Southland Industries Inc.

Estimating Manager

Southland Industries Inc. • $90K — $120K *
Pflugerville, TX 78660In-Person
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • 4-year engineering degree or equivalent technical training and experience
  • 10+ years of experience in mechanical construction estimating or operations
  • Thorough knowledge of estimating strategies, corporate objectives, and construction contracts
  • Outstanding technical and analytical skills
  • Excellent decision-making and problem-solving capabilities
  • Strong organizational and leadership skills
  • Proficiency in MS Office and advanced estimating software

Responsibilities

  • Direct and coordinate the estimating team for mechanical project cost estimates
  • Assist in determining bidding projects and strategies
  • Assign estimating tasks and provide technical support to team members
  • Coordinate with mechanical engineers to resolve design conflicts
  • Facilitate the RFI process with general contractors for accurate estimates
  • Solicit and review subcontractor and vendor proposals
  • Ensure accuracy and completeness of final estimate packages

Benefits

  • 401(k) Plan
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Term Life and AD&D Insurance, Voluntary Life Insurance
  • Disability Income Protection Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Plans for Health and Dependent Care
  • Paid Holidays, Vacation, Personal Time, and Life Events Leave
  • Company-supported training and professional membership opportunities
Full Job Description
Job Description

Position Summary

Direct, coordinate and supervise the estimating group in developing and preparing detailed cost estimates for large mechanical projects.

Position Details
  • Assist Preconstruction management in determining what types of projects to bid, strategies, techniques, etc.
  • Assign estimating work to subordinates. Advise and provide technical support as needed.
  • Coordinate with in-house mechanical engineers to resolve design/system conflicts and omissions as well as coordinate overall scope of work during proposal phase.
  • Facilitate the RFI Process with General Contractor to receive project information to add definition to complete the estimate.
  • Solicit and evaluate subcontractor and vendor proposals.
  • Review final estimate packages for accuracy and completeness prior to formal quote.
  • Participate in pre-bid meetings and corporate/client presentation meetings as required.
  • Ensure historical data is documented and archived on each quoted project.
  • Manage or assist with managing group personnel functions, including staffing, coaching, training, evaluations, etc.
  • Provide additional technical assistance in negotiating contracts, change orders, etc.
  • Establish and implement "best practices" and focus on continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Assist Integrated Projects estimating staff as requested and when practicable.
  • Perform additional assignments as requested/needed.

Qualifications
  • 4-yr engineering degree (or equivalent combination of technical training and experience)
  • 10+ years experience in mechanical construction estimating/operations
  • Thorough knowledge of corporate objectives, estimating strategies and techniques, and construction contracts
  • Outstanding technical and analytical skill
  • Excellent decision making/problem solving skills
  • Excellent organizational and leadership skills
  • Excellent scheduling and time management skills
  • Strong MS Office skills and advanced knowledge of construction estimating software programs

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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