Chief Estimator - Electrical Contractor

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We have a current opening for an Electrical Estimator in Sacramento, CA. Focusing on current work in Northern, CA.

Position Description:

The Chief Estimator, will skillfully read and interpret plans, proposals and other documentation to develop bids and successfully negotiate budgets. The Estimator will also be able to prepare and present estimate documentation, as well as, track and analyze data to reduce gaps between estimates and actual cost. 

Success in the position is achieved through the following duties & responsibilities:

Build the people within the Estimating & Pre-Construction team to facilitate their growth and the capabilities of the overall team:

• Structure the Estimating & Pre-Construction Department to adequately staff the estimating needs of the organization, taking into account the individual strengths of each team member and the needs of the projects
• Create clarity of roles and responsibilities for team members and set goals with the team for project success
• Coach and develop team members for successful accomplishment of their own Key Results. Create culture of continuous improvement through learning and feedback
• Develop growth plans for team members and anticipate future staffing needs for executing projected estimating and pre-construction needs
• Promote collaboration and innovation at all levels

Build Relationships with the Client:

• Identify current and potential clients and implement strategy for maintaining these relationships at all levels of the project team
• Develop relationships with leadership of these top clients that results in proactive two-way communication and feedback
• Engage with clients before, during and after the project – identifying and meeting their needs, objectives and challenges
• Facilitate project team collaboration with the client for win-win scenarios that positively impact the project
• Implement plans to monitor and improve relationships with “Yellow & Red” clients to mitigate risk

Build Relationships with Vendors & Subcontractors:

• Build and maintain relationships that positively impact alignment on a project, procuring future work and collaborating through challenges
• Ensure project teams are engaging with subs and vendors timely and constructively for mutual success
• Communicate subcontractor and vendor strengths and weaknesses with Support Operations and Preconstruction/Estimating that could affect future work or relationships
• Engage in industry associations and events to continuously identify potential subs and vendors and their possible alignment with Royal on future work

Build Relationships with Internal Departments:

• Facilitate coordination between project teams and Preconstruction (Preplanning, Prefabrication) and actively engage in implementation of the project plan
• Provide feedback and collaborate with Estimating to help future bids with regard to proposal language, clarifications, production rates, methods of work and bid-time communication with the client
• Work collaboratively with Support Operations for timely information sharing and involvement in th