Chief Estimator/Senior Lead Estimator

Title: Chief Estimator/Senior Lead Estimator

Location: Scottsdale, AZ

Position Type: Fulltime / Direct Hire

About the job

Primary Responsibilities:

• Oversee and review project plans, requirements, and specifications.
• Have demonstrated leadership abilities to coordinate a team of estimators to develop a large multidisciplinary estimate.
• Lead the Estimating Department's participation in Technical Working Groups (TWGs) for Alternative Delivery pursuits, including Design-Build, Progressive Design-Build, Public-Private Partnerships (PPP), etc.
• Determine labor and equipment costs.
• Prepare accurate quantity takeoffs and materials pricing.
• Review and understand all bid documents and assess project risks.
• Understand project logistics and project schedule.
• Compare and analyze competitive subcontractor and supplier bids.
• Review quotes and estimates with the Project Management Team.
• Prepare estimates at different levels of completion (conceptual, Schematic, DD, CD, etc.)
• Develop comprehensive cash flow schedules for all projects
• Perform certain post-bid buyouts.
• Perform pre-construction duties and meetings with Clients, Owners, and Engineers.
• Serve as company interface between Owner - Architect/Engineer Internal Team and is responsible for developing leadership, motivation, and communication with owners, subcontractors and project team and is accountable for their actions.
• Performs other related duties as required and assigned

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering or Architecture
• A minimum of 7-10 years' experience as a Sr. Project Manager, Estimator or equivalent
• A minimum of 15 years construction experience
• Private and public works sector experience required
• Experience with Alternative Delivery projects, including CMAR, CMGC, Design-Build, Progressive Design-Build, Public-Private Partnerships (PPP), etc.
• Experience developing multiple GMPs during preconstruction
• Experience working on large multi-million dollar projects exceeding $100 million dollars.
• Advanced computer skills with industry leading/standing estimating software (HCSS HeavyBid experience preferred)
• Effective presentation skills
• Advanced computers skills with MS Office
• Knowledge of AutoCAD and/or MicroStation, Carlson, InRoads or Geopak desirable
• Extensive knowledge of construction costs and engineering principles
• Familiarity of all aspects of horizontal and infrastructure projects
• Well organized, flexible, detail oriented and multi-tasked.
• Prioritize work load and consistently meet deadlines while constantly changing tasks and demands
• Excellent written an oral communicator.