Chief Estimator

Job Summary:The Chief Estimator will oversee the estimation department, develop accurate and competitive bid proposals for electrical projects, and ensure that all estimates meet company standards and client expectations. This role requires technical knowledge, leadership skills, and strong analytical abilities.WHAT YOU DO:The duties and primary responsibilities outlined below are intended to describe the general content and requirements of this job and are not meant to be an exhaustive statement of duties.• Develop and maintain relationships with key personnel of GCs, Architects, Engineers, Vendors, Specialty Contractors, Manufacturers' Representatives, and Owners• Review and analyze bid opportunities with the Opportunity Manager, Executive Vice President, President, and location General Manager to determine which projects to pursue.o The goal is to seek the projects with the best profit potential that will allow us to achieve its financial goals.• Assign projects to local and regional estimating personnel to coordinate the preparation of estimates• Develop and/or maintain continuous improvement processes and manage local and regional estimating staff and resources to ensure that the continuous improvement processes are followed• Communicate with the leadership team when additional resources are required to achieve goals• Communicate with GCs / Owners before bidding to identify and/or define project scope, address deficiencies and significant risk factors, and confirm that the proposal provided will be responsive to their requirements• Maintain an understanding of the current local and national markets to ensure that the estimates produced are accurate, complete, and competitive• Analyze bid documents for potential alternate means and methods• Review proposals and final prices to identify risk issues and determine their magnitude• Provide and/or coordinate the training and development of the members of the estimating group• Ensure that established estimating processes are followed• Ensure that bid logs and tracking systems are current and accurate• Ensure that current and accurate databases for labor and materials are maintained and used.• Develop a method and maintain a system to compile historical and current data (i.e., $$'s/sqft, Hrs/sqft, etc.)• Coordinate with operations and oversee analysis of field production to ensure that estimating units match actual production rates• Ensure that estimating units are regularly updated to reflect actual production• Ensure that the flow of project information is maintained and documented• Participate in the preparation of estimates for high-profile and design-build projects when necessary• Participate in the transfer of information on successful projects, including Job Kick-off MeetingsRequired Skills:• Knowledge of construction methods, materials, systems, market conditions, and trade practices• Ability to prepare conceptual budgets based on minimal information and specifications• Ability to work well with others to gather information for project estimates• Ability to operate and lead others in a high-volume, fast-paced work environment• Good attention to detail with the ability to recognize discrepancies within bid documents• Proven positive and professional attitude, and strong customer relations skills• Receptive to change based on diverse input and feedback• Strong communication skills - both oral and written• Strong mathematical skills• Strong commitment to developing others and building teams• Proven leadership skills• Proficiency in Accubid estimating software• Proficiency with MS Office products (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Project)• Ability and commitment to meet deadlines• Willing to travel• Possess a strong work ethic• Strong organizational skills• Ten or more years of relevant electrical estimating experience

Created: 2025-09-26