Construction Chief Estimator – Commercial Walls & Ceilings – Base Salary to 220k/year – San Diego, CA

• Our client has been in business for 87 years and is now one of the wall and ceiling industry’s leading full service, design-assist, specialty finish and theming contractors in the commercial sector. They offer services ranging from drywall systems, metal framing, fireproofing, acoustical ceilings and much more. With an amazing track record of projects ranging from some of the first planned residential communities in the country from Hawaii to Connecticut and as far away as Hong Kong. They acknowledge an extreme appreciation for their employees and encourage their employees to balance their passion for construction while maintaining a healthy zest for life. After 9 decades of family ownership, and an average tenure of 10+ years from each employee, they are proud of what they have built and are seeking individuals who want to be a part of a dynamic organization.
• The Construction Chief Estimator is a crucial member of the team in San Diego. The Construction Chief Estimator will manage estimating professionals, provide direction for all estimating activities and will supplement the achievements of the team by bidding on and securing very large commercial construction projects of varying sizes, all over the United States.

Responsibilities:

• Reviews and evaluates proposed projects
• Oversees bid/budget reviews to ensure accuracy, production feasibility, adherence to best-in-class qualification usage and corporate guidelines are met
• Develops and implements quality control systems for estimating including but not limited to uniformity of pricing, production rates and estimating techniques
• Participates in and ensures project hand-off procedures are completed on all required projects
• Assists with conceptual estimating, budgeting, and pricing
• Provides administrative and technical direction to others in negotiating contracts, change orders, etc. as required
• Actively engages in business development and enhancement of customer relations
• Chairs estimating meetings to facilitate business unit communications, continuous improvement, teamwork, and planned training initiatives

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management or related field is highly preferred, but not required
• High school diploma or equivalent is required
• 8+ years of commercial estimating experience to be considered for this role
• Must have estimating experience in the wall and ceiling industry with a proven track record of bidding on and securing large, complex commercial projects
• 3+ years’ experience supervising, coaching, mentoring, leading, and/or developing personnel
• Proven track record in assembling accurate and well-crafted estimates and proposals in a timely manner
• Expertise in reviewing contractual terms and conditions as well as critical path, logic, sequencing, and activity identification in project schedules
• Business development experience with relationship building skills is highly preferred
• Detailed understanding of building code standards, material pricing as well as construction means and methods in the wall and ceiling industry
• Experience in conducting bid reviews
• Software competency with On Center Quick Bid, Spectrum, Bluebeam, and PlanGrid is highly preferred
• Must be proficient at reading and interpreting detailed construction blueprints

Compensation:

• Base salary in the 160k – 220k/year range, based on project portfolio and years of experience
• Annual bonus program
• Excellent benefits package including:
  • Medical, dental and vision insurance
  • Wellness Program
  • FSA
  • Company paid life insurance
  • AD&D
  • Long-term disability
• Vacation Time
• Company Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition reimbursement program
• 401k savings and profit-sharing program
• Summer work hours from Memorial Day to Labor Day!
• An engaging company culture with promotion possibilities and much more!