Our client manages billions of dollars in projects annually, specializing in data center and mission-critical construction for leading technology and telecommunications clients across the United States.
Focused on fast-paced, MEP-intensive projects, the group is recognized for delivering complex solutions while offering significant opportunities for career advancement within the thriving mission-critical construction industry.
The Director of Estimating, Mission Critical is responsible for managing the Mission Critical Estimating team, including identifying bid opportunities, managing the bid process, delivery of bids, staff development, making cost adjustments and assigning estimating personnel and resources.
This position can be located in Boston, MA, Herndon, VA, or remote with regular travel.
Responsibilities
Department and Staff Management
Unit Cost Pricing
Bid Activities
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree, preferably in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture or related field
10+ years of experience estimating Mission Critical projects
Quantity Surveys, Take off skills, Computer Skills
Working knowledge of Excel spread sheets, and Word processing programs
Ability to work with and manage a team of a various Estimating roles Understanding of Construction Documents specific to Mission Critical projects
Knowledge of the contents of each CSI section.
Ability to read & interpret blue prints in order to understand the scope of work at SD, DD and CD phases of design.
Ability to coordinate construction document plans, details and specifications.
Ability to apply CD details to a conceptual set of documents to capture all cost impacts of the details.
If called to the table or awarded the bid, review the estimate and discuss strategy with the team for any holes, value management, or potential profit pockets.