Chief Estimator - Industrial

Position Purpose: The Chief Estimator is responsible for leading all estimating efforts and preparing cost estimates for Electrical Industrial/Commercial construction projects to aid management in bidding on or determining price. The Chief Estimator will strategically support and grow their estimating team to support IPC division objectives.

Essential Responsibilities

* Leads and manages the estimating team consisting of estimators and senior estimators.

* Reviews proposal, contract terms/conditions, project specifications, drawings, attend pre-bid meetings, etc. to determine scope of work and required contents of the estimate.

* Assesses cost effectiveness of projects, tracking actual costs relative to bids as the project develops

* Consults with clients, vendors, personnel in other departments and construction team to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues.

* Understanding of internal estimating processes and procedures.

* Confers with engineers, owners, contractors and subcontractors on changes and adjustments to cost estimates.

* Reviews and incorporates historical data from past projects, subcontracts, productivity analysis reports, etc. into unit and man-hour figures.

* Prepares estimates by calculating the complete takeoff of the scope of work.

* Coordinates total estimating effort relevant to a particular bid/project.

* Reviews all final estimate packages with personnel prior to formal quotation, to ensure accuracy and completeness.

* Participates in bid strategy and presentation meetings.

* Special projects and other duties as assigned

Knowledge | Skills | Abilities

* Strong ability to complete due diligence and risk assessment.

* Impeccable integrity and ethics with internal and external stakeholders.

* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

* Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.

* Ability to anticipate and meet internal/customer needs.

* Ability to maintain confidentiality.

* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships.

* Extensive knowledge of local, state and federal electrical codes.

* Ability to travel to projects as needed.

Qualifications

* 10 years of experience in electrical estimating, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.

* Experience with estimating software and tools: Bluebeam and Accubid.

* Advanced knowledge of estimating techniques and ability to interpret computerized cost data and systems.

* Proven experience individually bidding on projects valued above $25 million and leading and contributing to team efforts on projects exceeding $50 million.

* Bachelor's degree or associate degree in a relevant field or a combination of relevant experience

Work Environment

* Must be able to remain in a stationary position over 50% of the time

* Occasional bending, stooping, squatting, reaching, climbing

* The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc

* Occasionally needs to move around on job-site conditions to support pre-bid and post bid meetings and site evaluations.

* Continuously operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, scanner, and computer printer

* The person in this position frequently communicates with employees and coworkers and must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations

* Occasionally lifting 20 pounds