Chief Estimator - Building Group

O&G Industries Inc; Torrington (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative and diversified construction company is looking for a Chief Estimator to lead a high-performing team. In this role, you will manage the estimating department, oversee bid preparation, and ensure accuracy in project estimates. You will evaluate and develop the estimating staff's skills while fostering strong relationships with subcontractors and suppliers. This position offers a chance to significantly impact project success and contribute to the company's growth. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and have a passion for construction, this is the perfect opportunity to advance your career.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with company match

Company paid life insurance

Company paid long term disability insurance

Paid holidays

Earned time off

Qualifications

• 10-15 years experience with a commercial or industrial general contractor.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage estimating department and develop hard bids and proposals.
• Evaluate performance and develop staff capabilities through training.

Skills

Estimating

Project Management

Detail-oriented

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Problem-solving Skills

Teamwork

Ability to work under pressure

Tools

Suretrack

Excel

Timberline

Job description

Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.

If you’re ready to start building your career with a company dedicated to employing the most talented workforce in the industry, we’re ready to speak with you!

O&G Industries, Inc., an innovative and diversified construction company located in Torrington, CT, is seeking a Chief Estimator eager to lead a high impact, high performing group of men and women within our Building Group. The position is based in Torrington, CT.

Duties & Responsibilities include:

• Manage the estimating department in its function of developing hard bids, construction management estimates, design build proposals and any other type of project that requires an estimate
• Prepare weekly bid calendar and ensure timely completion of estimates
• Manage and coordinate the department workload
• Participate in the determination of which projects the company will pursue
• Evaluate the performance of the department personnel and develop a strategy that will advance the capabilities of the estimating staff through assignments and training
• Identify and monitor career paths for estimating staff
• Responsible for hiring and evaluating the estimating staff and training them to ensure that their skill sets will support corporate goals
• Monitor the success and accuracy of the department’s estimates
• Oversee the management of the estimating database and historic building costs
• Review the subcontractor and supplier database
• Manage the project buyout following a successful bid

Bid Administration

• Review the subcontractor and material supplier invite list and make recommendations as necessary to the senior estimator
• Review the detailed estimate summary sheet organized by CSI code or unit price item number
• Review all estimates for self-performed work that have been prepared by other estimators
• Review the general conditions pricing for the project
• Review the qualifications and exceptions to be submitted with proposal if allowed
• Review the project schedule
• Identify potential problems with the bid (i.e., scope coverage) and offer solutions to the senior estimator

Project Knowledge

• Review project documents and understand all aspects of the project
• Review the Division 1 requirements

Bid Day

• Offer assistance to the senior estimator in evaluating subcontractor and material quotes
• Provide leadership of the estimating staff culminating with the decision on the bottom line number to be submitted
• Evaluate risk on projects when the department is preparing bids and reflect the risk level in the pricing to ensure that the project will be profitable
• Give input on potential subcontractor buyout and the resultant sub deduct

Post Bid

• Analyze project performance to understand the successes and failures and apply this knowledge to continuously improve the estimating department's work product

Subcontractor and Material Contacts

• Manage relationships with subcontractors and suppliers
• Become aware of the strengths and weaknesses of subcontractors and suppliers
• Experience with hard bid, construction management and design build estimating
• Price all divisions of work that O&G self-performs
• Keep abreast of construction inflation
• Maintain current cost records for labor, material and equipment
• Teach fellow estimators to estimate all divisions
• High level of skill with lump sum, unit price and negotiated estimates

General

• Dedicate the time necessary to prepare a winning bid and develop skill sets
• Must be self-motivated with a strong sense of urgency to get the job done
• Must be able to manage multiple tasks and have excellent follow-up skills
• Must act professionally when dealing with fellow employees and external contacts
• Strive to build winning relationships with other departments within O&G
• Participate in hiring, evaluating and managing estimating staff
• Participate in company business development efforts to identify and track potential projects

Marketing

• The estimator, as an employee of O&G Industries, is a representative of the company and must be available on occasion to participate in marketing functions such as presentations to owners.

Quality Control

• O&G Industries, Inc. has a Contractor Quality Control Program. The estimator will become familiar with this document and will incorporate its scope into self-performed work estimates. The estimator will ensure that subcontractors and suppliers follow the intent of the Quality Control program.

Qualifications

• 10-15 years experience with a commercial or industrial general contractor
• Detail-oriented with a demonstrated ability to organize and manage detailed analysis
• Experience with estimating, scheduling and/or project management technology
• Have a high degree of competency with Suretrack, Excel and Timberline
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• The ability to work in a high-pressure environment with tight deadlines
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work in a team environment

We offer a competitive benefit and compensation package that includes health, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, company paid life insurance, company paid long term disability insurance, paid holidays, and earned time off.

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We are an E-Verify Participating Employer.