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    Chief Estimator - Dallas, United States - JRG Partners Inc

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    Our client is a leading commercial construction company with an extensive customer base and is extremely successful and prides itself on their history and expertise in the market.

    The Chief Estimator is a primary member of the estimating team who has overall responsibility for the creation and accuracy of budgets and estimates.

    The Chief Estimator is responsible for the oversight of the estimating process for project estimates and reports to the Director of Estimating.

    The Chief Estimator will oversee analysis of past performance on projects and establish estimating standards for all future estimates based on such analysis and assist in oversight of the historical cost database and management of estimating software.

    The Chief Estimator works closely with the Director of Estimating to oversee department standards for deliverables such as bid packages, deliverable formats, and budget tracking tools.

    The Chief Estimator must also be able to assume responsibility for leading preconstruction efforts
    The Chief Estimator manages and coordinates the people, software and other resources used to perform the estimating functions. Projects range from fully defined Design (conventional "Bid-Build" Projects) to Conceptual/Design Development (construction management projects).

    Duties:

    ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
    Reviews project plans and specifications and coordinates with the team to confirm complete scope
    Able to assume the lead role as a "Captain"
    Identify risk issues and their order of magnitude
    Solicit subcontractor and/or supplier information & pricing
    Assist in "Good Faith Efforts" as required
    Prepares instructions to bidders, bid form and other bid solicitation information as required
    Performs and/or manages the quantity survey and pricing effort for internal budgets
    Prepares conceptual budgets based on minimal information
    Must have the desire and passion to successfully procure work
    Have a basic understanding of M.E.P. Systems and Pricing
    Reviews general conditions, schedules, scopes of work, hoisting plans, site logistics and other exhibits as prepared by Operations
    Ensures the flow of project information is maintained and documented
    Reviews and/or manages the review and scoping of specialty contractor bids
    Coordinates technical proposal requirements with Marketing Department
    Reviews constructability issues and reports them to the Director of Estimating
    Maintains and communicates data on construction and material cost trends affecting project costs
    Analyze alternate means and methods to determine the most economic alternative
    Builds effective relationships with customers, design team, specialty contractors, suppliers, and user groups that reflect and support company core values and meets or exceeds the customer's expectations
    Actively participates in industry, client and community relations to enhance company image
    Performs other related duties as needed
    Assist project personnel on successful proposals as follows:

    Participate in the transfer of information on successful projects including the Job Kick-off Meeting
    Assist in the preparation and review of work plans as requested
    Participate in periodic reviews and visits to projects as appropriate
    Pricing of change impacts as required

    Qualification:
    KNOWLEDGE, SKILL and ABILITIES

    Be proficient in all computer software programs used in estimating including Smoot Construction's proprietary estimating systems – be willing and able to learn
    Process strong mathematical and computer skills. Proficiency with all MS Office products (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint)

    Expertise in two or more areas of General Contracting (concrete, masonry, carpentry work, etc.)
    Ability to breakdown construction operations into a logical sequence of activities
    Ability to work in a team environment
    Ability to professionally communicate the basis for individual work product when in a highly stressed environment
    Must be a self-starter
    Must be able to meet deadlines and put in the time needed to get the job done
    Effective oral and written communication skills
    Candidates must possess a strong work ethic
    Strong organizational, interpersonal skills
    Good attention to detail with the ability to recognize discrepancies and problem solve

    EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

    Bachelor's Degree Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent related work experience
    Proven success in procuring work through all forms of preconstruction services
    Minimum of 10 or more years hard-bid GC estimating, preconstruction, development estimating experience

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