Chief Estimator

Headquartered in Conyers, Georgia, Batchelor & Kimball takes pride in partnering with our clients to deliver excellent results from engineering and construction to operations and maintenance.

There’s not a lot of BS here, and not a lot of turnover. Good people work at Batchelor & Kimball. We’re good at our jobs, and good to each other. We have high expectations because the work is challenging, but we know the most valuable thing about the work is the people who do it. If this sounds like a good fit for you, we’d like to meet you! We are seeking a Chief Estimator who provides overall support to securing new business along with working with change orders.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing inquiries assigned from reception, scope clarification and strategy development to proposal completion and submittal. This position will analyze drawings, specifications, proposals, and other documentation to prepare cost estimates for products and projects. It is also the responsibility of the Chief Estimator to represent the company in attending meetings within the company, with customers, and with project owners and build new and lasting relationships within the industry.

What you’ll do:

· Prepare bid proposals

· Participate in pre job bid meetings, job interviews and post – bid recap meetings.

· Complete understanding of blueprint, specifications and scope of work

· Obtaining bids from qualified subcontractors

· Collaborating with general contractors, and clients to discuss and meet the needs for design, corrections, and cost evaluations.

· Construction budget preparation

· Work closely with project managers in both the proposal and execution phases to ensure optimal strategies are developed and followed through to completion

· Collecting and analyzing bids.

· Assist in pipe take off if needed

· Highly skilled at scope comparison for multiple bids.

· In-depth understanding of local commercial construction market.

What you’ll need (minimum qualifications):

· High school diploma or equivalent

· 10+ years of experience in mechanical estimating

· Exceptional Plan & Specifications Reading

· Attention to Detail.

· Microsoft Office Suite required with strong Microsoft Excel proficiency,

· Communication is vital, including asking for clarification, collaborating, and reporting back to team members and/or supervisors.

· Nice to have:

· Knowledge of Autobid software and other system used in the preconstruction process.

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The duties described may change at the discretion of management, and the employee may be required to perform duties that are not listed in the job description.

We offer our employees a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package and are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. #BandK #Onsite