Full Time

Summary:

The Estimating Manager 1 will prepare cost estimates for competitive bids and negotiated proposals, develop more economical ways to construct projects and provide comprehensive deliverables for major estimates.

Autonomy and Decision Making: Makes decisions on routine matters, provides recommendations to supervisor and refers all exceptions to supervisor

- 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 basic understanding of insurance structures, fees and rates.

- Provides training and mentorship to others.

- Ability to perform work accurately and completely, and in a timely manner.

- Communication skills, verbal and written (Intermediate).

- Ability to conduct effective presentations.

- Proficiency in MS Office with emphasis on 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.

- Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering or related field (Preferred).

- In lieu of the above requirements, equivalent relevant experience will be considered.

- 3+ years estimating experience.

- Preference for total of 5+ years construction experience.

- Estimating

- Trade Partner Relationships

- Commercial Construction Estimating Experience