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Chief Estimator
Winter Garden, FL
Job Description
CHIEF ESTIMATOR
FULL-TIME
GENERAL CONTRACTOR
COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION
R. C. Stevens Construction Company is the Southeast's construction industry leader in industrial process
specializing in food/beverage, manufacturing, healthcare, and government markets. Incorporating our
core values of quality, innovation, and integrity in all we do, we provide design-build services, general
contracting, and construction management to our clients and partners. R. C. Stevens is a Cianbro
Company. Cianbro is one of the highest-ranked contractors in the United States and is one of the largest
open-shop, 100% employee-owned construction companies.
We are seeking a talented, experienced commercial general construction Chief Estimator who can
enthusiastically engage clients, thrives on attention to detail, accuracy, and is responsible for preparing
bids, planning, organizing, and scheduling work, and determining cost effectiveness. The ideal candidate
will be goal and task-oriented, flexible, sociable, team player, called upon daily to cultivate existing and
new client relationships as well as thrive in detailed takeoff work, quickly and accurately. As directed,
respond to advertisements for projects to be bid on or negotiated based on company marketing
objectives. This incumbent will lead the estimating team, working alongside Project Managers to provide
a smooth transition on award projects and subcontract negotiation.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
* Aptitude for mathematics to quickly analyze, compare, and interpret information including
unspecified info, then make concise and accurate judgments based on knowledge and experience
to establish project timelines and budgets.
* Estimate and lead a team of Estimators responsible for preparing competitive bids using the
familiarity with lump-sum, time and material; also, to solicit subcontractor bids, distribute plans to
qualified bidders, follow up, and review of bids. Depending on the project's level of complexity
may work independently or in a team environment.
* Track, forecast, and analyze blueprints, specifications, proposals, and other documentation to
prepare time, costs, and labor estimates for new and renovation commercial construction
projects or construction management services, applying knowledge of specialized methodologies,
techniques, principals, or processes.
* Demonstrate extraordinary client and subcontractor relationship management throughout
multiple, simultaneous short- and long-term projects while coordinating with others to execute
work procedures.
* Prepares project budgets and assigns cost codes to subcontract and purchase orders.
* Consults and negotiates agreements with subcontractors and suppliers, prepares subcontractor
and purchase order commitments.
* Select and maintain heavy contact and involvement with vendors and subcontractors throughout
the bidding process, providing answers to scope questions.
* Strong communication and organizational skills to constantly communicate with professionalism
in a clear and concise manner, internally and externally, with clients, our departments, as well as
outside companies (suppliers, subcontractors, and other business partners) to work together to
achieve project objectives from multiple sources.
QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS
* Bachelor's degree required in Building Construction, Civil Engineering, Construction Management,
other construction-based educational programs for commercial construction projects, or relevant
discipline preferred.
* Minimum of 10 years prior experience in a Lead Estimating position bidding projects ranging in
value between $500k up to $25 million with varying complexity within the commercial construction
industry, preferably a General Contractor within the state of Florida. Strong knowledge of
Divisions 2 through 16, and quantity takeoff experience in Divisions 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 9, and 10.
* Conceptual estimating is preferable. Must be able to visualize what will be required to construct
a complete project using only schematic or conceptual drawings and relying upon one's experience
to "fill in the gaps".
* Advanced proficiency using Bluebeam Revu (specifically design, markup, quantity, and cost
estimate bid takeoff tools). Advanced proficiency (5+ years) using Procore Project Management,
Sage 300 CRE, Sage Paperless Construction document storage software, DocuSign, and MS Office
365 (expert-level Excel preferred) with efficiency and accuracy expected. Preferably experience
using BIM workflows including 2D and 3D proposal presentations as well as 4D animations.
Knowledge of Asana project management software is preferred, but not required. Adaptable to
new computer software and technology.
* Outgoing personality comfortable talking frequently with a variety of people characteristics and
conducting presentation meetings such as with clients and architects, explaining scope and
estimates during the initial schematic and design development phases of a project.
* A high level of judgment, integrity, flexibility, and credibility is critical for this
position.
* A valid state driver's license and driving history that meets company standards is required.
* Must be able to travel (may include commercial flights) for training, bid meetings, or visits to
construction job sites to observe work, take measurements, or perform other routine tasks.
Cianbro is an employee-owned, tobacco-free, equal-opportunity employer, we do not discriminate based
on marital status, race, color, creed, gender, sex, religion, national origin, gender identity, age, veteran
status, union affiliation, physical or mental disability, citizenship status, sexual orientation, genetic
information, or other legally protected status.
