Chief Estimator - Electrical Contractor

Royal Electric•Dallas, TX

11h•$150,000 - $200,000

About The Position

The Chief Estimator, will skillfully read and interpret plans, proposals and other documentation to develop bids and successfully negotiate budgets. The Estimator will also be able to prepare and present estimate documentation, as well as, track and analyze data to reduce gaps between estimates and actual cost. Success in the position is achieved through the following duties & responsibilities: Build the people within the Estimating & Pre-Construction team to facilitate their growth and the capabilities of the overall team: Structure the Estimating & Pre-Construction Department to adequately staff the estimating needs of the organization, taking into account the individual strengths of each team member and the needs of the projects Create clarity of roles and responsibilities for team members and set goals with the team for project success Coach and develop team members for successful accomplishment of their own Key Results. Create culture of continuous improvement through learning and feedback Develop growth plans for team members and anticipate future staffing needs for executing projected estimating and pre-construction needs Promote collaboration and innovation at all levels Build Relationships with the Client: Identify current and potential clients and implement strategy for maintaining these relationships at all levels of the project team Develop relationships with leadership of these top clients that results in proactive two-way communication and feedback Engage with clients before, during and after the project – identifying and meeting their needs, objectives and challenges Facilitate project team collaboration with the client for win-win scenarios that positively impact the project Implement plans to monitor and improve relationships with “Yellow & Red” clients to mitigate risk Build Relationships with Vendors & Subcontractors: Build and maintain relationships that positively impact alignment on a project, procuring future work and collaborating through challenges Ensure project teams are engaging with subs and vendors timely and constructively for mutual success Communicate subcontractor and vendor strengths and weaknesses with Support Operations and Preconstruction/Estimating that could affect future work or relationships Engage in industry associations and events to continuously identify potential subs and vendors and their possible alignment with Royal on future work Build Relationships with Internal Departments: Facilitate coordination between project teams and Preconstruction (Preplanning, Prefabrication) and actively engage in implementation of the project plan Provide feedback and collaborate with Estimating to help future bids with regard to proposal language, clarifications, production rates, methods of work and bid-time communication with the client Work collaboratively with Support Operations for timely information sharing and involvement in the project to meet client expectations and comply with all regulations Coordinate with other Regional Teams to share resources, best practices and lessons learned Engage in the Royal Leadership Team (RLT) to participate in strategy, initiative implementation, culture and feedback for the entire Company Implement and Execute Royal Processes on all Projects: Assess client (company and project team) alignment on culture and shared values Ensure project teams have clarity on bid time scope, Royal’s value add over the competition, bid time negotiations and client expectations of our contract Collaborate with Field Ops Manager and Superintendents to ensure the crews have all the information and resources needed from project teams, for strong performance during construction Facilitate check in with client to ensure project teams are meeting or exceeding expectations. Make adjustments where needed to improve performance Ensure a strong project finish and closeout, with project teams delivering timely closeout deliverables and completion of the work Facilitate the opportunity for our teams to debrief and learn, both internally and with the client Identify and Mitigate Potential Risks on the Project: Ensure teams understand contract scope, notice requirements, schedule requirements, applicable regulatory compliance and rights/remedies/obligations by law Review CTCs performed by Project Managers, assess variances from budget, and actively engage in projects that are slipping or facing challenges to create a plan for improvement Support project teams in resolving challenges and conflicts with clients and subs by identifying concerns and facilitating meaningful conversations to create a unified game plan for the project

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field with at least 8 years of related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience
Ability to read and understand construction plans and specs
Understand the construction process
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet tight deadlines
Ability to successfully complete estimates from start to finish
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to lead strategically and develop team
Ability to effectively delegate tasks to a team
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Bluebeam, and estimating software such as Accubid and Onscreen Takeoff
Ability to manage multiple tasks and have excellent follow-up skills internally and externally
Must be detail-orientated and well organized
Ability to work with a team and independently

Nice To Haves

Experience with Commercial/Residential projects
Experience bidding Public Works projects

