Construction Chief Estimator
Construction Chief Estimator
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09-08-2025
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Job Description
Overall Focus
- Oversee diverse ground-up and renovation projects in Preconstruction ensuring effective management of project flow and scope.
- Lead the Preconstruction/Estimating staff in preparing detailed estimates across various project phases including conceptual schematic and guaranteed maximum price (GMP) calculations.
- Manage workloads to meet project deadlines overseeing personal and subordinate schedules to ensure timely delivery.
- Prepare and analyze cost models maintain a cost history database for budget and estimate development during the preconstruction phase.
- Stay updated on industry trends implementing progressive practices like Lean VDC and IPD in collaboration with operations teams.
- Cultivate and enhance relationships with owners architects and subcontractors to support successful project pursuits.
- Ensure staff compliance with TCCIs estimating and corporate policies maintaining high professional standards in all interactions.
- Manage an extensive pipeline of diverse ground-up and renovation projects in Preconstruction.
- Manage the efforts of the Preconstruction/Estimating staff as they prepare detailed estimates.
- Manage workloads and schedules of self and subordinates to meet deadlines.
- Prepare and analyze cost models during the preconstruction phase and/or bidding period.
- Assemble General Conditions in collaboration with TCCIs operations team.
- Develop and maintain a cost history database for budget and estimate development.
- Remain up to date on industry trends technology methods costs and building codes.
- Look for opportunities to lead process improvements using progressive practices
- Qualifications
- Demonstrates a strong work ethic and professionalism in interactions with subordinates and colleagues.
- Displays a deep passion for construction process enhancement and fostering employee growth.
- Capable of efficiently managing multiple projects and tasks concurrently.
- Effective organizational and time management abilities to handle complex responsibilities.
- Proficient in delivering compelling presentations and possesses excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Works adeptly in a team environment fostering cooperation and productive teamwork.
- Holds a Bachelors Degree in a relevant field and brings a minimum of 15 years of Estimating experience.
- Has at least 5 years of experience as a Preconstruction Director or Chief Estimator in a General Contractor setting supervising teams of at least eight members.
- Possesses strong skills in cost estimating and analysis across various project stages (conceptual schematic design and construction).
- Demonstrates expertise in RFP/Q preparation and analysis with knowledge of diverse construction methods purchasing negotiations presentations and personnel management.
- Technology-literate proficient in Microsoft Office suite (Excel Word Outlook) and estimation software platforms (e.g. Timberline On-Screen Takeoff BIM etc.).
- Experience with GMP and CMAR contracting models is an advantageous addition to the qualifications.
Employment Type
Full-time
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