Chief Estimator (Remote Eligible, U.S.)
Wilmington NC USA, United States
Essential Responsibilities:
As the Chief Estimator you will:
- Lead a team during the estimating process including executive review and estimating meetings.
- Plan, develop and present capital cost estimates for projects as defined by an agreed-upon scope that will be used to make key management decisions
- Maintain high standards of professionalism and ethical behavior when representing the Company.
- Analyze drawings, specifications, proposals, and other documentation to lead estimators in preparing time, cost, and labor estimates for projects under various delivery methods.
- Lead preparation of estimates for multi-discipline projects including understanding scope and accurate quantities.
- Developing and maintain standard estimating templates, formats, standards, and processes
- Provide guidance and training to non-estimators as needed.
- Perform risk and contract management responsibilities on bids.
- Review total estimate to ensure accuracy and completeness.
- Manage information system to compare estimated costs to actual costs.
- Research and lead process of continuous improvement in estimating methods.
- Draft estimate plans through evaluation of scope, contract, desired estimate type / quality and time / resources available
- Review and approve cost studies
- Review design scope criteria and develop quantities for undefined scope assumptions in coordination with others
- Prepare estimate basis and assumption documentation
- Perform and review escalation calculations
- Identify risk items and assigns risk levels to portions of the project work
- Lead estimate reviews and presentations
- The preferred work location for this role is at the GEH Headquarters Wilmington, NC but highly qualified remote candidates will be considered
Qualifications/Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university or college or equivalent level of knowledge and experience.
- Minimum 10 years of related professional experience in cost estimating, project planning, or related field.
Eligibility Requirements:
- The preferred work location for this role is at the GEH Headquarters Wilmington, NC but highly qualified remote candidates will be considered.
- This role is restricted to U.S. persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, permanent residents, …
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