Our client is a leading commercial construction company and are seeking an experienced Director of Estimating to join their dynamic team.
Responsibilities:
- Direct Report: Reports to the Executive Vice President of Operations and provides quarterly reports to the firm's Executive Committee.
- Lead and manage the estimating team: Provide preconstruction leadership for two offices. Provide leadership to Chief Estimators and assigned discipline estimators, coaching, and mentorship to ensure the team delivers high-quality estimates that meet project deadlines and budget constraints.
- Develop and implement standardized estimating procedures: Establish and maintain robust estimating processes and methodologies, ensuring consistency and accuracy across all projects.
- Oversee the estimating process for all projects: Manage the complete estimating lifecycle, from initial pre-construction services to final bid preparation, for both Bid-Build and Conceptual Design Development projects.
- Analyze project plans and specifications: Conduct a thorough review of project plans, specifications, and other bid documents to ensure a complete understanding of scope and requirements.
- Prepare detailed and accurate estimates: Develop comprehensive estimates that consider all project costs, including materials, labor, equipment, subcontractors, and project contingencies.
- Identify and manage project risks: Proactively identify and assess potential project risks, developing strategies to mitigate their impact on cost and schedule.
- Maintain and manage historical cost data: Oversee the curation of a comprehensive historical cost database, leveraging it to inform future estimates and improve cost forecasting accuracy. Maintain cost database for master unit pricing to consider market events and forecasted escalation.
- Master a variety of estimating software: Utilize advanced estimating software to perform quantity takeoffs, generate cost breakdowns, and create professional bid packages.
- Collaborate with internal teams: Work closely with project managers, architects, engineers, and other internal stakeholders to ensure estimates reflect project requirements and align with overall project goals.
- Presentations: Participates in project pursuits to include presentations and interviews to win work.
- Maintain proficiency in industry trends and best practices: Stay current on industry trends, construction methods, and cost-estimating best practices, continuously improving the efficiency and accuracy of the estimating process.
- Prepare and present estimates to clients: Articulate complex estimates to clients in a clear, concise, and professional manner, fostering trust and confidence during the bid proposal process.
- Contribute to continuous improvement: Continuously analyze performance and identify opportunities to enhance estimating practices, promoting innovation and cost-effectiveness.
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