Chief Estimator Steel Construction

ZipRecruiter; Frisco (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Chief Estimator for Steel Construction. This pivotal role involves overseeing bid preparations, managing project budgets, and ensuring seamless transitions to construction teams. The ideal candidate will have over a decade of experience in steel construction estimating, showcasing excellent communication and leadership skills. You will be responsible for mentoring staff and maintaining strong relationships with various stakeholders. Join a dynamic team where your expertise will drive successful project outcomes and foster a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of steel construction estimating experience required.
• Strong business communication and leadership skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate bid preparation and assist in budgets and schedules.
• Review proposal specifications and maintain relationships with teams.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Strong math aptitude

Leadership skills

Ability to meet deadlines

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Architecture

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

Chief Estimator Steel Construction

• Full-Time

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Communicate with Owners, Representatives, Fabricators, General Contractors, Suppliers, and Consultants.
• Coordinate bid preparation requirements.
• Assist in preparing budgets, subcontracts, purchase orders and preliminary project schedules.
• Ensure proper project hand off when project is taken over by construction team.
• Review proposal specifications, drawings, and conditions to determine scope of work.
• Estimate Indirect cost including management, construction equipment and tools.
• Review all proposals internally before being submitted to Owner, Fabricator, and/or General Contractor customers.
• Engage in proposal presentations as necessary.
• Training and mentoring of estimating staff and direct reports.
• Maintain strong and positive relationships with operations teams.
• Prepare budget pricing, unit price schedules and lump sum pricing.

REQUIREMENTS

• 10+ years of steel construction estimating experience.
• Excellent communication skills with a strong math aptitude.
• Experience in industrial & commercial structural & miscellaneous construction work.
• Able to work with speed and accuracy, consistently meeting deadlines.
• Experience in conceptual estimating and design build.
• Strong business communication and leadership skills, supervisory experience.
• Experience with design models.
• Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture or related field.
• Proficient with all Microsoft Office programs.

PBI is an equal opportunity employer.