Estimating Manager - Electrical
On-siteCharlotte, North Carolina, United States or Arlington, Virginia, United States
Job Summary
Lead the estimating process and deliverables for multiple concurrent projects or single large complex projects through the entire design phase. Develop estimates for various project types and delivery methods, preparing preliminary conceptual cost estimates and budgets on limited information with clear assumptions. Collaborate with operations, accounting, VDC, purchasing, and scheduling disciplines, while coordinating with senior leadership, preconstruction leads, and design teams. Manage a team of estimators, ensuring accuracy in procedures, reviewing project plans and specifications, and leading the value management process to reduce price and increase value. Present estimating deliverables internally and externally, research market trends, and serve as a brand ambassador to owners and industry partners.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management
- 8-15+ years of relevant experience
- Or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Ability to lead multiple estimates concurrently or large / complex estimates
- Extensive knowledge of On-Screen Take-off, Destini, and Site work software tools for take-offs
- Ability to leads the estimating process and deliverable for projects throughout the design phase
- Ability to presents estimating deliverables (internally and externally) and participates in interviews during the pursuit phase
- Ability to conceptually estimate projects with limited information
- Ability to estimate multiple facility types such as residential high rise, healthcare, interiors, and institutional
- Ability to estimate within multiple delivery methods
- Ability to maintain healthy working relationships with industry partners (Owners, designers, subcontractors, etc.) for the development of estimating deliverables
- Researches and maintains market trends (material, equipment, lead times) relating to estimating efforts
- Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test
Desired Qualifications
- You are a coach/leader who leads with an inclusive and empathetic mindset
- You provide feedback and guidance to help others excel in their current or future roles
- You determine priorities, delegate work, and effectively communicate progress
- You establish measures to assess the impact, quality, and timeliness of results while praising successes and sharing lessons learned
- You build high performing teams by attracting, engaging, developing, and retaining talented individuals through motivation and discipline to maximize impact on the organization and the individual
- You leverage business insights by understanding industry trends, local market/economic conditions, and Gilbane's business model to make critical decisions and create competitive advantage
- You deploy a strategic mindset when considering solutions to long-term opportunities and risks that may develop in the future
- Your core values match Gilbane's: Integrity, Caring, Teamwork, Toughmindedness, Dedication to Excellence, Discipline, Loyalty, and Entrepreneurship
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