Regional Chief Estimator

CDM Smith; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled estimator to manage and administer estimating functions within a dynamic team. This role involves overseeing operating budgets, staffing, and work assignments while ensuring compliance with corporate objectives. The successful candidate will collaborate with project managers, provide technical assistance in procurement negotiations, and maintain historical data for various types of estimates. With a focus on cost effectiveness and constructability, this position offers a unique opportunity to influence project outcomes in a supportive and innovative environment. If you are passionate about the estimating field and possess strong leadership skills, this is the perfect role for you.

Qualifications

• 10 years of related experience with at least 3 in a supervisory role.
• Strong knowledge of estimating strategies and construction contracts.

Responsibilities

• Manages estimating functions and implements policies to meet corporate objectives.
• Supervises preparation of cost studies and ensures accuracy for proposals.

Skills

Estimating techniques

Cost control

Material pricing

Multi-tasking

Decision making

Problem solving

Written communication

Verbal communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Estimating software

On-screen digitizing software

Job description

Manages and administers the estimating functions in assigned region, area or group to include operating budgets, staffing assignments, and work assignments. Implements established estimating policies in assigned region, area or group to meet overall corporate objectives. Works with project managers to provide administrative and technical assistance in negotiating purchase orders, subcontracts, and change orders during procurement. Supervises the preparation of market cost studies, materials and methods, and recommends appropriate changes to database. Assists region leadership by reviewing project details and provides recommendations, and collaboratively determines strategies, techniques, and resources needed. Provides close coordination and oversight with design discipline leads for cost effectiveness and constructability for proposals. Ensures standardized use of approved estimating systems, maintenance and enhancement of the cost database estimating system. Maintains all historical data for estimating man-hours for various types of estimates (i.e. hard bid, design/build, construction management at risk, opinions of probable construction cost, etc.) and bid results by project. Reviews all final estimate and proposal packages to ensure accuracy and completeness for formal quotation and presentation. Contacts subcontractors and suppliers for outsource pricing. Performs additional duties as required.

Job Title :

Employment Type : Regular

Minimum Qualifications :

High School diploma or equivalent. 10 years of related experience with at least 3 of those years in a supervisory or management capacity. Domestic and/or international travel may be required. The frequency of travel is contingent on specific duties, responsibilities, and the essential functions of the position, which may vary depending on workload and project demands. Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.

Preferred Qualifications :

• Must reside near a regional office. (Denver, CO; Rancho Cucamonga, CA; Carlsbad, CA; Dallas, TX; Houston, TX; Maitland, FL; Syracuse, NY; Fairfax, VA; Boston, MA; Chelmsford, MA)
• Experience in Wastewater industry

Skills and Abilities :

Knowledge of how corporate objectives impact estimating, estimating strategies and techniques, and construction contracts. Advanced knowledge of estimating techniques, cost control and material pricing. Reads and comprehends drawings and specifications and identify missing elements during design development. Ability to perform conceptual estimates in multiple trades and review estimates in many trades. Strong ability to estimate many types of projects/contracts. Excellent multi-tasking skills and ability to meet strict deadlines. Strong personal computer and estimating and on-screen digitizing software skills. Strong written and verbal communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills. Proven decision making and problem solving skills.

Work Location Options :

Hybrid Work Options may be considered for successful candidate.