Chief Estimator - Heavy Civil Construction

Sundt•Salt Lake City, UT

About The Position

The Chief Estimator plans, coordinates and supervises estimating efforts for self perform divisions with emphasis on productivity, equipment selection and sequencing of work. The Chief Estimator has experience estimating multiple disciplines of work in multiple markets, and is capable of leading all types of project delivery methods. Chief Estimators have a demonstrated ability and willingness to mentor and train new estimators regarding all facets of preconstruction efforts. The Chief Estimator reports to Preconstruction Managers and assists with estimator assignments to ensure adequate resources are available to meet estimating deadlines and priorities.

Requirements

Four-year engineering degree or equivalent combinations of technical training and/or related experience.
Ideal candidates will have project experience in one or more key market sectors identified by the business unit.
Proficient in the use of P6 and demonstrates skill in Critical Path Scheduling
Proficient in the use of an Enterprise Project Management Systems.
Proficient in the use of commonly used industry estimating software programs.
Proficient use of all Microsoft Office Suite programs.
Successful history executing projects valued over $100M.
Ten or more years of experience in an estimating role.

Responsibilities

Capably performs estimating functions including quantity takeoff, pricing development for all trade work, and analysis of trade bids
Demonstrated proficiency with risk management planning including identification, analysis, response planning and monitoring and control on a project.
Develops and maintains relationships with key trade subcontractors in the community. Has a thorough understanding of project communications and associated elements of plan including: generation, collection, distribution, storage, retrieval and ultimate disposition of project information.
Leads the preparation of estimating documents/deliverables, including budget uploads, purchasing plans, subcontracts, purchase orders, estimate General Conditions, and project logistics. Demonstrates proficiency with understanding project financial plans.
Performs advanced estimating tasks to include serving as the prime point of contact for all hard bid pursuits, coordinating constructability reviews, and applying appropriate indirect costs including insurance, taxes, and fees. Demonstrates business acumen and expertise in understanding budgeting and cost controls processes and systems so projects are procured and managed consistently and profitably.
Provides feedback regarding cost and constructability, developing conceptual estimates, providing justification and reconciliation of Sundt estimates to third party consultants, and has a detailed understanding and collaboration with team around the components of the project management plan (PMP) to ensure successful project execution including a detailed understanding of the change management process
Provides technical and administrative direction to ensure compliance with Sundt Management System (SMS) policies and procedures. Actively participates in planning, acquiring and reviewing the project team to ensure relentless execution of the project.
Provides training and mentoring for estimating staff, including the development of training programs as directed by senior management within the department.
Understands the elements of the project scope management plan, the time management plan, the quality management plan, environmental plan, procurement plan (including the contract management and change control process) and the project safety plan.
Understands the process of claims, identifying potential claims, quantifying and mitigating/resolving the effects of those that do occur on a timely basis.