Brubacher is a site contractor, with headquarters in Bowmansville PA, serving the residential, industrial, commercial, utility and energy construction markets in South Eastern PA and Northern DE. Brubacher has an uncommonly refreshing approach to people, projects and solutions. At the heart of our company are hundreds of team members whose character, competence and consistency fulfill our mission of sharing insight, reducing stress and managing risk for our clients. Bring true value to your career – Join Brubacher today!

The Chief Estimator ensures consistent, profitable work in diverse markets that meets or exceeds the annual revenue and profitability goals of the company. This position is responsible for the oversight of the estimating team and process for all projects bid and awarded. The Chief Estimator must establish standardized procedures, methods, and processes for estimating and must train the estimating staff in the use of the same. This position monitors and reviews bids during the estimating process and prior to proposal being sent to customers. The Chief Estimator is responsible for generating detailed and accurate proposals in an effective and efficient manner.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Mentors Estimators regarding knowledge of equipment, material capabilities, personnel applications, and value engineering concepts. Works in a diligent and cooperative manner, to foster an overall positive and constructive environment for the continued success of other Estimators and the company.
• Manages, monitors, and proactively interacts with Estimators and Assistant Estimators as bids are prepared.
• Ensures that Estimators are evaluating and planning for safety in the estimating process.
• Coordinates and assumes a leader s role in training of newly hired or promoted Estimators and Assistant Estimators.
• Reviews bid invitations and public bid opportunities and assigns projects to other Estimators as required. Addresses customer or prospective customers' requests for bids with innovative approaches to estimates and proposals in a prompt, professional and courteous manner.
• Responsible to review or facilitate peer review of all bids, estimates and proposals prior to submission to customer.
• Reviews, understands, and interprets with accuracy project prints, drawings, maps, bidding specifications, scope descriptions, contracts, and related documents. Coordinates with the team to confirm appropriate scope of work.
• Utilizes and updates a computerized bidding system with precision and speed.
• Responsible to monitor and upgrade bidding system, regarding equipment, labor, material pricing and production rates.
• Prepares estimates for large and complex projects.
• Supports Estimators as needed with customer scope review meetings.
• Participates in business development meetings alongside Business Development Director. Periodically checks in with existing clients.
• Acts as a resource to project management during project award/startup phase to clarify any issues regarding what was considered in the estimate including materials and methods of construction.
• Ensures the flow of project information is maintained and documented.
• Schedules, coordinates, and oversees in-house meetings for awarded projects. Cooperates fully and acts as a resource and teammate with the project management team for all projects.
• Recognizes and maintains the company's expectations, goals and requirements regarding profitability.
• Fosters an environment of taking innovative approaches and offering value engineering ideas to meet customers needs.
• Provides input to the Director of Estimating & Project Management regarding bidding status of all projects and cooperates fully with overall bidding priorities set by the leadership team.
• Facilitates communication and collaboration with members of the Operations team to get input on bid productions and crew makeup for projects being bid.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Four-year college degree in construction management, civil engineering or business preferred.
• At least 10 years of estimating experience.
• Requires excellent working knowledge of excavating and related equipment, material capabilities and personnel applications.
• Demonstrated alignment with company culture and core values