chief civil estimator
Job Posted On: 09/02/10
Job Title: Chief Estimator
Preferred Work Experience: 5 - 10 years
Employment Type: Full Time
Compensation: $100000 - $160000 /year
Location: 12395
Job Details
Job Skillsets
Office / Administration
Expert: Manage office staff/department personnel, Train office staff, Answer phone and communicate messages, Type and input data accurately, Input data into spreadsheets and reports, Accurately create, organize, and maintain files
Compose grammatically correct business letters and correspondence
Accounting
Analyze general condition costs to determine company overhead
Human Resources
Expert: Recruit employees
Understand federal/state employment regulations
IT / Management Information Systems (MIS)
Expert: Basic understanding of computers and computer systems, Create and manage computer networks
Analyze system needs and procure hardware and software, Create basic reports using generators such as Crystal Reports, Teach users common office software
Marketing / BD / Sales / PR
Communicate effectively using standard construction terms, Effectively work business events and trade shows, Maintain PR relationships and coordinate PR activities, Ability to sell company's strengths and experience, Make personal cold calls
Preconstruction / Estimating
Expert: Visualize, analyze, and communicate project scope of work, Coordinate cost/means and methods with owner (or GC if you are subcontractor) and design professional, Prepare preliminary cost estimates/budgets/schedules, Manage value engineering process, Maintain/create subcontractor/vendor bid list, Prepare quantity surveys/take-offs, Solicit bid invitations, Distribute and manage bid plans and documents, Communicate with subs - prepare RFP/RFI, Qualify and analyze bids, Analyze general conditions, Prepare project estimate/bid/schedule, Manage WBE, DBE, SBE, and/or MBE participation and recordkeeping
Safety / Risk Management / Insurance
Review and coordinate project-specific insurance requirements, Manage subcontractor/vendor insurance requirements
Purchasing
Develop and maintain vendor list, Develop final scope of work for bidders/vendors, Negotiate subcontracts and vendor contracts/POs, Sign subcontracts and vendor contracts/POs
Project Management / Field Supervision / Service Management
Prepare project budget and schedule of values, Evaluate and manage project budget during construction, Obtain and distribute construction drawings and specifications, Develop contract change orders, Review and approve subcontract change orders
Pay & Benefits
Compensation:
Annual Salary, at a rate of $100000 - $160000 /year
Health Benefits:
YES, and we pay the whole cost of coverage
Automobile Benefits:
Either a company vehicle, vehicle allowance or mileage reimbursement
Job Location & Travel
Job Location:
12395
Overnight Travel:
Up to 10 nights per month /
Out-of-state/regional
Applicant Qualifications
Education
Preferred College Degree:
Bachelor in the field of Construction Management
Field Experience: Necessary
Trade Field: Sitework, 3 years
Software Proficiency
Accounting Software
Advanced: hcss hard dollar
Language Proficiency
Speak & Write:
English
Licenses & Training
OSHA Training:
30-hour OSHA Industry Safety
Project Type Experience
Project Sector Experience
Advanced: Infrastructure
Infrastructure
Advanced: Roadway construction, Bridges, Waterway, Canal, Waste water, Underground utilities
Basic: Airport construction, Railway, Docks, Dredging, Piers/pilings, Water processing, Transmission lines, Pipelines
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