Chief Estimator

Rosendin•Pflugerville, TX

About The Position

Whether you’re a recent grad or a seasoned professional, you can experience meaningful career growth at Rosendin. Enjoy a true sense of ownership as you work with a proven industry leader on some of the most exciting and high-profile projects in the nation. We offer a wide range of job opportunities, competitive compensation, full benefits, an Employee Stock Ownership Plan and more. Why Rosendin? Committed. Innovative. Engaged. If you’re looking to take your career to the next level and work with some of the best and brightest in the industry, we want to hear from you. Since our founding over 100+ years ago, Rosendin has been driven to positively impact the communities where we live and work. We are an organization built on integrity and we have a culture that empowers people, embraces diversity, and inspires everyone to do their best. As one of the largest EMPLOYEE-OWNED electrical contractors in the United States, you will have the unique benefit of being a shareholder at a company that is experiencing tremendous growth and success. When our people succeed and fuel our success, we reward them. We'd love to have you as a shareholder! YOUR NEXT OPPORTUNITY: The Chief Estimator is responsible for planning, coordinating, and supervising the division’s estimating program providing technical and administrative direction to ensure corporate objectives are met. WHAT YOU’LL DO: Manage and administer department functions including operating budgets, staffing, wage reviews, work assignments, performance evaluations, bid results and archives, etc. Responsible for implementing and maintaining corporate estimating procedures utilizing the corporate computer estimating system and database. Assist Executives, Business Development, and Project Management to determine what types of projects to bid on, strategies, techniques, etc. Review all final estimate packages to ensure accuracy and completeness, prior to formal quotation Review scope/proposal letters for bid and negotiated projects Participate in presentations to corporate management and Clients. May be responsible for closing the "sale". Provide technical assistance in negotiating contracts, change orders,etc.as required May assist in the preparation of studies, materials and methods, recommendations, and cost estimates as required. The duties and responsibilities are intended to describe the general nature and scope of work being performed by this position.This is not a complete listing and other duties will be assigned based on the position role within the business unit.

Requirements

Advanced management or technical training preferred
Organizational, supervisory, and decision-making/problem-solving skills essential
Proficient in using a computer and Microsoft Office (Outlook,Word,Excel,etc)
Familiar with modern computer estimating sysytems
Ability to prioritize, manage multiple tasks, and change priorities as necessary
Ability to work under time pressure, continual deadlines and adapt to changing requirements with a positive attitude
Effective oral an written communication skills as required for the position
Self-motivated and can work independently and as part of a team
Ability to interact effectively and professionally with all levels of employees both management and staff alike, vendors, clients, and others
Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a business-related field
Minimum10years of experience in similar facility construction estimating and related functions plus a thorough knowledge of corporate objectives impacting estimating, estimating strategies and techniques, and construction contracts required
Can be a combination of education and technical/fieldt training such as Engineering, Estimating experience.

Responsibilities

Manage and administer department functions including operating budgets, staffing, wage reviews, work assignments, performance evaluations, bid results and archives, etc.
Responsible for implementing and maintaining corporate estimating procedures utilizing the corporate computer estimating system and database.
Assist Executives, Business Development, and Project Management to determine what types of projects to bid on, strategies, techniques, etc.
Review all final estimate packages to ensure accuracy and completeness, prior to formal quotation
Review scope/proposal letters for bid and negotiated projects
Participate in presentations to corporate management and Clients.
May be responsible for closing the "sale".
Provide technical assistance in negotiating contracts, change orders,etc.as required
May assist in the preparation of studies, materials and methods, recommendations, and cost estimates as required.