Chief Estimator (7/28/09)

Job Number: 1472
Job Category/ies:Construction, Mining and Trades
Location of Position: Maryland-Baltimore
Status: Exempt
Education Level: Bachelor's
Salary: 90K-125K
Relocation Offered: NO
Job Description:
Chief Estimator/ SR. Estimator (HVAC and Plumbing)

Position Available - Chief Estimator     

 

Trade and Industry Experience - We are searching for a candidate that has been in the Mechanical and Plumbing industry for a minimum of 10 years. A combination of field and office experience would be considered a strong attribute. Candidates with only office experience will still be considered for the position.

Specific Estimation Career Experience - Candidates being considered should have at least ten years of hands on estimation preparation experience. Three years experience as a direct report to a Department Manager, or have held a senior management position within the last three years.


Key Critical Personal Attributes -
1. Competitor - Energized by competition. Responds to measurable performed goals. Driven to produce.
2. Producer - Results oriented. Seeks objectives. Measures performance throughout the unit.
3. Responsibility - Conscientious and dependable. Good attendance and punctuality. Committed to delivery of tasks.
4. Technical Mastering - Committed to continual self education. Large store of industry knowledge. Intrigued by new developments.
5. Discerner - Skilled in self-appraisal. Quickly sorts the critical from the superfluous. Acts appropriately.
6. Decision Maker - Through research. Aware of parts-to-whole relationship. Strives to harmonize competing interests.
7. Values - Integrity and honesty are hallmarks. Refuses to cut corners or over-promise. Represents company judiciously.
8. Researcher - Full range of information gathering techniques. Methodical hypothesis formation and testing. Skilled troubleshooter.
9. Strategist - Well organized and skilled in prioritizing. Well developed grand planning skills. Brings tasks to closures.
10. Communicator - Adapts to level and interest of others. Confident public speaker. Articulate conversationalist.
11. Assertor - Straightforward and direct. Opens doors and closes deals. Sense of drive and aggressiveness.

Specific Industry and Knowledge Experience -
1. Familiar with the Maryland, Washington DC and Northern Virginia private market place.
2. Familiar with contractors, owners and engineers operating in our market place.
3. Familiar with subcontractors and vendors serving our market place.

Day to Day Operational and Technical Experience - The applicant must have the following:
1. Ability to run an automated estimation system
2. Participate in business sales development and production meetings twice a month
3. Capable of organizing resources and preparing complete estimates that range from $1 to $50 million dollars

4. Communicating regularly with current or potential customers as it relates to the complete bid process
5. Attending scoping or bid review meetings with current or new client
6. Capable of closing a sales opportunity or bid
7. Facilitate project turnover meetings between estimation, project management and field production

Contact Information:

Contact: Ron Young
Email: ryoung@tescareers.com