Estimating Manager Responsibilities

• Prepares accurate pricing of estimates with the proper level of detail, including labor, material, and subcontract items.

• Must have the ability to create estimates as self-perform to compare with subcontractor pricing.

• Must have required managerial skills in order to develop and lead the team.

• Must have required communications skills and strong network of subcontractors.

• Researches and reviews construction and design documents and analyzes specifications to determine estimated costs

• Critically analyzes bid documents and understands risk and opportunities and articulates those to management

• Prepares quantity take-offs and estimates costs of materials, labor, and use of equipment required to fulfill all provisions of the contract

• Solicits sub-contractor’s bids and material supplier quotations and determines acceptable bids by comparing to self-perform estimates.

• Collects historical cost data to estimate costs

• Assesses cost effectiveness of products, projects or services, tracking actual costs relative to bids as the project develops maintaining the project cost history

• Collaborates with contractors, engineers, and architects during estimate creation in order to ensure overall accuracy and conformity to fulfill all provisions of contract requirements

• Manages and tracks multiple preconstruction projects at once

• Develops cost estimates for change orders

• Prepares and presents estimates to management

• Recommends and incorporates cost-reduction options for more competitive bids

• Attends project site pre-bid meetings, site tours, and post-bid interviews as required

• Prepares and maintains a directory of suppliers, contractors and subcontractors

• Keeps current on market conditions and construction industry trends

• Manages, supports, and assists with the training of the estimating staff

• Assigns responsibilities for the estimating team on each project

• Reviews project plans and specifications and coordinates with the team to confirm complete scope

• Identifies and evaluates all the technical issues that are related to projects

• Oversees the soliciting of vital information for cost estimates to efficiently deliver optimized services

• Ensures the flow of project information is maintained and documented.

• Ensures that a quality submission is included along with an estimated price when bidding for new work

• Assessing material, labor, and equipment that are required, and also analyzing various quotes from different subcontractors and suppliers at negotiated rates to win competitive contracts while keeping a close eye on profit margins.

• Actively participates in industry, client, and community relations to enhance company image and to develop and maintain effective relationships

• Critically analyzes bid documents and understands opportunities and risk and their order of magnitude and articulates those to management

• Oversees the project cost history and historical data utilized to estimate costs

• Oversees the directory of suppliers, contractors and subcontractors

• Keeps current on market conditions and construction industry trends and disseminates information to team

  Experience

• 5 - 10 years of estimator/industry experience in industrial and/or commercial and/or heavy civil construction projects

• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline

• Experience with ground-up construction

• Expertise in one or more areas of heavy civil

• Proficient in MS Office Suite with advanced knowledge of Excel

• Experience with software such as Bluebeam, P6 and MS Projects

• Ability to read, understand and organize construction plans and specifications

• Capable of taking a project from receipt of documents to rough estimate ready for review (project size $100k to $30 million)

• Capability to complete complex competitive bid projects

• Ability to breakdown construction operations into a logical sequence of activities

• Ability to buyout after winning bid with understanding of scopes of work, cost comparison and procurement means/methods

• Experience with mechanical and electrical systems and the costs of these systems

• Ability to manage projects efficiently

• Sound mathematical knowledge

• Detail oriented, collaborative, sense of urgency, open minded and ‘can do’ attitude

• Interpersonal communication skills, both written and verbal

• Critical thinking, analytical, and organizational skills

• Ability to multitask

• Time management skills

• Valid driver’s license and means of transportation

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, CM Access, TPGS, and MOUNTAIN, LTD., are leaders in delivering workforce solutions and integrated services across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible full-time employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.