Chief Estimator: Lead Large-Scale Pursuits & Cost Strategy

Pulice Construction, Inc.; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 190,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive compensation package

Paid time off

401(k)

Medical/Extended Health Care

Wellness benefits

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Job summary

Pulice Construction, Inc., based in Dallas, TX, seeks a Chief Estimator to lead pursuit and estimating activities ensuring cost-efficient quantities and practices align with pursuit, schedule and pricing goals. Bring diverse ideas to strengthen communities and manage comprehensive bid teams.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in engineering or construction management, 10+ years in construction estimating, and deep knowledge of HCSS Heavy Bid Estimating Software.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in construction, estimating or cost control preferred.
• Experience leading pursuit and estimating activities for large or complex projects.
• Construction, design, finance and management experience required.
• Expert knowledge of HCSS Heavy Bid Estimating Software.
• Specialized knowledge in alternative construction delivery methods.
• Ability to lead pursuit and estimating activities on large or complex projects.
• Expert knowledge of best practices to control and reduce pursuit costs, quantities and risk.
• Advanced knowledge of HCSS Heavy Bid Estimating Software.

Responsibilities

• Review proposal specifications, drawings and attend pre-bid meetings to determine scope and contents of estimate.
• Incorporate historical data from POs, subcontracts and productivity reports into unit and person-hour figures.
• Provide technical and industry knowledge toward risk, contract management and vendor relationships.
• Organize and supervise estimating teams to prepare bids and select vendors or subcontractors.
• Delegate review of project regulations to meet disadvantaged business and minority participation requirements.
• Prepare discipline estimates by complete takeoffs and material quantity calculations from drawings.
• Partner with estimating team to conduct project hand-off meetings between pursuit and project management.

Skills

Pursuit leadership

Estimating

Cost control

Technical writing

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Construction Management or related field

Tools

HCSS Heavy Bid

Job description

Pulice Construction, Inc., based in Dallas, TX, seeks a Chief Estimator to lead pursuit and estimating activities ensuring cost-efficient quantities and practices align with pursuit, schedule and pricing goals. Bring diverse ideas to strengthen communities and manage comprehensive bid teams.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in engineering or construction management, 10+ years in construction estimating, and deep knowledge of HCSS Heavy Bid Estimating Software.