Chief Estimator
PACT
•Hybrid
About The Position
The Chief Estimator is responsible for overseeing and managing the estimating function for all PACT projects, ensuring accurate, detailed, and competitive cost estimates are prepared in line with client specifications and project goals. This role requires a highly experienced professional with expertise in construction cost estimation, project planning, and leadership. The Chief Estimator will collaborate closely with senior management, project directors, engineers, and operations teams to drive successful bids and ensure robust pre-construction planning.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, or related field
- Minimum 10 years of experience in construction estimating, with at least 5 years in a leadership role
- Strong knowledge of construction methods, materials, and processes in aviation, civil, and infrastructure projects
- Proven experience managing complex and large-scale estimates and tenders
- Proficiency with estimating software and tools (e.g., ProEst, Bluebeam, or similar)
- Strong understanding of construction contracts, procurement processes, and industry standards
- Exceptional leadership skills with the ability to mentor and develop a team
- Excellent attention to detail, analytical thinking, and problem-solving abilities
- Strong communication, negotiation, and organizational skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
- High level of integrity, professionalism, and commitment to continuous improvement
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the estimating department, ensuring all bids are accurate, competitive, and completed on time
- Prepare and review detailed cost estimates for large-scale aviation and infrastructure projects, including materials, labor, equipment, subcontractor costs, and overheads
- Oversee preparation of tender documentation and ensure compliance with client requirements and industry standards
- Analyze drawings, specifications, and scopes of work to develop accurate and comprehensive estimates
- Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and operations teams to align estimates with design updates, schedules, and resource requirements
- Identify potential risks in estimates and develop mitigation strategies to protect project profitability
- Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, subcontractors, and vendors to secure best pricing and quality
- Contribute to value engineering exercises to identify cost-saving opportunities while maintaining quality and scope
- Ensure cost estimates are aligned with project budgets and provide regular financial forecasts to senior leadership
- Lead, mentor, and develop the estimating team to drive accuracy, efficiency, and continuous improvement
- Implement best practices, tools, and technologies to enhance estimating processes and reporting for management
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
