Chief Estimator

This role provides leadership for the Estimating, Design-Build & Virtual Construction and Business Development functions; Manage the process and resources that provide quality pre-construction services to Clients while developing a strong multi-skilled team to support the company’s growth objectives. This position is instrumental in developing Client relationships and maintaining client satisfaction throughout the preconstruction process. ResponsibilitiesManage the Pre-Construction Services and Department of the company both locally and regionally.

Develop strong relationships with Client/Consultants/Supply Chain and staffEnsure a consistency of approach and drive forward continuous improvement in our bids, both commercial and quality submissions; Manage, direct and set win strategies for bids. Lead Bid Strategy, Review and Adjudication meetingsProvide Organizational leadership that raises our competence with BIM/VDC. Positively engage project teams to strategically drive adoption of BIM and Innovative Technologies, especially during the Pre-Construction phase. Ensure full compliance will all NH processes and procedures and ensure that all bids are controlled in accordance with NH governance levels and procedures.

Manage and Control Pre-Construction costsProvide innovation thinking and ideas to differentiate NH bids from the competition, both commercially and in terms of the quality of submission, content, and formatMaintain financial records of completed bids to maintain feel for competitive/winning market levels. Compile budget costs for tenders/bidsEnsure Estimators costs within bids are validated. Plan, allocate and manage resources (internal and external) to process bids successfully. Participate in management reviews of workload and opportunities. Assist in the management and completion of “Expressions of Interest’, Pre-Qualifications and Questionnaires.

Provide support during Constructability Reviews and Budget analysis as well as presentation to the Client. Administer Pre-construction conference/kick-off meetings, Responsible for Meeting Minutes documentation and distribution. Preparation and presentation of the project specific Pre-Construction Services Agreement (when applicable) to the Client. Maintain Client relationship through operations and closeout. Be available to negotiate / assist with dispute resolution as required by the Operations team. Work closely with the Business Development Coordinator to identify and secure work opportunities from the open market. Manage and oversee the daily activities of the Pre-Construction Department.

Provide guidance to the Pre-Construction Team, as required, to ensure continuous professional development. Lead regular meetings with the Pre-Construction Team. Provides constructive and timely performance evaluations. Recruit, interview and hire new staff in the department. Handles discipline and termination of employees in accordance with company policy. Perform any other duties that may be assigned by the CEO. QualificationsBSc. in Civil Engineering. Post graduate qualification in Business Administration or Financial Management. ExperienceMinimum of fifteen (15) years’ experience in Cost Estimating/Pre-Construction/Planning. Fifteen (15) years’ experience in the construction industry. Five (5) years managerial experience. Deep understanding of the construction industry.

Estimating experience is a must. Ability to make decisions regarding financial accuracy of Cost Estimates. Ability to work to tight deadlines – many times outside normal office hours. Hands-on Leader able to build credibility through tangible contributions in a highly collaborative environment. Risk AwarenessAbility to convert Business Development Opportunities to actual completed projects. Ability to enhance Pre-Construction services to a continuous quality improvement program and the introduction of Building Information Modelling processes and associated technology. Ability to develop and upskill key personnel as evidenced by their personal development plans.

Ability to ensure accurate and competitive Bid Estimates and convert to new projects.