Chief Estimator – Heavy Civil/Bridge Division

MAS Building & Bridge, Inc•Norfolk, MA

61d•$150,000 - $180,000•Onsite

About The Position

MAS is looking for an individual to lead our Estimating Team as Chief Estimator at our Norfolk, MA office. This Team has a successful bidding history, ensuring consistent growth of the Heavy Civil/Bridge Division. The Chief Estimator will be a senior leader within the Estimating & Preconstruction Department, responsible for the pursuit of contract work, driving the estimating processes, training estimators, and supporting the Division’s strategic plan for continued growth.

Requirements

15+ Years of experience in Bridge/Heavy Civil Construction, preferably with Public Authority Clients
Estimating Experience as a Chief Estimator, Director of Estimating, or Lead/Senior Estimator
Proven ability to multi-task, managing large, complex estimates – projects exceeding $50M
Above average communication skills and empathy
Software knowledge and experience using (HCSS/B2W, MS Project/P6)
Aptitude for coaching, instruction and training.
Organized, process driven, self-starting, motivated and confident in work.

Nice To Haves

Design Build procurement and Joint-venture experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Assessing bid opportunities and estimating resource availability
Managing and participating in the estimating process: Assignments and schedule, Process compliance and coverage, Bid schedules and balances for large projects, Estimate review meetings, Bid-day closeout
Determine and quantify project risks
Design-Build Procurements/Estimates
Joint-Venture Estimates
Existing and new vendor relationships
Post-bid documentation control
Assisting with post-award process in coordination with Preconstruction Manager
Managing and mentoring a team of estimators
Collaborating with operations, project management and executive leadership
Supporting business development, client and designer relationship efforts
Driving continuous improvement of estimating processes and tools