacting with peers, contractors and general public.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily according to Preferred Materials Inc. guidelines and standards.

Education/Experience

• Bachelor of Science (BS) in Civil Engineering or Construction Management preferred
• Minimum 10 years estimating heavy highway construction projects, state & federal DOT Highway Projects, and Military Bases.

Work Requirements

• Must pass pre-employment physical, drug screen, criminal background check and driving record review.
• Must be willing to work flexible schedule including: nights, weekends and holidays when necessary.
• Must be legally authorized to work in The United States.
• Must demonstrate a strong commitment to safety.
• Regular and timely attendance is required.

Knowledge/Skill Requirements

• Must become proficient with our CRM tool and Project Pipeline
• Excellent proficiency in HCSS and the Microsoft office suite (Excel).
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to conduct advance mathematical calculations.
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.