Chief Estimator - CSA

The Haskell Company; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Chief Estimator to oversee the estimating team and ensure the accuracy of project estimates. This role involves managing personnel, developing estimates, and collaborating with various teams to enhance project success. The ideal candidate will have extensive estimating experience, particularly in sitework and concrete, along with strong leadership and organizational skills. Join a dynamic team that values your contributions and offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance and retirement plans. Ready to elevate your career? Apply now and be part of a team where your impact matters.

Benefits

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• 10 years of estimating experience preferred or 15 years relevant experience.
• Strong understanding of material specifications for informed recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Manage, schedule and train estimating personnel.
• Ensure adherence to preconstruction standards and processes.
• Develop and review estimates ensuring accuracy.

Skills

Estimating experience

Design-Build project delivery

Revit or Navisworks

Strong organizational skills

Communication skills

Self-perform experience

Forecasting design and materials

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering

Bachelor of Science Degree in Construction Management

Equivalent experience in construction

Tools

Preconstruction software

3D modeling tools

Job description

US-FL-Jacksonville | US-GA-Atlanta | US-NC-Charlotte | US-WI-Beloit | US-UT-Salt Lake City | US-OK-Oklahoma City | US-OK-Tulsa | US-MO-St. Louis | US-TX-Frisco

Requisition ID: 5103

Overview

In this role, you will manage, schedule and train estimating personnel. The Chief Estimator corroborates the development, review and accuracy of estimates while ensuring the adherence of preconstruction standards and processes.

Your Responsibilities

• Managing, scheduling and training estimating personnel
• Ensuring the Preconstruction process, standards and tools are utilized
• Acting as the Pricing Lead when required
• Developing and reviewing estimates while ensuring estimate accuracy
• Participating in proposal win strategy
• Contributing to cost savings exercises
• Assisting with the construction schedule development
• Identifying risk items and assisting with the Risk Register Development
• Assisting with the project construction budget
• Ensuring Preconstruction-Operations Turnover Meetings occur
• Assisting with Subcontractor and Vendor relationships
• Assisting with the Preconstruction Pursuit Cost Budgets
• Assisting with project procurement and buyout
• Collaborating with Preconstruction Leadership
• Collaborating and assisting the project operations team
• Participating in Preconstruction software development and maintenance
• Participating with Preconstruction Standards development
• Participating with the historical costs updates
• Other duties which may be assigned as needed
• Travel as required

Education / Experience

Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering, Construction Management or equivalent and 10 years of estimating experience preferred or 15 years relevant experience in the construction industry.

To Thrive in This Role, You'll Need

• Demonstrated estimating experience for sitework, cast-in-place concrete, process yard piping and a working knowledge of all other disciplines
• Design-Build and CMAR project delivery method experience
• Revit or Navisworks, 3D model experience a plus
• Self-perform experience
• Strong working relationships with clients, design and trade professionals
• Ability to forecast design and materials at a conceptual level
• Ability to develop a detailed estimate at a conceptual level with minimal design
• Strong understanding of material specifications to make informed recommendations
• Experience within Water / Wastewater and Industrial markets, with bonus experience in Manufacturing, Consumer Product Goods or Food & Beverage markets
• Team Leader with the ability to manage, schedule, train and develop personnel
• Strong organizational and communication skills

Join our team and be a driving force behind our project success!

At Haskell, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, professional development opportunities, and more. Join us and be part of a team where your contributions make a difference.

Ready to take your career to new heights? Apply now and become part of the Haskell family.

Environmental Factors and / or Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, this position is required to have ordinary ambulatory skills sufficient to visit other locations; and the ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and manipulate (lift, carry, move) light to medium weights of 10-50 pounds. Requires good hand-eye coordination, and arm, hand and finger dexterity, including the ability to grasp, and visual acuity to use a keyboard, operate equipment and read application / form information. The associate frequently is required to sit, reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability, or protected veteran status.

Haskell will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008. The job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessities. Essential and marginal job functions are subject to modification.