What are the responsibilities and job description for the Estimating Manager position at Kinsley Steel, Inc.?
A little about us
Since 1985, Kinsley Steel has been delivering unmatched quality steel on time and on budget. Our certified and highly-skilled teams specialize in structural steel design, engineering, detailing, fabrication, erection and retrofit to existing structural members.
THIS ROLE
Estimating and Bidding
- Review new project bid opportunities with the Estimating Management Team. Be prepared to discuss the required scope, basic metrics like assumed tonnage, schedule, and the clients pursuing the project.
- Analyze project specifications, drawings, and related documents to determine project scope and requirements.
- Assistwith managing a bid schedule and assigning projects to the erection estimators in the department, ensuring workloads are balanced and deadlines are met.
- Assist with reviewing all erection estimates. This includes in-depth reviews of the take-off drawings and specifications, estimating programs, and AI automated Take-Off Programs / Esti-Models if applicable.
- Complete final bid reviews with the Estimating Director prior to sending a proposal to the client.
- Aid the estimator in the completion of final bid proposals and documents once all internal bid reviews are complete.
- As required, perform the duties of an estimator to complete a bid for a project.
Team Leadership and Management
- Lead and mentor a team of estimators, ensuring high-quality output and adherence to deadlines.
- Monitor workload distribution to maximize efficiency and productivity.
- Lead your estimator(s) through communication and collaboration with clients and stakeholders during bidding ensuring all concerns, qualifications, exclusions, logistics, and scope is accurately communicated.
- Lead and provide guidance for your estimator(s) when they are sourcing, evaluating, and negotiating with equipment and material suppliers and subcontractors.
- Overall support and problem solving for issues and concerns that come up in the department. This could be project bid or department related.
- Ensure your department is following all company policies and procedures and is working safely. Collaborate with leadership, HR, and safety as necessary.
OTHER KEY AREAS
- Market and Industry Analysis
- Monitor market trends, material costs, and labor rates to maintain up-to-date pricing strategies.
- Evaluate industry developments and innovations to improve estimating practices and stay competitive.
- Maintain strong relationships with vendors to ensure competitive pricing and reliable delivery.
- Project Collaboration
- Work closely with project managers, engineers, and architects to ensure alignment between estimates and project execution.
- Provide pre-construction support, including value engineering and alternative design recommendations.
- Cost Control and Budgeting
- Analyze post-project costs to refine estimating methods and improve accuracy for future projects. Post-project costs will be provided by the project PM and/or production/erection leadership team.
- Compliance and Quality Assurance
- Ensure estimates comply with applicable codes, standards, and safety regulations.
- Verify that bids align with client requirements and project timelines.
- Review completed estimates from estimators to ensure accuracy and timely submission to clients.
- Reporting and Documentation
- Assist with generating detailed reports and presentations on bid progress, success rates, and budget performance.
- Assist with maintaining organized records of all estimating activities, bids, and related communications.
- Stakeholder Communication
- Change Order Management
- Design Assist
REQUIREMENTS
- 5 years of experience in structural steel construction estimating required
- 2 years of supervisory or management experience preferred
- Construction, materials, systems, market conditions, trade practices knowledge required
- Experience with Tekla software is preferred
- Knowledge of construction estimation software, such as Bluebeam or On-Screen Takeoff
Equal Opportunity Employer: All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.
Kinsley Steel, Inc. is a Drug Free Workplace where post-offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.
Kinsley Steel, Inc. is a participant in the Federal E-Verify Program.