Chief Estimator

General Description

The Chief Estimator is responsible for leadership and management of the Estimating Department for a large heavy highway, civil contractor.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each Essential Duty and Responsibility satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Attend Pre-Bid Meetings and visit sites to collect information.
• Lead estimating team and coordinate estimates with senior management.
• Perform detailed quantity takeoff and summaries.
• Prepares work to be accomplished by gathering information and requirements; setting priorities.
• Prepares construction budget by studying plans; updating specifications; identifying and projecting costs for each elevation.
• Solicits bids and proposals from vendors and subcontractors by specifying materials; identifying qualified subcontractors; negotiating price.
• Resolves cost discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information.
• Maintains quality service by following organization standards.
• Maintain and develop customer/client relationships.
• Maintains continuity among corporate, division, and local work teams by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Candidate must have excellent communication skills.
• Microsoft Office Skills are a requirement.
• Some travel is required.
• A valid, current Driver's License with a clean driving history is required.

• A Bachelor's Degree is required with Civil Engineering or Construction Management degrees preferred.
• A minimum of 15 years of experience in highway construction and asphalt paving is required.
• Experience in all phases of bid and proposal development.

• Periodic physical effort, including standing, is required during a regular work shift of at least eight hours per day. Employee must be able to periodically stand for extended periods of time, and to stoop, bend, and crouch as required to perform Key Duties.
• Ability to lift, on a frequent basis, at least 25 pounds personally and the ability to carry up to 15 pounds personally.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Continuous mental attention required to complete tasks in an efficient manner.

• Work is performed predominately indoors, although periodic visits to construction sites or asphalt manufacturing facilities may be required.
• Noise level in the typical office work environment is quiet.

• Company Paid Basic Life Insurance
• Company Paid Long Term Disability Policy
• Company Paid Vacation & Holiday Pay
• Company Paid Parental Leave
• Company Paid Maternity Leave
• Company Paid Employee/Family Assistance Program (EAP)
• Voluntary Medical & Vision Insurance
• Voluntary Dental Insurance
• Voluntary Short Term Disability
• Voluntary Supplemental Term Life
• Voluntary Accident, Legal, Hospital, Critical Illness Policies
• 401(k) Plan w/Employer Match
• Annual Company Stock Purchase Opportunities
• Discount Partnerships:
  Verizon, Ford, Perkspot
• Health and Wellness Benefits, including Monthly Gym/Fitness Incentives

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

We promote a Drug-Free Workplace.