Chief Estimator

We are partnered with a top General Contractor who has a phenomenal reputation in the New Jersey market, as well as regionally. They are on the search for someone who still wants to grow with a firm. You will use your expertise to secure work with current and new clients. The company has been in business for 50 years with a very strong pipeline of work in both public and private sector. They are looking to expand their construction team as part of their growth plan by hiring an Chief Estimator to oversee the department + take on some key responsibilities.

Client Details

Our client has been providing engineering, construction, & project management services to public & private clients across the Midatlantic for 50 years!

Description

• Works with Operations Manager & Engineering to put together estimates on special projects.
• Generates proposals for selected projects.
• Obtains bidders lists for projects that have been scoped & estimated.
• Actively pursues bid projects with timely follow up & awareness of project status.
• Assists walk-in customers with project & product inquiries.
• Manage a team of 2 senior estimators and an estimating assistant.
• Solicit and maintain strong relationships with current and potential clients
• Prepare and submit proposals, within time-frame and following up until closed
• Facilitate an effective hand-off to the project manager
• Monitor budgets throughout the construction process
• Evaluate and prepare pricing for change orders.
• Update & maintain accurate pipeline reports, track leads, bookings, forecasting, reporting
• Build out a small department of other estimating professionals
• Flexible enough to handle some project management duties
• Ability to lead from the front
• Utilize technology to actualize on effective project and cost delivery

Profile

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or Project Management preferred
• 7+ years of experience with a general contractor
• Will be considered if you have experience in public/federal markets within the GC world
• Hands-on experience Estimating projects based off blue prints
• Interest in Estimating as a career - ambitious, motivated professionals
• Previous experience estimating large size projects
• Proficiency with estimating software and spreadsheet design
• Ability to perform both hard bid and conceptual bids
• Excellent references
• Willingness to lead a team and mentor junior employees
• Excellent communication skills
• Hard bid estimating experience preferred
• Public and private experience preferred

Job Offer

• Competitive Compensation Package based on experience
• PTO 3 weeks
• Company holidays
• Strong benefits
• 401k Plan with company match
• Cell phone and laptop provided
• Referral bonus
• End of year bonus
• Generous maternity & paternity leave
• Company wide events frequently - strong culture

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