Chief Estimator
Hays

Job Info

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Your new company

Our client is a top 10 ENR General Contractor that specializes in water and other critical infrastructure and over the past decade, they have grown tremendously, including projects over $350 million. They currently have a backlog of projects over 1 billion dollars.

Your new role

Develop Accurate Estimates:

• Create precise and timely electrical construction estimates.
• These estimates serve as the foundation for competitive bids and proposals.
• Clients include General Contractors, Owners, Developers, and end-users.

Analyze and Interpret:

• Thoroughly examine detailed drawings and specifications.
• Understand project requirements and constraints.

Value-Engineered Alternatives:

• Identify and price alternatives to original plans and specifications.
• Optimize cost-effectiveness while maintaining quality.

Budget Pricing:

• Generate budget estimates based on schematic drawings and narrative descriptions.

Drafting and Communication:

• Prepare scope letters, proposals, and vendor solicitations.
• Foster positive relationships with clients and vendors.

Leadership and Development:

• Lead the Estimating Department.
• Mentor junior personnel.
• Maintain and enhance computerized estimating programs and databases.

Deadline Management:

• Work efficiently under time pressure.
• Remain composed and calm.

Change-Orders and Handoffs:

• Handle change-orders during ongoing projects.
• Facilitate smooth transitions from estimating to operations by clearly communicating detailed scopes of work, specifications, and job-specific conditions.

Quality Assurance:

• Review estimates created by others for accuracy and completeness.

Company Standards:

• Contribute to defining and communicating company standards for estimating electrical design/build and plans and specs work.

What you'll need to succeed

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field + 12 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
• Working knowledge of Accubid Anywhere utilizing Live Count estimating software is preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in electrical power, instrumentation/controls, schematics and control diagrams.
• Experience in Concrete structures and Wastewater Treatement Plants

What you'll get in return

• The salary range for this position is between $160,000 - $210,000 DOE
  
• Comprehensive benefits plan includes medical, dental and vision coverage
  

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your resume, or call Jonathan Lopez at 424-348-2968

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.
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