Chief Estimator at Wiregrass Construction Company in Huntsville, Alabama

Job Description:

Job Description: Chief Estimator


Reports To: Area Manager


Position Overview:


The Chief Estimator oversees and is directly responsible for all aspects of the estimating/project management department within the designated area. This individual will cultivate a culture of integrity and excellence, fostering strong relationships with customers and assisting with guiding project teams to success.


Duties and Responsibilities:



General

• Manage and lead the estimating/project management department by following our core values (Travel Together, Act with Integrity and Respect, Build Safely and Sustainably, Innovate for Tomorrow, and Lead Professionally)
• Accountable for all aspects of estimating/project management.
• Assess project performance and provide guidance to staff.
• Create and track market share within the area and report on findings.
• Train, coach, and mentor all personnel as needed.

Financial Management

• Monitors daily, weekly, and monthly costs using HeavyJob and JDE cost reports.
• Reviews cost reports with the team to understand variances.
• Ability to accurately review project cost to completes for submittal to WCC Accounting.

Estimation Management

• Procure bid packages to bid and/or assign to estimators
• Review and approve all estimates that go out.
• Negotiate, review and approve contracts, purchase orders, and change orders.
• Foster strong relationships with customers.
• Evaluate market conditions, including the capabilities of the market's competitors.
• Develop and maintain bidding strategies and processes.

Project Management

• Review and approve monthly estimates and invoices.
• Management of accounts receivable
• Review and edit all monthly job cost reports
• Management of the project cost throughout the project duration to ensure budget and schedule is met.
• Enforce contractual responsibilities and resolve disputes that may arise.
• Ensure smooth task coordination between customers, project managers, and support staff.
• Management of job closeout processes

Experience: 5-10 years of experience in estimating/project management in the construction sector. Demonstrated knowledge of computer skills, takeoff software, pricing software, project management, and construction practices. Strong leadership and communication skills.


Work Schedule: Requires Days, Evening, Nights, & Weekend work as required. Consistent availability to take phone calls and respond to messages is essential. Infrequent overnight travel.


Complexity of Duties: Involves highly technical projects with broad conceptual judgment and initiative.


Contacts with Others: Involves influencing others and dealing with clients.


Confidential Data: Regularly handles confidential data crucial to the company's competitive position.


Physical Demands: Occasional lifting and exertion of force, with physical activities such as climbing, stooping, and walking.


Working Conditions: General office conditions with occasional exposure to noise, heat, dust, and other elements.


Scope of Supervision: Supervises 4-6 employees.


EEO: Wiregrass Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We will not discriminate based on creed/national origin/religion/color/sex/age/wage and status as individual with a disability or protected veteran.


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