Chief Estimator - Slayden

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing multiple, simultaneous estimating projects and resources while maintaining company standards of quality and sponsoring the estimate through the operations and management team’s reviews. Projects consist of wastewater treatment facilities, potable water treatment facilities, hydropower facilities, fisheries, pipelines and various water infrastructure ranging from $1-200 million dollars. The position will require strong coordination and communication skills along with the ability to deliver high-quality cost estimates within the prescribed budget and schedule.

Essential Functions

• Serve as the point of contact for project managers and coordinate the parameters of the estimating assignment.
• Review solicitation and design documents such as contracts, specifications and drawings to identify risks and opportunities related to competitive pricing.
• Develop and manage the estimate schedule and coordinate internal milestone dates with the discipline estimators.
• Distribute design and solicitation documents to the pricing team while maintaining revision control during estimate development.
• Review the final multi-discipline estimate and prepare reports and other deliverables for the management review.
• Oversee all “bid day” activities for traditional design-bid-build pursuits.

Basic Qualifications

• BS in Engineering, Construction Management, other technical degree, or equivalent experience.
• 10 years of relevant construction experience of which 5 plus years of estimating experience, preferably incorporating various contract types.
• Working knowledge of self-perform construction equipment and techniques, drawings, and specifications, building materials and required standards.
• Understanding of water treatment plant processes and construction standards.
• Experience supervising other estimators to develop a comprehensive project estimate.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel.
• The candidate should be comfortable working with designers, clients, and project managers through all levels of design from conceptual to 100% complete.
• Periodic travel may be required based on project needs.
• Strong computer skills are essential.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant field experience in heavy civil or industrial construction
• Experience with HCSS HeavyBid Estimating Software is preferred.
• Cost control and scheduling exposure is a plus
• Knowledge or experience in CMAR, Design-Build, and Design-Bid-Build estimates

Slayden is a leader in the construction industry, with a primary focus on water and wastewater infrastructure. Slayden is built on strong values, hard work and a commitment to getting the job done right. The success of our company is best expressed through our efforts to provide a safe work place with respected employees and a committed management team. Our approach has provided steady growth in work volume, successful career development for personnel, and an extensive list of satisfied clients for more than 40 years.

Please note that all positions require pre-employment screening, including drug and background check, as a condition of employment.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.