Estimating Manager

Direct Placement

Key Role Responsibilities - Core

ESTIMATING FAMILY - CORE

• Performs quantity survey of materials shown on project plans.
• Reads and outlines project specifications.
• Maintains an audit trail of the quantity survey from estimate to estimate.
• Supports vendor/subcontractor pricing/bid solicitation and coordination.
• Supports the distribution of plans and specifications to vendors/subcontractors.
• Works collaboratively and creates relationships with a variety of stakeholders, such as project team members, subcontractors, vendors and clients.
• Gains self-perform estimating experience.
• Gains field operational exposure through onsite project support, as opportunities exist.

Key Role Responsibilities - Additional Core

ESTIMATING MANAGER 1

In addition, this position will be responsible for the following:

• 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.

Skills and Certifications

• Commercial Construction Estimating
• Estimating 20+ mil projects or higher
• Onscreen Takeoff Software
• Microsoft Excel
• BuildingConnected Software