Estimating Manager - Electrical

About the Role

Gilbane is seeking an Estimating Manager to be responsible for all estimating needs across multiple projects or a single large complex project.

Responsibilities

• Leads the estimating process and deliverable for multiple concurrent projects within a Business Unit (BU) or a single large / complex project through the entire design phase of a project
• Develops estimating deliverables for multiple project types (centers of excellence) and delivery methods
• Prepares preliminary conceptual cost estimates and budgets on limited information while providing adequate written clarifications of the costing assumptions
• Collaborates with other internal disciplines consistently including operations, accounting, VDC, purchasing, and scheduling
• Coordinates often with the Senior Estimating Manager, preconstruction lead, operations team, and BD staff on all deliverables with projects ranging in size and complexity
• Coordinates and executes tasks of estimating personnel assigned to a specific estimate
• Communicates and coordinates the entire Gilbane estimating process with Client and design team
• Collaborates with other vertical departments for complete alignment including Next 150, Gilbane Insurance Group, TPM, FMS and GTG
• Participates in the development of the fee pro and proposals, specifically as it relates to preconstruction services and associated costs
• Prepares costs for each estimating deliverable for the entire package to align with contract requirements and fee enhancement opportunities including staffing, site services, general conditions, subcontractor default insurance, insurance programs, etc.
• Understands all construction disciplines (civil, structural, architectural, mechanical, and electrical) to prepare reliable, cost certain estimating deliverables
• Leads staff to ensure accuracy in estimating process, procedures, and review requirements
• Reviews and understands all project plans, requirements, and specifications
• Coordinates and supervises a team of estimators to develop large, multi-disciplinary estimates
• Leads the Value Management process to reduce price and increase value
• Serves as a Gilbane brand ambassador with Owners, design teams, and industry partners (for example ACE mentor programs)
• Trains direct reports on processes, procedures, and completion of daily tasks
• Manages workload and performance of direct reports, ensuring alignment with overall company standards
• Fosters a positive and inclusive work environment to motivate and engage team members
• Aids in communicating company and department strategy to direct reports
• May be required to assist with tasks typically assigned to more junior positions

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management and 8-15+ years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Skills

• Ability to lead multiple estimates concurrently or large / complex estimates
• Extensive knowledge of On-Screen Take-off, Destini, and Site work software tools for take-offs
• Strong collaboration skills to reconcile estimating assumptions with designers and Owners
• Ability to lead the estimating process and deliverable for projects throughout the design phase
• Ability to present estimating deliverables (internally and externally) and participate in interviews during the pursuit phase
• Ability to conceptually estimate projects with limited information
• Ability to estimate multiple facility types such as residential high rise, healthcare, interiors, and institutional
• Ability to estimate within multiple delivery methods
• Ability to maintain healthy working relationships with industry partners (Owners, designers, subcontractors, etc.) for the development of estimating deliverables
• Researches and maintains market trends (material, equipment, lead times) relating to estimating efforts

Benefits

Gilbane offers an excellent total compensation package which includes competitive health and welfare benefits and a generous profit-sharing/401k plan. We invest in our employees' education and have built Gilbane University into a top training organization in the construction industry.