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The Chief Estimator is responsible for leading the Estimating Team through the estimating process and tender closings. The Chief Estimator plays a crucial role in the success of construction projects by providing leadership to the team that produces accurate and comprehensive cost estimates, ensuring profitability, and supporting the business development efforts of the company. This position requires strong leadership, analytical skills, excellent communication abilities, and a deep understanding of construction processes and industry trends.
Responsibilities
Cost Estimation:
Lead the estimating team in preparing detailed and accurate cost estimates for construction projects, including labor, materials, equipment, subcontractors, and other associated costs.
Analyze project plans, specifications, and other relevant documents to identify project requirements and scope. Clarify document discrepancies.
Utilize historical cost data and industry benchmarks to inform the estimation process and ensure competitiveness.
Apply creative problem-solving techniques to develop cost estimates when project information is incomplete or ambiguous, using industry knowledge and informed assumptions.
Document assumptions and risk factors when estimating with limited information
Have experience and expertise in multiple delivery models, including stipulated sum, Design Build, P3 and other collaborative models
Leadership and Team Management:
Supervise and mentor the estimating team, providing guidance and support in their daily activities and professional development.
Conduct performance evaluations and identify training needs to enhance the skills and knowledge of the team members.
Foster a collaborative and positive work environment to promote efficiency and productivity.
Develop and implement strategies to grow and scale the estimating team based on business needs and workload demands.
Recruit, onboard, and integrate new estimating staff to build team capacity.
Bid Preparation and Submission:
Oversee the preparation of bid proposals and ensure they are submitted within the specified deadlines.
Collaborate with the business development and project management teams to review bids, assess risk, and determine pricing strategies to secure new projects.
Complete the pre-bid form and set up a summary sheet.
Fill out bonding and insurance requests and submission.
Cost Control and Value Engineering:
Collaborate with project managers and engineers to review cost projections throughout the project lifecycle.
Identify opportunities for value engineering and cost-saving measures without compromising project quality and safety.
Quality Control and Reporting:
Establish and maintain quality control processes to ensure accuracy and consistency across all cost estimates.
Conduct peer reviews and validation checks on estimates before submission.
Provide regular progress reports to the Director of Pre-Construction and Estimating on active bids, including cost tracking, milestone completion, and resource allocation.
Maintain standardized reporting formats for bid status updates and cost analysis.
Vendor and Subcontractor Management:
Develop and maintain strong relationships with vendors, suppliers, and subcontractors to ensure competitive pricing and timely delivery of materials and services.
Market Analysis:
Stay up-to-date with industry trends, market conditions, and construction costs to inform accurate estimations and bid strategies.
Evaluate competitors and market dynamics to position the company competitively in the marketplace.
Risk Assessment:
Conduct risk analysis for each project to identify potential cost overruns and contingencies.
Implement risk management strategies to minimize potential losses and maximize profitability.
Project Transition and Continuous Improvement:
Develop and manage formal hand off processes between the estimating team and project management/operations teams to ensure seamless project transitions.
Facilitate post-project reviews and feedback sessions with operations teams to capture lessons learned and improve future estimating accuracy.
Implement feedback loops to refine estimating methodologies based on actual project costs and operational insights.
Maintain a database of historical cost data and variance analysis to continuously improve estimating precision.
Benefits
5 weeks of annual vacation
Competitive salary and bonus program
Comprehensive group insurance (health and dental premiums paid by employer)
Group RRSP with employer contributions to a DPSP
24/7 virtual doctor access (telemedicine)
Training and development programs