Chief Estimator

ArchKey Solutions; United States; Remote; USD 105,000 - 173,000; Full time

Job summary

ArchKey Solutions is seeking a Chief Estimator to manage the estimating processes for large, complex projects from their Minneapolis office or remotely. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in electrical construction, strong leadership skills, and a focus on building effective teams. This role involves creating bid packages, mentoring staff, and ensuring accurate estimates while maintaining long-term relationships with stakeholders. Join us to energize your career in a dynamic and visionary company focused on sustainable and innovative construction solutions.

Benefits

Competitive health insurance options

401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match

Paid time off and holidays

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 10-12 years of electrical construction experience in estimating.
• 3-5 years in a senior estimating role with team management.
• Strong conceptual estimating skills.
• Experience with LEAN methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Oversee estimating process for all projects and manage project teams.
• Prepare and present estimating packages to senior management.
• Build long-term relationships with clients and contractors.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Conflict management

Leadership

Communication

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or related field

Tools

Computerized estimating systems

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Description

Chief Estimator

This position can be based out of our Minneapolis, MN office or fully remote.

About ArchKey

ArchKey is one of the nation’s largest privately held specialty trade installation and integrated facility service companies. We are a leader in designing, building and maintaining electrical, technologies and specialty systems. We’re the POWER behind making the improbable possible.

We’re electrifying the nation, energizing the future and bringing communities to life like never before. What we do today shapes the vision of tomorrow. Our work impacts lives long after the building is done. This means we are committed to building in ways that are not just technologically advanced, but sustainable, scalable and equitable by all. We’re not just energizing infrastructure, we’re energizing careers, communities, and the future.

Made up of the brightest minds in the industry, our team is our greatest asset bringing knowledge, skills, and experience to every project. This is more than a call to join us, it’s an invitation to be part of a visionary journey, to grow with us as we scale.

About The Position

As a Chief Estimator, you will be responsible for providing oversight of the estimating process for all projects and conducting final reviews of estimates. You will work on large, complex projects and will create bid packages, budgets, and estimates and provide leadership and mentoring to the estimating and construction project teams. The Chief Estimator manages and coordinates the people, processes and procedures, software and other resources used to perform the estimating functions.

Our Ideal Candidate

• Is a proven leader, able to hire, coach, and develop a strong team of high performers.
• Has strong negotiation, conflict management, and persuasion skills, able to influence at all levels of the organization.
• Has a growth mindset and is always looking to continually learn and grow.
  
  

Day in the life

• Establishes process strategy and estimating standards for all projects. Identifies risk issues and their order of magnitude. Reviews project plans, estimates and specifications and coordinates with the team on scope.
• Reviews general conditions, schedules, scopes of work, hoisting plans, site logistics and other exhibits prepared by the project team to ensure accuracy. Solicits subcontractor and/or supplier information and pricing.
• Accurately prepares and presents estimating packages to senior management and assigns responsibilities to estimating teams on each project. Ensures the flow of project information is maintained and documented. Maintains and communicates data on construction and material cost trends affecting project costs.
• Builds effective long-term relationships with customers, design team, general and specialty contractors, suppliers, and user groups that reflect credibility, support of the Company’s core values and meets or exceeds the customer’s expectations.
• Provides communications, mentoring, coaching, problem-solving and training to staff and other co-workers at all levels as needed. Advises and coaches employees and provides performance feedback regularly.
• Creates and manages an annual financial budget and maintains some level of responsibility for Companywide financials. Stays informed of new and changing Company procedures, policies, materials, technologies, techniques, and practices. Establishes, trains, and maintains estimating policies and processes.
• Consistently makes decisions in an attentive and safe manner to ensure the safety and health of self and others.
• Utilizes LEAN concepts or other continuous improvement methodologies to ensure the most efficient operations, processes, and activities.
• Promotes and models the Company mission, vision and values through exercising sound and ethical business practices, championing all elements of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and providing high quality services and programs as they relate to clients, subcontractors, co-workers, suppliers, and the public.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in engineering, construction management, building construction, architecture, or a related field.
• Minimum 10-12 years of electrical construction experience in estimating, common code requirements, design/build estimating and preconstruction with concentration in large commercial construction projects.
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in a senior level estimating role + 2 years of experience directly managing people.
• Experience with computerized estimating systems and software and strong conceptual estimating skills. Skills to read, interpret and understand financial documents, electrical bids, contracts, plans, drawings, blueprints, and specifications. Strong business analysis and mathematical skills.
• Excellent communicator/collaborator, with the ability to clearly and concisely articulate ideas and concepts and the ability to build strong working teams, cultures, and relationships at all levels and with customers, subcontractors, vendors, and other community leaders. Strong business development, documentation, and report preparation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to diagnose complex problems with strategic critical thinking skills and detail orientation, and to drive appropriate solutions with self-initiative and sensitivity.
• Extensive training, experience and skills with project management, and a thorough understanding of the project life cycle.
• In-depth training and experience with LEAN methodologies and/or similar applications. Strong process orientation.
  
  

Travel

• Occasional travel may be required
  
  

Salary Range

• $105,000 – 172,200 annually, based on experience and qualifications.
  
  

Benefits

At ArchKey Solutions, our benefits package includes competitive health insurance options (medical, dental, and vision), a robust 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match, paid time off and holidays, and access to wellness programs. Additionally, we offer professional development opportunities, tuition reimbursement, and employee assistance programs to support your growth and well-being. We ensure that our benefits are designed to promote the health, security, and work-life balance of our employees. Additional information is available at Archkey.com.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. We are an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer. #MN70-0

Beware of fraudulent job postings. ArchKey Solutions only communicates through official channels. All official communication will come from an @archkey.com email address and we will never ask for financial information, payments, or personal details outside of the standard hiring process. To confirm the legitimacy of a job, visit our careers page or reach out to a member of our Talent Acquisition team.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Construction

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