FULL-TIME
GENERAL CONTRACTOR
COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION
R. C. Stevens Construction Company is the Southeast's construction industry leader in industrial process
specializing in food/beverage, manufacturing, healthcare, and government markets. Incorporating our
core values of quality, innovation, and integrity in all we do, we provide design-build services, general
contracting, and construction management to our clients and partners. R. C. Stevens is a Cianbro
Company. Cianbro is one of the highest-ranked contractors in the United States and is one of the largest
open-shop, 100% employee-owned construction companies.
We are seeking a talented, experienced commercial general construction Chief Estimator who can
enthusiastically engage clients, thrives on attention to detail, accuracy, and is responsible for preparing
bids, planning, organizing, and scheduling work, and determining cost effectiveness. The ideal candidate
will be goal and task-oriented, flexible, sociable, team player, called upon daily to cultivate existing and
new client relationships as well as thrive in detailed takeoff work, quickly and accurately. As directed,
respond to advertisements for projects to be bid on or negotiated based on company marketing
objectives. This incumbent will lead the estimating team, working alongside Project Managers to provide
a smooth transition on award projects and subcontract negotiation.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
* Aptitude for mathematics to quickly analyze, compare, and interpret information including
unspecified info, then make concise and accurate judgments based on knowledge and experience
to establish project timelines and budgets.
* Estimate and lead a team of Estimators responsible for preparing competitive bids using the
familiarity with lump-sum, time and material; also, to solicit subcontractor bids, distribute plans to
qualified bidders, follow up, and review of bids. Depending on the project's level of complexity
may work independently or in a team environment.
* Track, forecast, and analyze blueprints, specifications, proposals, and other documentation to
prepare time, costs, and labor estimates for new and renovation commercial construction
projects or construction management services, applying knowledge of specialized methodologies,
techniques, principals, or processes.
* Demonstrate extraordinary client and subcontractor relationship management throughout
multiple, simultaneous short- and long-term projects while coordinating with others to execute
work procedures.
* Prepares project budgets and assigns cost codes to subcontract and purchase orders.
* Consults and negotiates agreements with subcontractors and suppliers, prepares subcontractor
and purchase order commitments.
* Select and maintain heavy contact and involvement with vendors and subcontractors throughout
the bidding process, providing answers to scope questions.
* Strong communication and organizational skills to constantly communicate with professionalism
in a clear and concise manner, internally and externally, with clients, our departments, as well as
outside companies (suppliers, subcontractors, and other business partners) to work together to
achieve project objectives from multiple sources.
QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS
* Bachelor's degree required in Building Construction, Civil Engineering, Construction Management,
other construction-based educational programs for commercial construction projects, or relevant
discipline preferred.
* Minimum of 10 years prior experience in a Lead Estimating position bidding projects ranging in
value between $500k up to $25 million with varying complexity within the commercial construction
industry, preferably a General Contractor within the state of Florida. Strong knowledge of
Divisions 2 through 16, and quantity takeoff experience in Divisions 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 9, and 10.
* Conceptual estimating is preferable. Must be able to visualize what will be required to construct
a complete project using only schematic or conceptual drawings and relying upon one's experience
to "fill in the gaps".
* Advanced proficiency using Bluebeam Revu (specifically design, markup, quantity, and cost
estimate bid takeoff tools). Advanced proficiency (5+ years) using Procore Project Management,
Sage 300 CRE, Sage Paperless Construction document storage software, DocuSign, and MS Office
365 (expert-level Excel preferred) with efficiency and accuracy expected. Preferably experience
using BIM workflows including 2D and 3D proposal presentations as well as 4D animations.
Knowledge of Asana project management software is preferred, but not required. Adaptable to
new computer software and technology.
* Outgoing personality comfortable talking frequently with a variety of people characteristics and
conducting presentation meetings such as with clients and architects, explaining scope and
estimates during the initial schematic and design development phases of a project.
* A high level of judgment, integrity, flexibility, and credibility is critical for this
position.
* A valid state driver's license and driving history that meets company standards is required.
* Must be able to travel (may include commercial flights) for training, bid meetings, or visits to
construction job sites to observe work, take measurements, or perform other routine tasks.
Cianbro is an employee-owned, tobacco-free, equal-opportunity employer, we do not discriminate based
on marital status, race, color, creed, gender, sex, religion, national origin, gender identity, age, veteran
status, union affiliation, physical or mental disability, citizenship status, sexual orientation, genetic
information, or other legally protected status.
Job Summary
Company
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience
10+ years
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