Chief Estimator

ZipRecruiter; Williston (ND); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company is seeking a Chief Estimator to manage and bid projects, ensuring competitiveness and compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in estimating and project management, and a strong commitment to customer relations and safety standards. This full-time position offers an opportunity to influence project outcomes and build relationships with key stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years estimating and project management experience.
• Ability to provide and maintain proper licensure and acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Plans and coordinates project activities to ensure goals are met.
• Prepares bid documents and monitors subcontractor work.
• Ensures compliance with safety and environmental regulations.

Skills

Project Management

Estimating

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

2-4 year degree in construction management or engineering

Job description

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionCHIEF ESTIMATOR

Department: Construction
Location: Williston, ND
Job Type: Full Time

Job Summary:

To bid and manage projects in the company's work area in order to achieve lowest bid and highest price that the market will bear.

Minimum Qualifications:
1. 2-4 year degree in construction management or engineering from an accredited college or equivalent

2. Minimum 5 years estimating and project management experience

3. Ability to provide and maintain proper licensure, medical card and acceptable driving record.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Plans, directs, and coordinates activities of designated project to ensure goals or objectives of project are accomplished within prescribed time frame

2. Reviews project proposals to determine time frame, procedures for accomplishing project, staffing, and allotment of available resources to various phases of project.

3. Establishes work plan and staffing and arranges for recruitment or assignment of project personnel.

4. Confers with project staff to outline work plan and to assign duties, responsibilities, and scope of authority.

5. Directs and coordinates activities of project personnel.

6. Reviews status report and prepares project reports.

7. Confers with project personnel to provide technical advice and to resolve problems.

8. Coordinates and/or solicits DBE contractors

9. Coordinate and follow through on process from bid through award of project. Including timely bid document preparation, timely DBE and subcontractor quotes and bid submittals, continual contact with DBE, subcontractors, etc. to assure participation, submission of information and that contract goals will be met.

10. Meet with customers and satisfy their needs

11. Research jobs to be bid including reviewing Construction Bulletin

12. Meet with subcontractors

13. Prepare bid documents

14. Monitor subcontractors work

15. Monitor upcoming work

16. Create project schedule & monitor projects from bid to completion

17. Reconcile vendor statements monthly to assure all invoices are paid

18. Attend bid lettings

19. Prepare billings & collections

20. Manage projects (responsible for all projects bid unless reassigned)

21. Communicate effectively (verbal, listening, written) and work with difficult people under high stress situations. Self-motivated, team-player with good interpersonal skills; ability to maintain positive customer relations and act courteous/respectful of others.

22. Troubleshoot and problem solve situations/problems (material quality, equipment operation/repair, etc.). Monitor and discuss production problems with co-workers and managers/supervisors.

23. Ensure OSHA, EPA, DNR, safety and environmental regulation compliance.

24. Performs other duties as assigned.