An Estimating Director leads the Preconstruction Department, communicating with executive leadership and daily innerworkings of the estimating team and projects. They provide direction and assistance in preconstruction processes, coordinate with VP's and SVP's, and manage multiple complex projects.
Requirements
- Assemble conceptual and schematic estimates across many market sectors
- Have knowledge of current market pricing, fringes, wage rates, S&D, and trends
- Have strong working relationships with reputable subcontractors and willingness to foster relationships with new trade partners
- Be client-facing and comfortable presenting/interviewing to secure work
- Understand the metrics involved in valuing buyout with subs and negotiations with clients
- Effectively communicate complex topics to owners
- Lead constructability reviews and engage Operations and sub partners early in the precon process
- Create and hold operation milestone meetings during project operations/construction
- Lead multiple deliverable types: CMaR, Design Build, Public Hard Bid, Private Negotiated Design Assist, Build to Suit
- Delegate responsibilities amongst team members and be accessible to them
- Establish expectations for the team and themselves
- Develop a healthy working relationship with their team and leadership
- Utilize an ITB platform with an ease of use and personal effect for our subcontractors
- Ensure that all necessary estimating software is current and properly used
- Establish and adhere to the standardized checks and balances set forth by executive and preconstruction leadership
- Keep an up to date repository of prequalified subs and an update notification on prequal renewals as needed
- Aid in the career development and training of younger associates in the department
- Foster a culture of comradery and non-isolation
- Provide concise, productive, and honest feedback to leadership and team members
- Work and lead by example
- Recognize others in precon department for promotion from within
- Look for new ways to be an industry leader through innovation, partnerships, and problem solving
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
- HSA & FSA Accounts
- 401(k) with Company Matching
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan
- Paid Time Off
- Holidays
- Annual Bonus Potential
- Tuition Assistance
- Paid Parental Leave
- Employee Referral Bonus Program
