Chief Estimator - Construction

Parsons Corporation • Centreville, VA • 2d ago

In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next!

When it comes to what you want in your career, if you can imagine it, you can do it at Parsons. Imagine a career working with exceptional people sharing a common quest. Imagine a workplace where you can be yourself. Where you can thrive. Where you can find your next, right now. We've got what you're looking for.

Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Chief Estimator to join our team! In this role you will dev elop, manage, and/or execute all estimating activities for large and complex construction projects in multiple markets including Bridge / Highway / DOT, Water / Wastewater, and Industrial.

What You'll Be Doing:

Provide management, guidance, and act as team leader for all estimating team staff.

Lead all estimate scope requirements and be completely responsible for all estimated costs for contracted services.

Oversee the preparation and delivery of all estimating deliverables and ensures estimates are prepared in accordance with company policies, program requirements, and meet quality control standards.

Ensure that estimators are working within their skill set and implementing sound industry estimating practices.

Utilize knowledge in resource skill sets and durations required to prepare and deliver estimates.

Review contract documents to determine reasonableness of estimated cost and verifies that all risk and contingencies have been appropriately applied.

Perform other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

Ability to manage estimating team preparing difficult and complex estimating deliverables typical for construction industry.

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Construction Management or related field (or equivalent work experience)

Minimum of 12 years of related work experience

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Must have a clear understanding of, and ability to work with construction contract documents, drawings, and specifications.

Familiarity with typical project controls software such as HCSS Heavy Bid, Primavera scheduling software, Estimate/Schedule Transfer tools, Contract Manager, and DMCS (Document and Materials Control System).

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

Demonstrated leadership experience in a similar role

Advanced degree in management or related field is preferred.

Familiarity in labor and trade work practices and union requirements.

Familiarity with joint venture interactions and procedures.

Security Clearance Requirement:

None

This position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team.

For more than 80 years, our experts have designed and delivered the critical infrastructure that connects and protects communities around the world. We work in collaborative teams, both within the company and with our partners and customers, to plan, design, build, and modernize infrastructure. We take special pride in projects and solutions that improve communities as well as people's quality of life by promoting economic growth, enhancing mobility, and increasing sustainability and resiliency. Powered by our people, we provide the imagination necessary to support our customers' visions-and to help them see what's next!

Salary Range: $128,700.00 - $231,700.00

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!

This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will continue to be posted for an average of 30 days until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.

We truly invest and care about our employee's wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest-APPLY TODAY!

Parsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices. To learn more about recruitment fraud and how to report it, please refer to https://www.parsons.com/fraudulent-recruitment/ .

About Us

Parsons is a digitally enabled solutions provider focused on the defense, security, and infrastructure markets. With nearly 75 years of experience, Parsons is uniquely qualified to deliver cyber/converged security, technology-based intellectual property, and other innovative services to federal, regional, and local government agencies, as well as to private industrial customers worldwide.

Parsons is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran/LGBTQ+.

For more about Parsons, visit parsons.com and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and YouTube.

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