Job Description
Job Description
Estimating Manager
MAJOR FUNCTION
Provides Corporate Estimating Support to all districts. Estimating managers are responsible for estimating the cost of projects and materials. They work with a variety of different teams, including construction crews, purchasing agents, and other managers to determine how much it will cost to complete a project or purchase certain materials.
Reports to the Local Regional Vice President and Vice President of Estimating.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
- Embrace company's Core Values in all aspects of the job
- Manage estimators and assistant estimators
- Prepare quantity take-offs.
- Determine initial production rates.
- Interpreting engineering drawings and specifications to determine work requirements
- Reviewing bids from vendors or contractors to ensure they are fair and reasonable
- Coordinating with other managers to ensure schedules are met and projects are completed on time
- Reviewing progress on projects and adjusting schedules as needed
- Estimating materials costs and labor hours needed to complete projects
- Managing a team of employees to ensure that work is performed efficiently and effectively
- Ensuring that contractors meet safety standards and comply with local regulations
- Reviewing finished products to ensure that they meet quality standards
- Keeping records of all project details and documentation such as contracts, bids, and correspondence
- Develop initial resource requirements.
- Solicit material and subcontractor pricing.
- Establish preliminary project schedules.
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, QUALIFICATIONS, & EXPERIENCE:
- Educational and experience requirements include: 4-year engineering degree or equivalent combinations technical training and/or related experience. 10 years estimating, cost control, and/or engineering experience (at least 4 years estimating experience) in similar facility construction.
- Thorough knowledge of company procedure, estimating techniques, all engineering disciplines, cost control systems and accounts required.
- Ability to estimate all types of projects/contracts, plus ability to coordinate and supervise group work effort essential.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Ability to communicate orally and in writing with vendors, management, and other coworkers, both individually and in front of a group
- Regular use of the telephone and email for communication is essential
- Thorough knowledge of HCSS Heavy Bid and Microsoft office.
- Sitting for extended periods of time is common
- Hearing, vision, and speaking within normal ranges is essential for normal conversations, to receive ordinary information, and to prepare or inspect documents
- No heavy lifting is expected, though exertion of up to 15 pounds of force may occasionally be required
- Good manual dexterity for the use of common office equipment such as computers, calculator, copiers, and fax machines
- Good reasoning ability is important, must be able to understand and utilize management reports, memos, and other documents to conduct business
- Primarily an office position. Occasionally, site visits and field project visits are required. Travel to offices and projects in various locations around the country as needed. The following physical activities are often, but not always, associated with site visits:
- Must be able to stand or walk on a project site for extended durations
- When on project sites or if performing some types of work or activities, must wear all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including, but not limited to: earplugs, protective eyewear, gloves, hard hat, steel-toed work boots, and high visibility safety apparel.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
This job is primarily performed indoors in a traditional office setting and occasionally outdoors on a construction site.
They may travel to job sites and meet with clients, but most of their work is done behind a desk. They work regular hours but may have to put in extra time to meet deadlines.
The job can be stressful, as they are often under pressure to get bids in on time and within the budget.
There is a lot of competition for jobs, so the estimating manager must be accurate in their estimates.
The following environmental/atmospheric working conditions are commonly, but not always, associate with the performance of this position. The actual working conditions will vary.
- Job site environment, including, but not limited to, machines, tools, heavy equipment, chemicals, solvents, dust, and fumes
- Occasional exposure to extreme weather conditions
- Uneven ground
The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required for the position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor. All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, citizenship, HIV/AIDS status, or any other legally protected factor.
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
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Based On Talent www.basedontalent.com