Chief Estimator- Roadway Electric - CHIEF005809-3721

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**SUMMARY**

The Chief Estimator works directly with the Division Manager,

Estimating, Operations, and Office staff in the review of project plans,

requirements, and specifications. Engages in frequent communication with

Clients, Agencies, Subcontractors, and Suppliers. The Chief Estimator is

familiar with Bid-Build, Design-Build, JOC, and CMAR projects. The Chief

Estimator has the capabilities of organizing and supervising a team of

Estimators and/ or bidding projects solely. The Chief Estimator is

responsible for the accurate and timely preparation of estimates for

jobs to be bid. The Chief Estimator has extensive knowledge of bidding

software/programs, costs, construction means and methods, and

engineering principles. The Chief Estimator is extremely knowledgeable

in traffic signals, street lighting, signing, ITS and fiber, and

dry-utility scopes of work.

**PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES**

- Review project plans, requirements, and specifications.

- Ability to provide and/or review accurate quantity takeoffs and

material/subcontractor pricing.

- Determine labor and equipment costs.

- Review and understand all bid documents and assess project risks.

- Understand project logistics and project schedule.

- Prepare bid packages or RFQs. Compare and analyze competitive

subcontractor and supplier bids.

- Prepare detailed estimates for bid-build, design-build, JOC, or CMAR

projects.

- Assists in contract review.

- Produce budgets, cost codes, and job setups.

- Perform certain post-bid buyouts.

- Perform project turnovers with field staff and/or pre-construction

duties and meetings with Clients, Owners, Engineers and JV Partners.

- Perform other related duties as required and assigned.

**REQUIREMENTS**

- Preferred Bachelor\'s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction

Management, Mechanical Engineering or Architecture.

- A minimum of 7 years of construction experience.

- A minimum of 5 years of experience as an Estimator.

- A minimum of 1 year of experience in a senior level estimating role.

- Private and public works sector experience required.

- Familiarity of all aspects of horizontal and infrastructure

projects.

- Recent experience with a roadway/highway electrical specialty

contractor.

- Strong experience with estimating roadway and highway construction

projects, with particular emphasis on traffic signals, roadway

lighting, signing, ITS-fiber, and dry-utilities.

- Successful experience with projects (\$1M+) is a plus.

- Advanced computer skills with estimating software (such as HCSS

Heavybid).

- Advanced computers skills with MS Office, Primavera P6.

- Knowledge in Procore, Bluebeam, and other relative software programs

a plus.

- Extensive knowledge of construction costs and engineering

principles.

- Well organized, flexible, detail oriented and multi-tasked.

- Prioritize workload and consistently meet deadlines while constantly

changing tasks and demands.

- Effective presentation skills.

- Excellent written and oral communicator.

Pre-employment background check and drug screening required.

Pulice Construction, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Women/Minorities/Veterans/Disabled