Responsibilities

Structure the Estimating & Pre-Construction Department to adequately staff the estimating needs of the organization, taking into account the individual strengths of each team member and the needs of the projects
Create clarity of roles and responsibilities for team members and set goals with the team for project success
Coach and develop team members for successful accomplishment of their own Key Results. Create culture of continuous improvement through learning and feedback
Develop growth plans for team members and anticipate future staffing needs for executing projected estimating and pre-construction needs
Promote collaboration and innovation at all levels
Identify current and potential clients and implement strategy for maintaining these relationships at all levels of the project team
Develop relationships with leadership of these top clients that results in proactive two-way communication and feedback
Engage with clients before, during and after the project – identifying and meeting their needs, objectives and challenges
Facilitate project team collaboration with the client for win-win scenarios that positively impact the project
Implement plans to monitor and improve relationships with “Yellow & Red” clients to mitigate risk
Build and maintain relationships that positively impact alignment on a project, procuring future work and collaborating through challenges
Ensure project teams are engaging with subs and vendors timely and constructively for mutual success
Communicate subcontractor and vendor strengths and weaknesses with Support Operations and Preconstruction/Estimating that could affect future work or relationships
Engage in industry associations and events to continuously identify potential subs and vendors and their possible alignment with Royal on future work
Facilitate coordination between project teams and Preconstruction (Preplanning, Prefabrication) and actively engage in implementation of the project plan
Provide feedback and collaborate with Estimating to help future bids with regard to proposal language, clarifications, production rates, methods of work and bid-time communication with the client
Work collaboratively with Support Operations for timely information sharing and involvement in the project to meet client expectations and comply with all regulations
Coordinate with other Regional Teams to share resources, best practices and lessons learned
Engage in the Royal Leadership Team (RLT) to participate in strategy, initiative implementation, culture and feedback for the entire Company
Assess client (company and project team) alignment on culture and shared values
Ensure project teams have clarity on bid time scope, Royal’s value add over the competition, bid time negotiations and client expectations of our contract
Collaborate with Field Ops Manager and Superintendents to ensure the crews have all the information and resources needed from project teams, for strong performance during construction
Facilitate check in with client to ensure project teams are meeting or exceeding expectations. Make adjustments where needed to improve performance
Ensure a strong project finish and closeout, with project teams delivering timely closeout deliverables and completion of the work
Facilitate the opportunity for our teams to debrief and learn, both internally and with the client
Ensure teams understand contract scope, notice requirements, schedule requirements, applicable regulatory compliance and rights/remedies/obligations by law
Review CTCs performed by Project Managers, assess variances from budget, and actively engage in projects that are slipping or facing challenges to create a plan for improvement
Support project teams in resolving challenges and conflicts with clients and subs by identifying concerns and facilitating meaningful conversations to create a unified game plan for the project

Benefits

Health Care Plan (3 types of Medical plans, Discounted Dental & Orthodontist services for adults & children, Premium Vision Plan)
Retirement Plan (Traditional 401k, Roth 401k).
$50k Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary, & AD&D)
Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick Leave, and 8 Paid Holidays)
Family Leave FMLA (Maternity & Paternity)
Short Term & Long-Term Disability
Pet Insurance
Flex Spending Accounts: Healthcare, Dependent care (Daycare children & elderly – work related), & Transit
Pharmacy discounts
Kisx Card (Surgery & Imaging Program)
Opportunity for tuition reimbursement
Wellness Resources
Free telehealth
Health Joy App
Free peer coach support - (mental health, stress management, substance use, and suicidal ideation)
CancerCARE 1:1 Consulting and support with expert medical team
Employee Assistance Support
Hearing Aid discount plan
Laser VisionCare discount plan
Learning & Development
Safety training: Getting Everyone Home Safely
Professional & Leadership Development Training
Skill Development Training
Mentorship Program
On-The-Job & Classroom Training
Employee Referral Program: We value referrals from our employees! If you know someone who would be a great fit for this role, please refer them through our company’s referral program. Successful referrals can earn you an incentive!