Chief Estimator                

Chief Estimator

Western U.S. (Not California)

Salary: 75-90K+. Excellent benefits, relocation, etc.

Position Summary: The Chief Estimator is key position that teams with upper management, customers and Project Managers.  The Chief Estimator will be responsible for handling projects ranging in size from $2k to $3M+ from bid to close out, meeting with customers at job sites and scope reviews and train/mentor others on the estimating standards and procedures and oversee and manage the Estimating Department & Estimators.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Have the ability to commute to our office on a daily basis
• Provide support to the President and VP, Sales and Marketing with screening and decision making on project selection(s)
• Work with the Sales team to pursue and earn projects bid
• Proactive in talking with customers to clearly understand project requirements and goals
• Have the ability to interact with customers at job sites and capture the customer needs without any plans; may need to sketch and price projects with minimal information
• Responsible for take-offs, pricing, preparing detailed proposals, meeting bid deadlines and answering all customer post bid questions in a timely and clear manner
• Responsible for putting together detailed and accurate proposals that meet our customers’ varying needs to include review of other Estimators’ takeoffs, pricing and proposals
• Strong understanding of Architectural Woodwork Institute standards (AWS), LEED’s and FSC Certification requirements
• Prepare for and present at customer scope reviews both for your own projects as well as with supporting other estimators in the reviews
• Assist with existing project change orders as needed
• Understand and learn from work earned and work lost
• Manage project hand-offs
• Have a strong understanding of standard building construction methods
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and projects in a deadline orientated environment
• Possess an acceptable driving record and have the ability to attend scope reviews or other meetings at Corporate and the surrounding areas when needed
• Maintain work area, organized and orderly, ensuring compliance with safety regulations.

Qualifications Desired:

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Accounting, Business or Mathematics related is preferred (but not required)
• Minimum (10) years’ experience in estimating (preferably millwork, casework, metal, glass, stone and/or non-traditional materials) and preferred (15) + years in construction and building industry
• Previous experience training or mentoring others is a plus
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (especially Excel) and BlueBeam
• Expert ability to read architectural blueprints and shop drawings identifying all millwork items
• Strong understanding of millwork construction methods; demonstrate continuous education to keep up with changing needs

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