Chief Estimator - Commercial / Industrial Construction

Michael Page US; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Alabama seeks a skilled Estimator to lead their Estimating department. This role involves maintaining budgets and overseeing proposals, while providing expertise in concrete estimating. The ideal candidate will possess a relevant degree and extensive experience in general building construction, with strong analytical and communication skills. The position comes with competitive salary and benefits, encouraging work-life balance.

Benefits

Performance related bonus scheme

Company vehicle and gas card

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401K plan

Profit Sharing account for ALL employees

Flexible work environment

Qualifications

• At least ten years of industry experience.
• Proven estimating experience across all divisions of general building construction.
• Specific competency in concrete construction is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Estimating department for bids and proposals.
• Provide final estimate review and approval of cost for all bids over $3 million.
• Maintain key trade partner relationships and manage bid invitations.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Mathematical Aptitude

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Time Management

Problem-Solving Abilities

Digital Software Knowledge

Negotiation Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Construction-Related Field

Tools

Estimating Software

Construction Accounting Apps

Takeoff Tools

Job description

• Lead the Estimating department for one of the most reputable GC's in AL
• Rewarding benefits with a top-ranked company cultue

About Our Client

My client provides service-bid, design-build, and general contracting services to clients in the Commercial and Industrial Construction markets. They foster relationships with their clients to add value. With three offices and over 300 employees, they are among the top local contractors in the state of Alabama.

This company self-performs many aspects of their projects including concrete, steel, and metal buildings. Given this information, the best candidates will have expertise in both self-perform and subcontract estimation / bidding.

Apply today using the link provided and your resume will be considered within 24 hours

Job Description

• Maintain a watch over all budgets, bids and proposals across all three territories, with greater focus on bids and proposals.
• Provide expertise in concrete estimating. (Steel building expertise already exists within the company)
• Provide final estimate review and approval of cost for all bids and proposals over $3 million - Includes review of quantity surveys, self-perform pricing, and trade partner pricing.
• Maintain or delegate the improvement and maintenance of the WinEst database.
• Maintain or delegate a standard tool for takeoff
• Be proficient in scheduling to review and improve preliminary schedules used in budgets/bids/proposals.
• Maintain key trade partner (subs and vendors) relationships and make bid invitation lists, both in partnership with Territory Managers
• Maintain design-build partner relationships and make invitations, both in partnership with Area Managers and President.
• Perform quantity surveying and pricing when needed to complete an estimate.
• Lead or assist with Go/NoGo analyses. When answer=Go, clearly articulate a strategy to win
• Maintain and improve all estimating and pricing/proposal templates.
• Provide direct leadership for Concrete Estimators
• Lead the preparation of most proposal packages.
• Understand and execute multiple delivery methods including Design-Build, Design-Bid-Build, and CM at Risk.
• Establish and maintain relationships with architects, owners, engineers, designers, clients, and others for potential business development

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Construction-Related Field, and at least ten years of industry experience
• Proven estimating experience across all divisions of general building construction. Specific competency in concrete construction is required.
• Analytical Skills: Analyze project plans and specifications to accurately assess material quantities, labor requirements and associated costs.
• Mathematical Aptitude: Perform calculations, quantify materials, estimate labor hours and determine project costs with precision.
• Attention to Detail: Thoroughly review project documentation to identify key components.
• Communication Skills: Effectively communicate with subcontractors, project teams and stakeholders, conveying cost-related insights, addressing concerns, and presenting estimates and proposals clearly.
• Time Management: Manage multiple projects simultaneously, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing priorities and project timelines.
• Problem-Solving Abilities: Adjust cost estimates and propose viable alternatives when facing scope changes, design modifications or unforeseen circumstances.
• Digital Software Knowledge: Demonstrate proficiency in using estimating software, construction accounting apps and takeoff tools.
• Negotiation Skills: Negotiate with subcontractors and vendors to obtain competitive pricing and optimize project costs.
• Negotiation Skills: Negotiate with owners/customers to land contracts.

What's on Offer

• Competitive base salary
• Performance related bonus scheme (Paid yearly)
• Company vehicle and gas card
• Health
• Dental
• Vision
• 401K plan
• Profit Sharing account for ALL employees
• Flexible work environment (work-life balance mentality)