What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chief Estimator position at Dragados?
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Oversee and review project plans, requirements, and specifications.
- Have demonstrated leadership abilities to coordinate a team of estimators to develop a large multidisciplinary estimate.
- Lead the Estimating Department’s participation in Technical Working Groups (TWGs) for Alternative Delivery pursuits, including Design-Build, Progressive Design-Build, Public-Private Partnerships (PPP), etc.
- Determine labor and equipment costs.
- Prepare accurate quantity takeoffs and materials pricing.
- Review and understand all bid documents and assess project risks.
- Understand project logistics and project schedule.
- Compare and analyze competitive subcontractor and supplier bids.
- Review quotes and estimates with the Project Management Team.
- Prepare estimates at different levels of completion (conceptual, Schematic, DD, CD, etc.)
- Develop comprehensive cash flow schedules for all projects
- Perform certain post-bid buyouts.
- Perform pre-construction duties and meetings with Clients, Owners, and Engineers.
- Serve as company interface between Owner - Architect/Engineer -Pulice Team and is responsible for developing leadership, motivation, and communication with owners, subcontractors and project team and is accountable for their actions.
- Performs other related duties as required and assigned
REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering or Architecture
- A minimum of 7-10 years experience as a Sr. Project Manager, Estimator or equivalent
- A minimum of 15 years construction experience
- Private and public works sector experience required
- Experience with Alternative Delivery projects, including CMAR, CMGC, Design-Build, Progressive Design-Build, Public-Private Partnerships (PPP), etc.
- Experience developing multiple GMPs during preconstruction
- Experience working on large multi-million dollar projects exceeding 100 million dollars.
- Advanced computer skills with industry leading/standing estimating software (HCSS HeavyBid experience preferred)
- Effective presentation skills
- Advanced computers skills with MS Office
- Knowledge of AutoCAD and/or MicroStation, Carlson, InRoads or Geopak desirable
- Extensive knowledge of construction costs and engineering principles
- Familiarity of all aspects of horizontal and infrastructure projects
- Well organized, flexible, detail oriented and multi-tasked.
- Prioritize work load and consistently meet deadlines while constantly changing tasks and demands
- Excellent written an oral communicator.
Pre-employment background check and drug screening required
Pulice Construction, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer Women/Minorities/Veterans/Disabled
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