UES · 3 hours ago
Lead Estimator
Tampa, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
7+ years expUES is a national leader in geotechnical engineering, environmental consulting, and materials testing and inspection, seeking a Lead Estimator to enhance their centralized estimating function. The role involves driving strategic growth by maximizing win rates for high-value National Clients through effective pricing strategies and professional relationship management.
Civil EngineeringConstructionConsultingEnvironmental ConsultingProfessional Services
Responsibilities
Proposal Ownership: Taking ownership of full-cycle Proposal Management—including the development, senior-level review, and final submission of all bids for National Accounts
Strategic Pricing: Implementing and refining the Competitive Pricing Strategy across all projects (Geotechnical, CMT, and Environmental Testing)
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Managing extensive collaboration with key internal stakeholders across the business, including Branch leadership, production, and operations teams, to ensure estimates are accurate and feasible
Business Growth: Establishing professional relationships, growing the business with existing and prospective customers, and ensuring UES becomes their primary service provider by supplying accurate, standardized, and competitive estimates
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Geotechnical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Construction Management
Proven ability to read and interpret construction blueprints, technical documents, and operational specifications
Deep understanding of how contractors operate, including field implementation and project scheduling
Must demonstrate confidence, a strong desire to succeed, and a commitment to competitive analysis (understanding why bids are won/lost)
Strong communication and presentation skills
Comfortable in client interactions, capable of promoting bids, and effectively communicating complex information
Strong time management, mathematical, and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail
Preferred
Minimum of 7 years of estimating experience in Construction Materials Testing or Geotechnical Engineering
Professional Engineering (PE) License
Company
UES
UES provides personalized engineering, environmental, testing and inspection services to clients across the United States.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2021-07-29Acquired
Leadership Team
F
Frank Frione
Managing Partner
Recent News
2024-05-21
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