Estimating Manager

About the Role

The Estimating Manager will prepare cost estimates for competitive bids and negotiated proposals, develop more economical ways to construct projects, and provide comprehensive deliverables for major estimates. This position applies company-standard processes and tools to develop project estimates in support of the organization's strategy, vision, and values.

Makes decisions on routine matters, provides recommendations to supervisor, and refers exceptions to supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Performs quantity survey of materials shown on project plans.
• Reads and outlines project specifications.
• Maintains an audit trail of the quantity survey from estimate to estimate.
• Supports vendor/subcontractor pricing/bid solicitation and coordination.
• Supports the distribution of plans and specifications to vendors/subcontractors.
• Works collaboratively and creates relationships with stakeholders such as project team members, subcontractors, vendors, and clients.
• Gains self-perform estimating experience and field operational exposure through onsite project support.
• Prepares complex cost estimates for competitive bids and negotiated proposals.
• Prepares material and other costs summary for quotes from vendors.
• Tracks value creation items from development through inclusion and documents in project documentation.
• Develops and manages scopes of work for all trades, including responsibility matrix, distribution of plans and specifications, and pricing, bid solicitation, and coordination for vendors and subcontractors.
• Utilizes knowledge of the project schedule and logistics in project estimates.
• Assists with system analysis of building components and MEP systems and assists operations staff on project logistics, staging, phasing plans, and coordination.
• Coordinates bid day summaries, general requirements, and participates in project procurement presentations.
• Collaborates with operations and field staff to develop more economical ways to construct projects during the preconstruction process.
• Provides professional and comprehensive deliverables at the completion of each major estimate.
• Improves project profitability opportunities by applying a basic understanding of insurance structures, fees, and rates.
• Provides training and mentorship to others.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, or related field (preferred). Equivalent relevant experience will be considered.
• 3+ years estimating experience; preference for 5+ years total construction experience.
• Valid and unrestricted driver's license required.
• Must be able to lift up to 10 pounds.
• May require periods of overnight travel.
• Must be willing to work non-traditional hours to meet project needs.

Skills & Qualifications

• Ability to perform work accurately and completely, and in a timely manner.
• Intermediate verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to conduct effective presentations.
• Proficiency in MS Office with strong Excel skills (intermediate).
• Ability to read and understand drawings and specifications (intermediate).
• Proficiency in construction estimating software (intermediate).
• Proficiency in required construction technology.
• Knowledge of the means and methods of construction management (intermediate).
• Knowledge of field operations through project support.
• Ability to prepare quantity surveys.
• Knowledge of Lean process and philosophy.
• Knowledge of specific trades and scopes of work (intermediate).
• Knowledge of self-perform and labor productivity.
• Ability to develop General Requirement estimates.
• Ability to develop proficiency in Lens, Revit, and/or ASE software.
• Ability to build relationships and collaborate within a team, internally and externally.

Working Environment

Normal office environment, but may be exposed to extreme conditions (hot or cold).

• Frequent activity: Sitting, viewing computer screen.
• Occasional activity: Standing, walking, bending, climbing, reaching above shoulder, pushing, pulling.