Manufacturing - Construction Estimating Manager

Job Responsibilities

• Drive competitive results for estimating endeavors.
• Lead and manage estimating team, providing direction, coaching, and performance oversight.
• Assign estimating requirements to support staff for each project, based on schedule and needs.
• Carefully coordinate technical proposal requirements with business development/marketing departments.
• Develop initial project schedules and work plans.
• Develop program and project risk analysis and clearly communicate risks to BLOX Leadership.
• Build positive relationships and alliances with vendor and subcontractor community.
• Develop detailed basis of estimates for the qualifications and assumptions of the estimate.
• Work with BLOX Self-perform to perform detailed quantity-takeoff, labor estimates, and work plans for self-perform scopes of work (carpentry and concrete).
• Maintain & update on databases used for conceptual and detailed estimates, including Bill of Materials.
• Provide value analysis of plans & specifications including coordination, completeness, & clarity.
• Communicate and coordinate with BLOX Design, Manufacturing, and Construction teams.
• Aid program teams in change management estimating.
• Document and communicate lessons learned into continuous improvement processes.
• Regularly monitor success, efficiency and accuracy of the department’s budgets, bids and GMP’s.
• Review and implement strategies to sustain efficiency and accuracy of department work.
• Evaluate risk on projects when department is preparing bids or GMPs and ensure pricing is developed in a way to ensure costs are covered and the project can be profitable.
• Develop, review, and implement pricing strategies with the input of business development, operations and the department that support the company’s overall goals.
• Cook up preparations of bids and GMPs with operations and ensure that proper operational input is provided with general conditions, logistics and planning of the projects.
• Work with MEP & BIM Services to assist with the development of procedures and standards and implementation for these service teams.
• Prepare conceptual, schematic, design development and GMP estimates to support preconstruction activities and clients.
• Maintain and adjust to Owner’s budget as required to maintain project budget.
• Monitor design scope for changes affecting budget and/or schedule; identify cause, advise client for client decision.
• Keep client fully informed of preconstruction progress on the project and of any significant technical problems/solutions and their effect on design and/or costs.
• Identify and promote solutions to any problem, which might impede progress of the project or adversely affect client and architect relations.
• Lead value engineering and value enhancement efforts to serve our clients including development of items and lists, compilation of ideas and presentation of information to the client.
• Prepare and or oversee the preparation of all materials presented to the owner, architect or engineer on a project.
• Lead and perform constructability reviews of all projects where designated the preconstruction manager.
• Ensure that the turnover of a project from preconstruction and estimating to operations is done properly with appropriate hand-off meetings and all information is transferred to the operations team.
• Initiate billing process, review and approve all invoices prior to submittal to client.
• Participate in presentation with potential clients, as required, and assist in the review and approval of contracts before signing.
• Finalize GMP price with client that meets the client’s needs and provides the maximum profitability within the established contract terms and conditions.
• Absorb assistance and lead purchasing of subcontractors and suppliers or determine on a project-by-project basis.

Job Skills & Qualifications

• Minimum of 4-7 years of experience in Construction estimating experience, with leadership experience preferred.
• Experience in commercial, industrial, or modular construction environments.
• Strong knowledge of construction methods, materials, and cost structures.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, specifications, and contracts.
• Experience managing subcontractor relationships and bid processes.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast paced environment.
• Strong analytical, mathematical, and problem solving skills.
• Experience with technology, such as estimating, scheduling, project management.
• High level of communication skills to be able to lead meetings and presentations in a way that builds confidence, trust, and success with clients.

Benefits

• BLOX offers the full spectrum of comprehensive benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance.
• We also offer flexible spending accounts, paid time off, short term disability, long term disability, life insurance and a 401k plan.

About the Role

• BLOX is revolutionizing the construction industry by integrating advanced manufacturing principles with innovative technology to deliver high-quality, modular building solutions.
• We are driven by a mission to rethink how buildings are designed, fabricated, and delivered, ensuring efficiency, scalability, and sustainability.