Sr Director and Chief Estimator

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, ancest