Chief Estimator - International GC | CM
Hays

Job Info

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Your new company

This respected International Construction Company has celebrated 100+ years' of providing high quality Construction and Project Management, Design/Build and General Contracting services nationally to its diverse portfolio of clients headquartered in the Connecticut area.

Your new role

They are looking for a Chief Estimator to manage their current estimating team of 5. In this role you can expect to carry out the following:

• In coordination with the project team, lead pre-construction cost planning including the development of conceptual, schematic and guaranteed maximum price "GMP" cost estimates.
• Provide value engineering (VE) analysis as an integral part of establishing project control budgets.
• Maintain positive client and investor relationships by providing and facilitating design feedback, cost control, and overall project team communication.
• Organize and manage a centralized cost estimating database and a formal process to support cost estimating to ensure historical data is utilized.
• Review plans and specifications, prepare quantity takeoffs, and solicit bids on assigned projects to deliver professional and accurate cost forecasts.
• Identify scope gaps and ensure appropriate accounting for such items in the overall estimating package.
• Prepare cost related reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
• Evaluate all aspects of an estimate including insurance, bonding, and general conditions.
• Identify and qualify new suppliers and subcontractors while maintaining healthy existing relationships.
• Manage trade buy-out procedures including bid list creation, scope leveling and contract negotiation.
• Strong scope writing and bid leveling skills across all trades is required.
• Work with the design team to review and improve BIM cost estimating and constructibility from 3D model data.
• Organize, direct and train junior project team members.
• Identify cost trends to assist management in cost reduction and process improvement efforts.
• The ability to prepare and manage pre-construction schedules and preliminary construction schedules is a plus.

What you'll need to succeed

To be successful in this Chief Estimator role, you will have 10+ years' experience with either a general contractor or developer and have an understanding of all trades. You will demonstrate an understanding and knowledge of estimating processes and delivery methods, with prior experience of conducting solid conceptual estimates utilizing schematics whilst having experience of contract types and deal structures. You will have proven people management experience, along with expertise in developing process and procedure.

What you'll get in return

Great benefits are available, which include the following Group health insurance and prescription drug plans, Group dental plans, 401K salary deferral and company matching plans, Tax advantaged flexible spending account for dependent care, Life insurance, Short- and long-term disability programs, competitive vacation and paid time-off.

What you need to do now

There are clearly defined career paths available as you progress with this rapidly growing firm. If you are interested in this job opportunity as a Chief Estimator please contact Callum Hewitt on the details provided.
#1157896 - Callum Hewitt

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