Estimating Manager - Electrical

Job Summary:

The Estimating Manager will lead and oversee all estimating functions for a diverse portfolio of construction projects. This key leadership role involves managing a team of estimators, developing strategic bidding proposals, and ensuring the accuracy and competitiveness of all cost estimates. The ideal candidate possesses strong technical construction knowledge, exceptional leadership skills, and a proven track record of successful bid management in a fast-paced environment. This role is central to securing new business and ensuring project profitability for the business.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Responsible for managing the estimating department's responsibilities, including department staff supervision and mentoring estimators.
• Oversee all estimates for the Project Management team and provide support for projects that have been estimated and budgeted.
• Participate in maintaining estimating standards across multiple disciplines and business units to ensure quality control.
• Prepare detailed reports post-bid, track bid performance metrics, and follow up on outstanding bids.
• Develop and maintain estimating tools, assemblies, processes, software databases, and material pricing to streamline methods.
• Manage the bid schedule of team members and participate in estimating bid reviews and job walks.
• Collaborate with Sales and Executive Leadership to strategize on new pursuits and participate in special networking events.
• Manage estimating support for change order estimation, compilation, and negotiation.
• Support the development of new estimating goals and procedures while reviewing and updating departmental budgets.
• Collaborate with support operations such as Engineering, BIM, and Purchasing to advance the business's technical abilities.

Position Requirements (Work Experience, Skills, Licenses, etc.): 

• Minimum 10+ years of estimating experience required in the construction industry.
• Minimum of 2 years in an estimating management role with experience managing multiple direct reports.
• Strong organizational, supervisory, and decision-making skills essential for responding to a high volume of issues.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, using sound judgment to determine when escalation is needed.
• Highly detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple projects and conceptual budgets simultaneously.
• Ability to interact professionally with all levels of employees, vendors, and clients.
• Proficiency with management software used in estimating and project controls.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word, including building complex spreadsheets and formulas.
• Advanced utilization of 3rd party estimating software systems.

Education and Experience:

• Required: High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Required: Field and office experience in Construction Estimating or Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Desired: Bachelor’s degree in construction, engineering, or a related field.

Smith MEP Competencies:

• Proactivity/Initiative: Recognizes what needs to be done and accomplishes it in a manner appropriate for one’s level/position and with minimal supervision.

• Perseverance: Shows wherewithal to fight for difficult goals despite challenges and to bounce back from adversity.

• Motivation/Dedication: Commits to excellence in pursuing unselfish goals. Initiates action with collective goals, takes responsibility, and shows personal humility.

• Technical Curiosity/Willingness to Learn: Interest in seeking out new experiences, knowledge, and candid feedback; demonstrating an openness to learning and change.

• Insight: The ability to gather and make sense of information that suggests new possibilities.

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