Chief Estimator

Sellen Construction • Seattle, WA

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Chief Estimator leads, establishes, and oversees the technical and operational performance of Sellen's estimating function, owning the quality review of every estimate the department produces. The Chief Estimator owns Sellen's cost history data and departmental KPI reporting, and they directly contribute to project pursuits and presentations, with technical expertise that is attuned to the market and aligned with client interests. The Chief Estimator manages the Estimating team, with Estimators and Senior Estimators reporting directly to this role, and provides direction, coaching, and development that achieves Sellen’s operational objectives. Because the team is small, the Chief Estimator both performs estimating work and manages the work of the team, leading day-to-day estimate production and technical rigor. They assist the Senior Vice President of Preconstruction in identifying and implementing changes to process, service enhancement, and advances in technology and data. The position is located in South Lake Union full-time.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or Structural Engineering, or an equivalent combination of work experience and education.
• 10+ years of directly applicable work experience.
• 5+ years' management experience.
• Deep knowledge and expertise evaluating and estimating construction projects.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Windows and the full Microsoft Office suite.
• Strong computer skills, including well-developed expertise with estimating and takeoff software (Timberline, On Screen Takeoff, and similar tools).
• Strong understanding of construction processes, means, and methods.
• Knowledge of alternative delivery methods including GCCM, Progressive Design-Build, and Traditional Design-Build.
• Excellent interpersonal skills; communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with new and diverse groups of people.
• Self-motivated and resourceful.
• Exceptional organization, problem-solving, and time management skills.
• Understand construction documents and how they are read and interpreted.
• Provide a complete estimate during all phases of the design process.
• Work individually and within a team.
• Fluency in construction processes, means, and methods as applied to construction estimating.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with model-based estimating is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Leads, establishes, and oversees the technical and operational performance of Sellen's estimating function.
• Owns the quality review of every estimate the department produces.
• Owns Sellen's cost history data and departmental KPI reporting.
• Directly contributes to project pursuits and presentations.
• Manages the Estimating team, providing direction, coaching, and development.
• Performs estimating work and manages the work of the team, leading day-to-day estimate production and technical rigor.
• Assists the Senior Vice President of Preconstruction in identifying and implementing changes to process, service enhancement, and advances in technology and data.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits including 401(k) with up to 9.5% employer contribution, health insurance, health savings contributions, tuition benefits, and more.
• $1k/mo. auto allowance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager