Chief engineer Jobs in Albuquerque, NM

At HB Construction we actively hire and develop people who share our passion for Better Partnerships Better Projects and Better Communities. We are currently seeking a Chief Estimator to join our team.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and manage the development of detailed cost estimates to support project success and profitability.

Oversee and facilitate scope of work analysis material procurement and bid evaluations.

Build and maintain strong working relationships with subcontractors across the region.

Define and communicate scopes of work to subcontractors to ensure accurate and complete bid coverage.

Attend pre-bid meetings to assess project scope required resources competition and client expectations.

Review and support the preparation of bid / proposal documents including schedules and subcontractor solicitations.

Coordinate preconstruction estimating and manage production of bid packages.

Ensure compliance with local state and federal procurement codes and regulations.

Maintain and continuously improve internal bid processes and coordination.

Lead project buy-out as needed collaborating with project managers to ensure smooth handoffs.

Develop proposal and project execution strategies that set up operations teams for success.

Maintain and update historical cost data for future benchmarking and reference.

Conduct site visits to validate preconstruction assumptions and compare estimates to real-world conditions.

Qualifications

Extensive experience in construction estimating preferably in commercial or large-scale projects.

Strong knowledge of construction materials methods and industry standards.

Proficiency with construction estimating software and digital tools.

Excellent communication and negotiation skills.

Proven leadership and team management experience.

Strong analytical problem-solving and organizational abilities.

Knowledge of legal and regulatory requirements related to construction bidding.

Build It Better with HB Construction

Through 34 years in business HB Construction has built facilities critical to communities across the Southwest. Over the years we realized that were not for everyone. Were for people who want to :

• Serve a Greater Purpose . Our shared mission-to create opportunities for people families and communities to thrive-fuels our culture of teamwork and professional growth. This environment of selflessness helps us solve the challenges facing HB clients partners and communities.
• Make an Impact . From day one HB employees get an opportunity to make a difference and reap the rewards of their work. High performance means contributing to great teams and making those around us better.
• Take the Next Step . We help people take their careers to the next level through support constructive feedback and structured advancement. Our dedicated training program mixes technical education leadership training and personal mentorship tailored to each individual.

If you are inspired to join us we encourage you to apply to HB Construction. We are always seeking those who have the drive to Build it Better.

Required Experience :

Chief

Key Skills

Bluebeam,Construction Estimating,Construction Experience,HeavyBid,Math,Sage,Pricing,Cost Control,Restoration,Roofing,Microsoft Excel,Auto Estimating

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1