Estimating Manager

Position Summary:

The Estimating Manager provides estimating support by working with engineers, contractors, vendors and clients to provide and oversee cost estimates and updates before and during the project. The Estimating Manager maintains project analysis based on industry standard units to produce profitable estimates on project costs relative to bids throughout the project. 

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage multiple bids, collecting quotes from subcontractors, vendors, and suppliers.
• Oversee and approve cost estimates and approve proposed estimates for assigned projects.
• Analyze blueprints and other documentation to prepare time, cost, materials, and labor estimates.
• Mentor estimators. Help estimators determine areas that may be ambiguous or present problems or result in unexpected costs. 
• Assure estimates are equitable based on current and projected industry standard units, with the intention to drive competitive project performance. 
• Track all costs in the construction phase to produce accurate project forecasts.
• Communicate directly with client/contractors/designers/subcontractors utilizing a Request for Information/Quote/Proposal (RF/Q/PI) process concerning project cost, scope of work, staffing, scheduling, and change orders. 
• Collaborates with various teams to execute the project management plan; revises & documents plan via a structured change order process as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements.
• Work with vendors, personnel, and construction foremen to resolve issues relating to estimates, tracking actual costs relative to bids as the project develops. 
• Review and oversee KPI’s and approve adjustments as needed. 
• Maintain licenses or certifications required by the position. 

Minimum Qualifications (Experience, Skills, and Education):

• Bachelor’s degree and at least 2 years of relevant estimating experience. 
• