Chief Estimator

Gallman Consulting; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Florida is seeking a Chief Estimator who will manage estimating schedules and oversee project bidding processes. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Engineering or Construction Management and a proven track record in estimating with over 10 years of experience. This role includes collaboration with leadership and project teams to ensure effective project delivery and compliance with requirements.

Benefits

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Health, dental, vision and life insurance

Flexible Spending Account (FSA) / Health Savings Account (HSA)

Qualifications

• 10+ years estimating experience demanded.
• Must lead complex bids, $100M+ projects.
• Ability to discuss constructability issues with project managers.

Responsibilities

• Set up projects in estimating software.
• Lead and strategize on multiple bids simultaneously.
• Standardize estimating procedures.

Skills

Project Management

Value Engineering

Technical Proposals

Education

Degree in Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

Estimating Software

Job description

As a Chief Estimator job in Florida at Company you will work closely with leadership on current projects and maintaining the estimating schedule. They will work with the estimating team to review current workload and support them in their estimating projects. The chief estimator oversees the overall scheduling, training, leading of projects, and scopes of work.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

• Set up project in estimating software
• Assist with writing technical proposals
• Hold / attend pre-estimate, estimate walk through, and pre-bid meetings
• Provide value engineering analysis for every project
• Capable of leading 5 or more bids at one time and able to handle bidding two jobs at once
• Capable of leading bids on project value and complexity that pushes the limits of our comfort zone (i.e. $100M+bid)
• Discuss with project manager and superintendent constructability issues
• Write purchase orders and subcontracts
• Assist with the selection of estimating software
• Solicit subcontractors and vendors for pricing
• Examine project requirements- sales tax, business license, wages, and local stipulations
• Develop project specific wage scale
• Develop and standardize procedures for estimating
• Discuss potential future projects with owners and engineers
• Strategize on how to meet MWBE goals or good faith efforts

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Degree in Engineering or Construction Management
• Estimating experience (10+ years)

LET'S TALK THE PERKS!

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Health, dental, vision and life insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) / Health Savings Account (HSA)