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Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Chief Estimator to join our team! In this role you will develop, 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.

Minimum Clearance Required to Start:

Not Applicable/None

This position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team.

For more than 75 years, our experts have designed and delivered the critical infrastructure that connects and protects communities around the world. We work in diverse, 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 new possibilities.

Salary Range: 

$126,600.00 - $227,900.00

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 committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the workplace. Diversity is ingrained in who we are, how we do business, and is one of our company’s core values. Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels for minority, female, disabled, protected veteran and LGBTQ+.

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!