Estimating Manager Oklahoma - Oklahoma City | United States - Texas - DallasFull TimeThe Estimating Manager 1 will prepare cost estimates for competitive bids and negotiated proposals, develop more economical ways to construct projects and provide comprehensive deliverables for major estimates.
- Autonomy and Decision Making: Makes decisions on routine matters, provides recommendations to supervisor and refers all exceptions to supervisor
- Career Path: Estimating Manager 2
Key Role Responsibilities - CoreESTIMATING 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 CoreESTIMATING 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.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities - Ability to perform work accurately and completely, and in a timely manner.
- Communication skills, verbal and written (Intermediate).
- Ability to conduct effective presentations.
- Proficiency in MS Office with emphasis on strong Excel skills (Intermediate).
- Ability to read and understand drawings and specifications (Intermediate).
- Proficiency in construction estimating software (Intermediate).
- Proficiency in required construction technology.
- Knowledge of the means and methods of construction management (Intermediate).
- Knowledge of field operations through project support.
- Ability to prepare quantity surveys.
- Knowledge of Lean process and philosophy.
- Knowledge of specific trades and scopes of work (Intermediate).
- Knowledge of self-perform and labor productivity.
- Ability to develop General Requirement estimates.
- Ability to develop proficiency in Lens, Revit and/or ASE software.
- Ability to build relationships and collaborate within a team, internally and externally.
Education - Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering or related field (Preferred).
- In lieu of the above requirements, equivalent relevant experience will be considered.
Experience - 3+ years estimating experience.
- Preference for total of 5+ years construction experience.
Working Environment - Valid and unrestricted drivers license required
- Must be able to lift up to 10 pounds
- May require periods of overnight travel
- Must be willing to work non-traditional hours to meet project needs
- Normal office environment, but may be exposed to extreme conditions (hot or cold)
- Frequent activity: Sitting, Viewing Computer Screen
- Occasional activity: Standing, Walking, Bending, Climbing, Reaching above Shoulder, Pushing, Pulling
Skills and Certifications Estimating
Trade Partner Relationships
Commercial Construction Estimating Experience
Recruiter Submission Template Full Name:Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or Related Field? (Yes/No - Details):Total Years of Construction Experience:Total Years of Commercial Construction Estimating Experience:Total Years of Estimating Manager / Senior Estimator Experience:Do you have experience preparing detailed cost estimates for commercial construction projects? (Yes/No - Details):Do you have experience with competitive bids and negotiated proposals? (Yes/No - Details):Do you have experience performing quantity takeoffs and quantity surveys? (Yes/No - Details):Do you have experience reviewing project schedules, logistics, staging, and phasing during estimating? (Yes/No - Details):Do you have experience with commercial construction estimating software? Please specify which software (OST, Bluebeam, WinEst, Sage Estimating, DESTINI, HeavyBid, Assemble, etc.):Do you have experience using Microsoft Excel for estimating and cost analysis? (Yes/No - Details):Do you have experience with Revit, Lens, ASE, or BIM tools? (Yes/No - Details):Do you have experience mentoring or training estimators or preconstruction staff? (Yes/No - Details):Do you have knowledge of Lean Construction principles? (Yes/No - Details):Do you have a valid and unrestricted Driver's License? (Yes/No):Are you willing to travel overnight as required? (Yes/No):Are you willing to work non-traditional hours to meet project needs? (Yes/No):Motivation / Reason for Relocation (if not local):Motivation / Reason for Interest in this Position:Contact Number:Email ID:LinkedIn Profile URL:Current Location (City, State):Full Address (Street, City, State, ZIP Code):Current Work Authorization Status:Expected Salary:Notice Period:Preferred Work Location: Oklahoma City, OK / Dallas, TX:
Are you able to work onsite in either Oklahoma City, Oklahoma or Dallas, Texas? (Yes/No): 
