Chief Estimator Steel Construction

Peterson Beckner Industries • Frisco, TX

107d

About The Position

The Chief Estimator for Steel Construction will be responsible for overseeing the estimating process for various projects. This role involves extensive communication with owners, representatives, fabricators, general contractors, suppliers, and consultants to ensure accurate and timely bid preparation. The Chief Estimator will assist in preparing budgets, subcontracts, purchase orders, and preliminary project schedules, ensuring a smooth transition when projects are handed off to the construction team. The position requires a thorough review of proposal specifications, drawings, and conditions to determine the scope of work, as well as estimating indirect costs including management, construction equipment, and tools. The Chief Estimator will also review all proposals internally before submission and may engage in proposal presentations as necessary. Additionally, this role includes training and mentoring estimating staff and maintaining strong relationships with operations teams. The Chief Estimator will prepare budget pricing, unit price schedules, and lump sum pricing.

Requirements

• 10+ year's steel construction estimating experience.
• Excellent communication skills with a strong math aptitude.
• Experience in industrial & commercial structural & miscellaneous construction work.
• Able to work with speed and accuracy, consistently meeting deadlines.
• Experience in conceptual estimating and design build.
• Strong business communication and leadership skills, supervisory experience preferred.
• Experience with design models.
• Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture or related field preferred.
• Proficient with all Microsoft Office programs.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with Owners, Representatives, Fabricators, General Contractors, Suppliers, and Consultants.
• Coordinate bid preparation requirements.
• Assist in preparing budgets, subcontracts, purchase orders and preliminary project schedules.
• Ensure proper project hand off when project is taken over by construction team.
• Review proposal specifications, drawings, and conditions to determine scope of work.
• Estimate Indirect cost including management, construction equipment and tools.
• Review all proposals internally before being submitted to Owner, Fabricator, and/or General Contractor customers.
• Engage in proposal presentations as necessary.
• Training and mentoring of estimating staff and direct reports.
• Maintain strong and positive relationships with operations teams.
• Prepare budget pricing, unit price schedules and lump sum pricing.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Specialty Trade Contractors
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees