Chief Estimator

MAS is looking for an individual to lead our Estimating Team as Chief Estimator at our Norfolk, MA office. This Team has a successful bidding history, ensuring consistent growth of the Heavy Civil/Bridge Division. The Chief Estimator will be a senior leader within the Estimating & Preconstruction Department, responsible for the pursuit of contract work, driving the estimating processes, training estimators, and supporting the Division's strategic plan for continued growth.

What you will be working on:

• Assessing bid opportunities and estimating resource availability
• Managing and participating in the estimating process:
  • Assignments and schedule
  • Process compliance and coverage
  • Bid schedules and balances for large projects
  • Estimate review meetings
  • Bid-day closeout
  • Determine and quantify project risks
  • Design-Build Procurements/Estimates
  • Joint-Venture Estimates
  • Existing and new vendor relationships
  • Post-bid documentation control
• Assisting with post-award process in coordination with Preconstruction Manager
• Managing and mentoring a team of estimators
• Collaborating with operations, project management and executive leadership
• Supporting business development, client and designer relationship efforts
• Driving continuous improvement of estimating processes and tools

Ideal Qualifications:

• 15+ years of experience in Bridge/Heavy Civil Construction, preferably with Public Authority Clients
• Estimating experience as a Chief Estimator, Director of Estimating, or Lead/Senior Estimator
• Proven ability to multi-task, managing large, complex estimates – projects exceeding $50M
• Above average communication skills and empathy
• Software knowledge and experience using (HCSS/B2W, MS Project/P6)
• Design Build procurement and Joint-venture experience preferred.
• Aptitude for coaching, instruction and training.
• Organized, process driven, self-starting, motivated and confident in work.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Base Salary: $150,000 - $180,000
• Profit sharing bonus
• Employer Paid Medical & Dental coverage
• PTO, paid holidays and sick time (per MA)
• 401K with company match
• Cell phone and mileage/vehicle reimbursement
• Long-term career growth potential with a best-in-class Contractor