Chief Estimator

Summary/Objective

Develops, manages, and/or executes all estimating activities for one or more of the large, complex and demanding projects. This level of Estimator draws upon extensive experience and exposure to various types of projects and clients.

• Leads a team of estimators who are qualified to perform capital cost estimating. Provides guidance, direction, and specialized assistance for the resolution of difficult and complex estimating problems. Assists project and/or design manager with preparation of schedules for estimate preparation, review, and delivery.
• Makes staffing assignments as appropriate, supervising activities of those assigned. Counsels subordinates, and takes corrective action as necessary to improve performance.
• Provides training and guidance to assigned personnel in the preparation, revision, and production of cost estimates. Reviews work of subordinate personnel for quality, clarity, and application.
• Prepares material takeoffs on the most complex projects, drawings, and plans. Reviews takeoffs provided by others and checks for mathematical and technical accuracy. Prepares detailed breakdown of components and elements of estimates for systems and subsystems.
• Reviews documents and contract modifications to determine scope of work and scope changes.
• Prepares and summarizes task and subtask estimates, including rate and unit cost determination and performing mathematical calculations by applying standard factors.
• Assigns material, equipment, subsystem, and subcontractor costs and labor costs to the estimate takeoff and quantification. Obtains quotes for materials and services from vendors and suppliers.
• Accumèlates, evaluates, and documents historical cost data and construction procedures and methods, and productivity in order to maintain current estimating standards and databases.
• Participates in client review and presentation meetings as required.
• Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.

This position has overall supervisory responsibility for all estimating operations.

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.

This position regularly requires long hours and frequent weekend work.

Travel is primarily local during the business day, although some out-of-the-area and overnight travel may be expected.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.