Water Chief Estimator

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

Overview

Are you passionate about reducing pursuit costs, quantities and risk? As a Chief Estimator, you will lead pursuit and estimating activities, ensuring that cost efficient quantities and construction practices meet our pursuit, schedule and pricing goals.

Bringyour diverse ideas to build stronger, more resilientcommunities.

How You Will Make an Impact

• Reviews proposal specifications, drawings, and attend 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 disadvantages 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.

Who You Are

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related field required.
• 10+ year experience in construction industry, 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 and experience in alternative construction delivery methods.
• Able to lead pursuit and estimating activities on a large or complex pursuit project.
• Expert knowledge of best practices to control and reduce pursuit costs, quantities and risk.
• Advanced knowledge of HCSS Heavy Bid Estimating Software.
• Strong communication and technical writing skills.

Why Join Our Team

Some of the benefits you may be eligible for as an employee are:

• Comprehensive compensation package and paid time off program
• Industry leading 401(k)/RRSP
• Medical/Extended Health Care, Dental, Vision and/or Provincial Medical
• Wellness benefits & Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

We are an EEO/ADA/Veterans employer.

Salary Min

USD $190,000.00/Yr.

Salary Max

USD $250,000.00/Yr.