Chief Estimator

About Meridia Recruitment Solutions

We are a leading recruitment agency specializing in placing top talent in the construction industry. Our team of experts is dedicated to providing exceptional service and support to our clients and candidates.

Job Title: Chief Estimator

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Chief Estimator to join our team at Meridia Recruitment Solutions. As a key member of our construction recruitment team, you will be responsible for leading bid pursuits, establishing and overseeing the estimation program, and ensuring profitability and efficiency in securing projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Champion our company's health and safety programs and initiatives.
• Identify, evaluate, and recommend business opportunities to our executive team.
• Ensure consistent processes in the preparation of final tender documents.
• Monitor and maintain estimating software programs.
• Lead pursuit teams for various project delivery types, including bid-build, design-build, and P3 projects.
• Consult with pre-construction teams on client pre-qualifications and large pursuits, contributing to securing new contracts and maintaining client relationships.
• Develop project transition procedures between pursuit and project execution teams, establishing and maintaining strategic relationships with stakeholders.
• Support risk management processes and strategies for pursued projects, including the review of pursuits with our company's risk management team and implementation of risk management actions.
• Demonstrate positive leadership qualities in the work environment, committing to structured leadership development, talent enhancement, and advocacy for business excellence projects and initiatives.
• Enforce and promote our company's quality assurance program.
• Travel to project sites as needed.

Requirements:

• A civil engineer or civil engineering technologist with ideally 10+ years' experience successfully managing a department of similar scope and scale.
• Demonstrated excellence in leadership, organizational expertise, and multitasking abilities, with a proven track record of effectively leading teams to achieve departmental goals.
• Exceptional influencing and negotiation skills, with the ability to navigate complex situations and foster positive outcomes.
• Highly developed written and verbal communication skills, enabling clear and effective communication with internal teams, stakeholders, and external partners.
• Proficiency in interpersonal skills, fostering collaborative working relationships across departments and with external stakeholders.
• Ability to thrive under pressure in a fast-paced environment, adept at managing tight deadlines and effectively prioritizing tasks to meet objectives.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to critically analyze data, identify trends, and make informed decisions to drive departmental success.
• Preferred certifications in ISO, LEAN, or SIX SIGMA, showcasing a commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• A valid driver's license and a clean driving record, enabling travel as necessary for job duties.

About the Company

Meridia Recruitment Solutions is a leading recruitment agency specializing in placing top talent in the construction industry. Our team of experts is dedicated to providing exceptional service and support to our clients and candidates.

What We Offer

We offer a comprehensive compensation package that includes a competitive salary, above-market group health benefits, as well as a commitment to career development and growth. We are committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive culture which promotes gender equity and the recruitment of all under-represented groups at all levels of our workforce.