Estimating Manager (Phoenix, AZ) - Austin Commercial
On-sitePhoenix, Arizona, United States
Job Summary
Oversee preparation of detailed cost estimates and bid deliverables for multi-billion dollar projects, ensuring accuracy in fee structures, mark-ups, and proposal language. Manage subcontractor and supplier evaluations, maintain company bid lists, and review RFPs and contracts to identify scope inclusions, terms, and risks. Represent Austin in meetings with owners and architects to discuss design and budget issues while enhancing relationships with key vendors. Compile cost data for estimating databases and oversee training and development of department estimators. Conduct detailed document reviews to identify onerous requirements and ensure compliance with company policies.
Required Qualifications
- 15+ years of estimating experience
- experience with competitive bid work
- experience with negotiated work
- experience with conceptual estimating
- Complete knowledge in building designs
- Complete knowledge in systems
- Complete knowledge in construction materials
- Extensive knowledge of alternative materials
- Extensive knowledge of means and methods
- ability to identify cost savings
- ability to identify value engineering ideas
- Strong math ability
- Strong technology ability
- analytical mindset
- Proficiency in relevant estimating software
- Proficiency in quantity take-off software
- Excellent verbal communication skills
- Excellent written communication skills
- ability to negotiate
- Familiarity with team-based delivery
- ability to lead a group of individuals to a common result
Desired Qualifications
- BS/BA in engineering
- BS/BA in construction science
- BS/BA in architecture
- relevant discipline education
- equivalent combination of education and experience
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