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Cheif Estimator

Now hiring a Chief Estimator in Ames, IA!Trillium Construction is looking for a Chief Estimator!

Well established Design Build and EPC solutions company that services across North America. Specializing in Commercial industrial, manufacturing, and Agricultural buildings.

Job Duties:

•Develop a staff of trusted advisors for our clients in the fields of construction cost estimating, about the changing estimating discipline, economic trends, technological innovations, and other factors that affect the construction industry.
•Mentors/teaches junior estimators all aspects of preconstruction process.
•Provide overall Preconstruction effort oversight and show ability to lead a project team and project solutions through all phases of design.
•Develop and execute plan for design build projects. This includes soliciting and contracting design services for projects
•Prepare estimates for all stages of design from Conceptual through Final Construction Documents (Design/Build, Guaranteed Maximum Price, and Hard Bid diversity).
•Organize departmental team so that each estimator involved knows responsibilities and deadlines.
•Participate with the Project Manager in award of all subcontracts and write all subcontracts before
•Draft Owner, Design, and Subcontract agreements.
•Identify Risks associated with projects and provide recommendation to manage these risks.
•Demonstrates exceptional presentation and sales skills to assist and serve on RFP/Interview teams for new projects.

$75-110k per year.

If interested, please apply today!
•Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management or equivalent professional experience.
•Minimum 8-10 years of proven experience estimating with a Construction Management or General Contracting firm.
•Experience in developing competitive build and hard-bid.
•Experience in developing and implementing value engineering.
•Experience in effectively leading preconstruction teams to win work.
•Certification in Construction Estimating or Project Management Professional preferred.
•Working knowledge of basic computer programs like Microsoft Office Suite and Outlook, online collaboration tools, and software programs like On-Screen Takeoff and Timberline are beneficial.

Trillium Construction Services has been recruiting and hiring construction and skilled trades talent for over 30 years. Trillium is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Trillium offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes the ability to participate in health insurance and retirement plans, paid holidays, state required leave, and vacation days. Trillium’s offerings are dependent on the state in which the assignment is located, length of time worked, and may change depending on assignment. Benefit packages for direct hire placements vary based on the client company.

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