[Hiring] Estimating Manager @Rosendin

Role Description

The Estimating Manager manages a group of estimators to ensure all assigned estimates are complete and meet all expectations. Under the direction of the Chief Estimator, the Estimating Manager is responsible for planning, preparing, and completing bid/submittal documents and cost estimates for electrical construction projects, with a primary responsibility of mentoring a team of direct reports.

What You’ll Do

• Establish project objectives, procedures, and deliverables.
• Prepare the estimate from quantity take-off on the project and complete the estimate to computer printout.
• Contribute to the overall technical strategy based on the reviews of the front-end documents and work with senior estimators to establish an execution plan to meet the project objectives, procedures, and deliverables.
• Using best practices and knowledge of internal or external business issues, identify parts of the project that may be key to making a competitive estimate and evaluate possible areas for potential value engineering cost savings.
• Review and approve proposal specifications and drawings, and attend pre-bid meetings to determine the scope of work and required contents of the estimate.
• Provide direction to direct reports and ensure processes and procedures are followed and met.
• Review labor productivity and installation unit costs where applicable based on projected site conditions and historical data.
• Review quotes for completeness and conformance with plans and specs.
• Responsible for the timely completion of all client-required documents.
• Review scope/proposal letters for bid and negotiated projects.
• Provide the Chief Estimator and/or Operations with a detailed review of the scope, technical requirements, and pricing for the estimated bid package.
• After the successful bid at project turnover, meet with the project management team to fully explain the job scope, potential areas of attention, and other aspects for the successful transition of the project.
• Formally train and supervise Estimators and Sr. Estimators in the company procedures and systems.
• Set goals and provide feedback based upon performance objectives.

What You’ll Need to Be Successful

• Advanced knowledge of the assigned discipline, construction technology, estimating techniques, and cost control.
• Minimum supervision will be required with assigned tasks.
• Read and interpret blueprints and/or engineering design drawings.
• Perform arithmetic calculations required for estimating.
• Estimate all types of projects and coordinate and supervise group work efforts essential.
• Mentor and assist with the development of Estimators.
• Identify and meet customers’ needs expectations and requirements.
• Proficient in using a computer and Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.).
• Prioritize and manage multiple tasks, changing priorities as necessary.
• Work under time pressure and adapt to changing requirements with a positive attitude.
• Oral and written communication skills as required for the position.
• Self-motivated and can work independently and as part of a team.
• Interact effectively and professionally with all levels of employees, both management and staff alike, vendors, clients, and others.

What You Bring to Us

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum 10 years’ estimating or other relevant experience in closing constructions estimates.
• Expert Experience in Accubid estimating software, LiveCount Cloud, and Bluebeam software preferred.
• Can be a combination of education, training, and relevant experience.

Travel

• Up to 10%.

Working Conditions

• General work environment – sitting for long periods, standing, walking, typing, carrying, pushing, bending.
• Work is conducted primarily indoors with varying environmental conditions such as fluorescent lighting and air conditioning.
• Noise level is usually low to medium; it can be loud on the jobsite.
• Occasional lifting of up to 30 lbs.

Benefits

• ESOP – Employee Stock Ownership.
• 401 K.
• Annual bonus program based upon performance, profitability, and achievement.
• 17 PTO days per year plus 10 paid holidays.
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance.
• Term Life, AD&D Insurance, and Voluntary Life Insurance.
• Disability Income Protection Insurance.
• Pre-tax Flexible Spending Plans (Health and Dependent Care).
• Charitable Giving Match with our Rosendin Foundation.