Estimating Manager

• Find, review & recommend to senior leadership various bid opportunities for “best fit” relating to timing and availability of resources to build work profitably & efficiently.
• Work with CEO to track and fulfill backlog and project margin goals.
• Oversight & development of timely & accurate estimates & proposals for all work (production rates, equipment application and rates, quantity take offs, material, and subcontractor procurement).
• Identify key factors in pricing strategy for each estimate (risk, fit, competition, backlog, etc.)
• Strong knowledge and understanding of plans, specifications & contracts (including risk).
• Collaborate within the organization to utilize personnel with working knowledge regarding costs, productions, means & methods etc.
• Participate as a member of senior leadership team and associated strategy development & portfolio management.
• Create and improve relationships with new and existing owners, GC’s, Vendors, & Subcontractors
• Work with subcontractors and suppliers to find best value, including negotiating preferred pricing and service expectations.
• Work with project teams to analyze past project costs and production rates to improve estimating accuracy.
• Collaborate with appropriate team members to maintain updated labor and equipment rates.
• Ensure accurate and timely hand off awarded projects to project management teams.
• Assist with recruiting, onboarding, training & development of key talent for project teams for future growth, expansion & diversification.
• Generate leads, using a variety of sources. (Cold calling, networking, email, and mailer blasts.)
• Build effective relationships with prospects, decision makers, and clients. Act as point of contact on all accounts.

Core Competencies Required:

• WORK SKILLS: Detail oriented, Learning ability, research skills
• PERSONALITY: Results Focused, Time management, Adaptability
• INTERPERSONAL: Customer Focus, Sales/ Influence Skills, Team Orientation
• LEADERSHIP: Strategic Skills, Company Character, Problem- Solving

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $90,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Construction estimating: 10 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person