Chief Estimator

Batchelor & Kimball•Conyers, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Headquartered in Conyers, Georgia, Batchelor & Kimball takes pride in partnering with our clients to deliver excellent results from engineering and construction to operations and maintenance. There’s not a lot of BS here, and not a lot of turnover. Good people work at Batchelor & Kimball. We’re good at our jobs, and good to each other. We have high expectations because the work is challenging, but we know the most valuable thing about the work is the people who do it. If this sounds like a good fit for you, we’d like to meet you! We are seeking a Chief Estimator who provides overall support to securing new business along with working with change orders. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing inquiries assigned from reception, scope clarification and strategy development to proposal completion and submittal. This position will analyze drawings, specifications, proposals, and other documentation to prepare cost estimates for products and projects. It is also the responsibility of the Chief Estimator to represent the company in attending meetings within the company, with customers, and with project owners and build new and lasting relationships within the industry.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
10+ years of experience in mechanical estimating
Exceptional Plan & Specifications Reading
Attention to Detail.
Microsoft Office Suite required with strong Microsoft Excel proficiency
Communication is vital, including asking for clarification, collaborating, and reporting back to team members and/or supervisors.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Autobid software and other system used in the preconstruction process.

Responsibilities

Prepare bid proposals
Participate in pre job bid meetings, job interviews and post – bid recap meetings.
Complete understanding of blueprint, specifications and scope of work
Obtaining bids from qualified subcontractors
Collaborating with general contractors, and clients to discuss and meet the needs for design, corrections, and cost evaluations.
Construction budget preparation
Work closely with project managers in both the proposal and execution phases to ensure optimal strategies are developed and followed through to completion
Collecting and analyzing bids.
Assist in pipe take off if needed
Highly skilled at scope comparison for multiple bids.
In-depth understanding of local commercial construction market.