Southland Industries Inc.

Estimating Manager

Southland Industries Inc. • $100K — $120K *
Haltom City, TX 76117In-Person
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management or Engineering preferred, or equivalent experience
  • 10+ years of relevant experience
  • 5 years of people and project management experience preferred
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively

Responsibilities

  • Lead the estimating function for complex projects
  • Provide coaching and performance feedback to team members
  • Gather and organize estimating data from various sources
  • Present estimates and project details to executives and clients
  • Establish strategic goals for the estimating department
  • Research and resolve issues related to estimates
  • Utilize historical data to improve accuracy of estimates

Benefits

  • 401(k) plan with 50% company match and immediate vesting
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance fully paid for employees
  • Annual performance-based bonus program
  • Comprehensive life and disability insurance
  • Pre-tax flexible spending plans for health and dependent care
  • Paid parental leave and personal time off
  • Professional development opportunities and memberships
  • Wellness benefits
Full Job Description
Job Description

Position Summary

Leads estimating function for varying projects that involve multiple business functions and organizational units. Prepares preliminary budgets, conceptual estimates and detail estimates generally for larger, more complex projects with experience in multiple trades.

Position Details
  • Manages department. Provides coaching and performance feedback to direct reports. Writes performance reviews.
  • Gathers estimate data from trade takeoffs, schematic pricing efforts, vendor and subcontractor quotes and other pricing methodologies. Organizes and inputs data into designated estimate format; QCs estimate to ensure all factors are applied accurately. Presents estimates and explains project to Project Executives and Project Managers and clients. Ensures estimating projects are scheduled accurately and communicated to appropriate departments
  • Partners with manager to establish and implement strategic goals for the department.
  • Researches and resolves all issues with regards to estimates.
  • Develops redline or schematic level pricing based on limited design information.
  • Maintains, interprets and utilizes historical data to provide more accurate estimates for systems, building types, etc. Generate reports and interpret them for estimate and proposal review, including equipment sheets and general labor analysis.

Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management or Engineering preferred, or trade school or equivalent combination of technical training and or related experience
  • 10+ years relevant experience, including 5 years' people and project management preferred
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Excellent ability to set and manage budgets
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Excellent analytical skills
  • Excellent decision-making and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent presentation skills
  • Excellent customer services skills
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities
  • Excellent negotiation skills
  • Excellent people-management skills

Benefits

As a 100% employee-owned company, we offer a comprehensive benefits package for you and your family:
  • 401(k) plan with 50% company match (no cap) and immediate 100% vesting
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance (100% paid for employee)
  • Annual bonus program based upon performance, achievement, and company profitability
  • Term life, AD&D insurance, and voluntary life insurance
  • Disability income protection insurance
  • Pre-tax flexible spending plans (health and dependent care)
  • Paid parental leave
  • Paid holidays, vacation, and personal time
  • Training/professional development opportunities and company-paid memberships for professional associations and licenses
  • Wellness benefits


About Southland Industries Inc.

Southland Industries is a construction company that specializes in designing, building, and maintaining mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems for commercial, institutional, and industrial clients. The company was founded in 1949 and is headquartered in Columbia, Maryland. Southland Industries has over 30 offices across the United States and employs over 3,000 people. The company has completed projects in a variety of industries, including healthcare, education, government, and data centers. Southland Industries is committed to sustainability and has implemented green building practices in many of its projects.
Learn more about Southland Industries Inc.
Size
3,000 employees
Industry
Real Estate & Construction
Net Income
$50 million
5 Year Trend
+5%
Revenue
$1 billion
* Ladders Estimates

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