ESTIMATING MANAGER

Ace Technologies, LLC is a full-service integrator specializing in industrial controls, video surveillance, fire alarm and mass notification, telecom and networking, audio visual, and aerial survey and photography. We stay on the cutting edge of business technology, with a history of safety, quality, and growth.

Benefits

• Health, Life, Dental, and Vision Plans
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holiday Pay
• 401(k) Program with Company Match
• Apprenticeship Programs and Workforce Development Opportunities
• Employee corporate discounts and Tool Purchase Programs

About the Role

The Estimating Manager is accountable for the overall performance, accuracy, and profitability of the estimating function, including win rates, margin performance, and bid strategy execution. This role leads and supervises the Divisional Estimating Team and reports to the Director of Business Development.

Responsibilities

• Directly lead, develop, and manage the estimating team, including hiring, performance management, coaching, and ensuring team productivity and consistency.
• Drive estimating strategy, bid selection, and risk evaluation, partnering with operations and executive leadership to influence project pursuits and pricing.
• Perform all aspects of systems/low-voltage estimating, including composing BOMs, performing takeoffs, inputting takeoff data, submitting RFIs, and writing proposals.
• Assist the estimating team to coordinate and streamline the bid process on each project.
• Analyze blueprints and other documentation to prepare time, cost, materials, and labor estimates.
• Assess cost effectiveness of products, projects, or services, tracking actual costs relative to bids as the project develops.
• Consult with clients, vendors, personnel in other departments, or construction foremen to discuss and resolve estimate-related issues.
• Confer with engineers, architects, owners, contractors, and subcontractors on changes and adjustments to cost estimates.
• Prepare estimates for management planning, organizing, and scheduling work.
• Prepare estimates for selecting vendors or subcontractors.
• Review material and labor requirements to decide whether it is more cost-effective to produce or purchase components.
• Prepare cost and expenditure statements and other necessary documentation at regular intervals for the duration of the project.
• Prepare and maintain a directory of suppliers, contractors, and subcontractors.
• Set up cost monitoring and reporting systems and procedures.
• Establish and maintain tendering process and conduct negotiations.
• Conduct special studies to develop and establish standard hour and related cost data or to effect cost reduction.
• Review estimates with the Director of Business Development and project managers once a contract is awarded.
• Assist in creating budgets and schedule of values once a project is awarded.

Requirements

• Minimum of 7 years of systems/low-voltage experience in industrial or commercial estimating.
• High School Graduate or GED; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Post-Secondary Certificate preferred.
• Valid state driver’s license as required by job conditions or the company.

Skills

• Commercial construction budgeting and scheduling
• Critical thinking and customer/vendor negotiations
• AutoCAD (or similar) comprehension
• PDF editing suites
• Commercial construction means and methods
• Small-team leadership
• Ability to comprehend blueprints, drawings, and specifications
• Internal/external resource management
• Strong computer skills

Mandatory Hiring Requirements

• References
• Background Check
• Drug Screen Testing
• Valid Driver’s License

Working Conditions

• Climate-controlled office environment with moderate to high levels of activity and deadlines.
• Frequent use of computer, phone, and office equipment.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.