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Arcadis · 9 hours ago

Chief Estimator

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets. They are seeking a Chief Estimator to provide estimating leadership across multiple projects in the U.S. Semiconductor Sector, focusing on developing the estimating team and implementing advanced estimating processes.

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Hiring Manager
Megan Stowell
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Responsibilities

Lead, manage, and develop the Estimating Department, including performance management and professional development
Recruit, train, and mentor an estimating team focused on highly technical industries
Review and approve new project pricing requests and assign work to senior estimators
Own, maintain, and standardize estimating templates, including (but not limited to) estimating templates, subcontractor RFPs, bid forms, and scope of work templates
Drive continuous improvement of estimating tools, processes, and systems
Assist in oversight of the historical cost database, bid management tools, and estimating software
Serve as a senior member of the estimating team with overall responsibility for developing budgets and estimates
Provide oversight of the estimating process for all projects, from bid through award
Establish and maintain standardized estimating procedures, methods, and processes
Prepare special reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data, trends, and performance metrics
Analyze past project performance and establish estimating standards for future work
May supervise up to 3-5 direct reports
Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Estimating leadershipEstimating processesCivil/structural estimatingEstimating softwareProject managementData analysisTeam managementCommunication skillsMentoringCollaborationProblem-solving

Required

Master's degree or equivalent; or four to ten years of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Strong background in estimating civil, structural, or architectural scopes for large-scale industrial or high-tech facilities (semiconductor, data centers, or manufacturing facilities preferred)
Demonstrated experience working with multidisciplinary design teams, including architectural, structural, and MEP disciplines
Proven experience developing and managing estimates across all project phases—from conceptual design through construction documentation and execution
Working knowledge of building codes, permitting processes, and materials specific to civil, structural, and architectural trades
Ability to provide legal US work authorization documents required. Will consider US domestic travelers and relocation

Preferred

Professional certifications (e.g., Certified Professional Estimator [CPE]) and/or licensure in civil, structural, or architectural engineering are a plus
Experience with Deltek, Procore, Microsoft Office Suite, PlanSwift, Timberline, or similar estimating platforms

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
EAP
401K
STD
LTD
AD&D
Life insurance
Paid parental leave
Reward & recognition program
Wellbeing benefits
Adoption assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Nine paid holidays

Company

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.

H1B Sponsorship

Arcadis has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2025 (126)
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2020 (103)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$0.03M
2017-06-01Grant· $0.03M
1995-10-06IPO

Leadership Team

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Alan Brookes
Chief Executive Officer
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Neil McArthur
Chief Executive Officer
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