Chief Estimator

  • Insight Global
  • Piscataway, New Jersey
  • Full Time


Our large construction company is currently hiring for a Chief Estimator to join their team in Piscataway, NJ. This individual should have 15+ years of experience working within the construction industry as an Estimator on project sizes ranging from 100-300 million. Specific experience working within multifamily residential or data center construction is required. This individual will be responsible for carrying meetings, working directly with architects and owners, pricing up projects and handling value engineering aspects for the estimations. Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Construction is required. This role is full time on site.

Responsibilities:

Works toward alignment of customer and company objectives.

Assists management in development of strategies and plans.

Understands estimating terminology and measures and recognizes processes/project actions that may impact the project.

Assists in the analysis and utilization of estimates to predict key project issues.

Assists in the evaluation of business opportunities and potential profitability.

Assists the Project Manager in presenting, trouble-shooting and improving estimates.

Understands construction means, methods, and sequences.

Familiar with financial analysis (NPV, ROIC, ROCE).

Complies with established company policies and procedures and utilizes established systems and tools.

Exhibits confidence and positive attitude about the project and the Company.

Assumes training and mentoring roles as requested.

Identifies and develops recommendations for improving technical expertise.

Develops training and development programs within an area of technical expertise.

Conducts training sessions as appropriate.

Develops a basic understanding of each of companys organizational units.

Builds collaborative relationships with other organizations.

Exhibits confidence and positive attitude about the project and the Company.

Executes efficient meetings.

Leads in tracking action items.

Maintains technical performance excellence.

Continually strives for the development of new tools and techniques for the purpose of enhancing estimating approaches.

Encourages diversity through new processes and tools.

Responsible for the technical aspects of planning and organizing the work of subordinates carried out under the direction of a manager.

Coordinates estimating activities for proposals.

Assists in the development and implementation of estimating standards and procedures.

Reviews final estimate packages for accuracy and completeness.

Prepares or assists in the preparation of ROIC and IRR forecasts.

Assists in preparing budgets and performance plans.

Oversees the preparation of crew build-ups and production rate determinations.

Determines construction equipment selection.

Develops Work Breakdown Structures.

Manages the preparation of an estimate.

Leads Project Team estimate reviews.

Evaluates suitability of scope and execution plan for basis of estimate.

Reviews Estimate Plans (approach, techniques, level of effort, cost, schedule), Basis of Estimates and qualifications.

Reviews bid tabulations responding to the customer/Request for Proposal requirements.

Collects, analyzes and archives project data. Develops historical documentation.

Reconciles current project estimate comparisons with previous performance and market benchmark data.

Negotiates internal issues, priorities, and deadlines.

We are a company committed to creating inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment opportunities without regard to race, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, citizenship status, disability, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to Human Resources Request Form ( . The EEOC "Know Your Rights" Poster is available here ( .

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Skills and Requirements

- 10-15+ years of experience in Construction Estimation

- Experience on projects ranging in size from 100-300 million

- Experience on multifamily residential construction projects

- Bachelor's degree in construction or engineering

- Value Engineering

- Experience in estimating MEP, core/shell, LEED/Green, high rise, HVAC, foundation, skim/skin. Professional certifications such as Certified Professional Estimator (CPE) or Certified Cost Professional (CCP).

Familiarity with Building Information Modeling (BIM) software. null

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion,sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military oruniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, andordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to ....
Job ID: 481170856
Originally Posted on: 6/13/2025

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