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Sr Director and Chief Estimator (Hybrid)
Sr Director and Chief Estimator (Hybrid)CRB • Kalamazoo, MI, US
Sr Director and Chief Estimator (Hybrid)

Sr Director and Chief Estimator (Hybrid)

CRB • Kalamazoo, MI, US
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Company Description

CRB is a leading provider of sustainable engineering, architecture, construction and consulting solutions to the global life sciences and food and beverage industries. Our more than 1,100 employees provide best-in-class solutions that drive success and positive change for our clients, our people and our communities. CRB is a privately held company with a rich history of serving clients throughout the world, consistently striving for the highest standard of technical knowledge, creativity and execution.

Job Description

The Chief Estimator must be an energetic, self-motivated, and innovative individual who shall possess the skills required to successfully develop and execute estimating tasks, deliverables, be a collaborative team player, and shall be a strong leader to drive collaboration amongst all groups within CRB.  S / he creates brand differentiation and pre-eminence for CRB in the market by working with teams to drive and support project estimating expertise, competitiveness, and standardization to create brand differentiation and pre-eminence in the market.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement innovative / disruptive project estimating standards, processes and solutions across CRB.
  • Drive a culture of continuous estimating learning and improvement that maximize CRB’s risk / reward value proposition.
  • Creation and ownership of strategy and priorities of CRB estimating expertise and specialty differentiation and drive this throughout CRB’s business.
  • Manage CRB’s project estimating standards and processes.
  • Drive design and construction estimating and cost awareness mindset into CRB’s culture.
  • Provide estimating team leadership and promote trust and collaboration across CRB.
  • Ensure training is embedded into the estimating team’s career path and oversee the development of our staff.
  • Ensure adequate staffing levels are maintained across Corporate and Regional estimating Teams.
  • Perform or participate in estimating staff employee performance reviews.
  • Develop annual business plan for Estimating.
  • Approval of estimating department costs (software, expense reports, etc.)
  • Participate in regional and corporate Risk Committee reviews as necessary.
  • Capably function as a Lead Estimator when workload requires.
  • Collaborate with Office Leaders, Operations Directors and Senior Directors of Construction Operations  to coordinate estimating and deliverable needs across the regions.
  • Support regional bidding requirements, including scope development and bid analysis as required.
  • Support LEAN integrated design and construction processes and work practices where practicable.

Qualifications

Qualifications

  • College Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture or equivalent experience.
  • 15+ years of experience in Architecture, Engineering, and / or Construction Industry.
  • Demonstrated success in leading and managing a team of cross functional estimating disciplines.
  • Demonstrated breadth of experience in conceptual and detailed quantity take-off detailed estimating.
  • Integrated Project Delivery experience, a plus.
  • Life Science Design Construction experience (Food & Beverage a plus).
  • Previous project management and / or pre-construction experience.
  • Possess strong understanding of the project (and estimate) lifecycles.
  • Understand project logistics and project schedules.
  • Able to organize, plan and manage multiple activities to accomplish desired results.
  • Experience with the following types of projects :
  • Life Science & Biotech Projects

  • Food & Beverage Projects
  • Science & Technology Projects
  • Able to work effectively and make decisions under tight deadlines.
  • Possess conceptual and detailed estimating skills.
  • Understanding standard design and construction details and drawings.
  • Individual must be self-motivated and possess strong communication / interpersonal skills.
  • Knowledge of estimating practices and procedures including software input and data manipulation utilizing estimating software such as Timberline (Sage Estimating) and OnScreen Takeoff.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Access, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)
  • Additional Information

    All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

    CRB offers a complete and competitive benefit package designed to meet individual and family needs.

    CRB is an Equal Opportunity Employer – M / F / D / V

    CRB is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer and it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected category. Employment is contingent on background screening.

    CRB does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of CRB without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of CRB. Please, no phone calls or emails.

    CRB offers a complete and competitive benefit package designed to meet individual and family needs.

    If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

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