Chief Estimator - Concrete (Charlotte)

Fessler & Bowman, Inc.

Since 1963, through the relentless commitment of our talented team members working together to achieve success, Fessler & Bowman, Inc. has grown to become an Engineering News Record Top 100 Specialty Contractor and Top 20 Concrete Contractor in the U.S.

Our Culture & Philosophy

Fessler & Bowman is a fast-paced and culture-focused industry leader in specialty concrete and civil earthwork. When we talk about culture at F&B, it is not just a plaque hanging in our lobby. Our values are our driving force and have allowed us to build a phenomenal team delivering best in class products to our customers.

• Open & Constructive
• Take Pride in Our Product
• Relentless Commitment
• Care About Our Customers
• Team Success

Summary

A Chief Estimator is a primary member of the estimating team who has overall responsibility for the creation of budgets and estimates produced by the region, under the Regional Director. The Chief Estimator is responsible for the oversight of the estimating process for all projects bid and awarded in the region, and will maintain standardized procedures, methods and processes for estimating and training the estimating team in the use of the same. The Chief Estimator will oversee analysis of past performance on projects and establish estimating standards for all future estimates based on such analysis, and assist in oversight and maintenance of the historical cost database and bid management and estimating software. The Chief Estimator takes ownership of procedures, processes, techniques and personnel decisions for assigned projects. Collaborating with the Director of Estimating, Business Development managers and Bid Coordinator, this role will oversee department standards for deliverables such as bid packages, reporting of work sold and reporting of metrics and other deliverable formats. Manages and coordinates the people, software and other resources used to perform the estimating functions. Projects range from fully defined (conventional Bid-Build Projects) to conceptual (alternative procurement such as Design-Build Projects). The descriptions below are representative of, but not limited to, the duties and responsibilities for this position.

Five Key Roles of the Chief Estimator

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Education, Experience & Qualifications

Travel

Travel to and from job sites and office locations is required for this position. Fessler & Bowman will compensate for travel when applicable.

Work Environment

As a Chief Estimator, you will be subject to various work environments. These environments include office and field settings. Employees must be comfortable with sitting for an extended period.

Benefits

Fessler & Bowman is proud to provide eligible Team Members with the following benefits :

Recruitment Process

The recruitment process will include a phone screen, in-person meeting, and a pre-employment background check and drug test.

Fessler & Bowman is an Equal Opportunity Employer