Estimator Manager

Job Description

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
• Interpret engineering drawings and specifications to determine work requirements
• Review bids from vendors or contractors to ensure they are fair and reasonable
• Coordinate with other managers to ensure schedules are met and projects are completed on time
• Review progress on projects and adjust schedules as needed
• Estimate materials costs and labor hours needed to complete projects
• Manage a team of employees to ensure that work is performed efficiently and effectively
• Ensure that contractors meet safety standards and comply with local regulations
• Review finished products to ensure that they meet quality standards
• Keep 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

Requirements

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, QUALIFICATIONS, & EXPERIENCE :

Benefits

Requirements

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, QUALIFICATIONS, & EXPERIENCE : 4-year engineering degree or equivalent combinations of 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 Ability to estimate all types of projects / contracts, plus ability to coordinate and supervise group work effort