Chief Estimator Steel Construction

Peterson Beckner Industries, Inc.; Frisco (TX); On-site; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Chief Estimator for Steel Construction to lead bid preparation and project budgeting. In this pivotal role, you will communicate with various stakeholders, prepare budgets, and ensure accurate project estimations. With a focus on steel construction, your expertise will guide the team in maintaining strong relationships and delivering high-quality proposals. If you have a passion for construction and a knack for leadership, this opportunity offers a chance to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Coordinate bid preparation and assist in budget preparation.
• Review proposals and ensure proper project hand-off.

Skills

Steel Construction Estimating

Communication Skills

Mathematical Aptitude

Conceptual Estimating

Leadership Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Architecture

Tools

Microsoft Office

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+ year's 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 preferred.
• Experience with design models.
• Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture or related field preferred.
• Proficient with all Microsoft Office programs.

PBI is an equal opportunity employer.