Senior Estimator — Lead Large-Scale Bids & Cost Control

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive compensation package

401(k)/RRSP

Medical/Dental/Vision

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness benefits

Job summary

Pulice in Dallas, Texas, is seeking a Chief Estimator to lead pursuit and estimating activities, ensuring cost-efficient quantities meet pursuit, schedule and pricing goals. Bring diverse ideas to build stronger, more resilient communities.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field and 10+ years of construction estimating experience, with strong HCSS Heavy Bid knowledge. You will mentor teams, manage risk, and drive cost-effective strategies for large-scale

Qualifications

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

• Reviews proposal specifications, drawings, and attends pre-bid meetings to determine scope of work and required contents of estimate.
• Reviews and incorporates historical data from purchase orders, subcontracts, and productivity analysis reports into unit and person-hour figures.
• Provides technical and industry knowledge towards risk, contract management, owner relationships and vendor or subcontractor partnerships.
• Organizes and supervises estimating teams to prepare bids, select vendors or subcontractors and determine cost effectiveness of project to bid.
• Delegates review of project and appropriate regulations required to construct the project to meet disadvantaged business requirements and minority participation agreements.
• Prepares discipline estimates by calculating complete takeoff of scope of work. Calculates material quantity requirements from engineering drawing dimensions.
• Partners with estimating team to prepare and conduct project hand-off meetings between pursuit team and project management team.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Technical writing

Cost control

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

HCSS Heavy Bid

Job description

Pulice in Dallas, Texas, is seeking a Chief Estimator to lead pursuit and estimating activities, ensuring cost-efficient quantities meet pursuit, schedule and pricing goals. Bring diverse ideas to build stronger, more resilient communities.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field and 10+ years of construction estimating experience, with strong HCSS Heavy Bid knowledge. You will mentor teams, manage risk, and drive cost-effective strategies for large-scale