Chief Estimator - Heavy Civil/Highway
On-siteNashville, Tennessee, United States
Job Summary
Manage the delivery of estimates for projects, providing input, coordination, and problem-solving value at all stages of design development. Lead, develop, and mentor other team members while organizing the estimating team to review plans, specifications, and job site conditions. Critically analyze bid documents to define contract risk, establish cost exposure, and propose mitigation measures. Conduct bid review meetings with Division Management to confirm costs, finalize bids, and markup work. Select subcontractors and vendors, close out the bid, and maintain successful subcontractor relations. This role requires a strong design bid-build estimating background and expertise in large transportation projects exceeding $100 million. Candidates must possess expert-level HCSS knowledge and proficiency in P6 and enterprise project management systems.
Required Qualifications
- Four‐year engineering degree or equivalent combinations of technical training and/or related experience
- Ten or more years of experience in an estimating role
- Proficient use of all Microsoft Office Suite programs
- Proficient in the use of commonly used industry estimating software programs
- Successful history executing projects as the prime point of contact with minimal oversight for project teams
- Proficient in the use of an Enterprise Project Management Systems
- Proficient in the use of P6 and demonstrates skill in Critical Path Scheduling
- Ability to wear personal protective equipment is required (including but not limited to; steel toed shoes, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, hardhat, vest, etc.)
- Must be able to comply with all safety standards and procedures
Desired Qualifications
- A strong design bid build estimating background
- Alternative project delivery experience (P3s, Design Build, CM/GC, and CMAR)
- Expert level HCSS knowledge including project specific input of labor rates, equipment rates, insurance, bonding, and taxes
- Experience working on large, complex transportation and heavy highway projects exceeding 100 million dollars
- Experience leading estimates in a Joint Venture environment including writing & following Joint Venture instructions, collaborating with Joint Venture partners, and conducting reviews
- Ideal candidates will have project experience in one or more key market sectors identified by the business unit
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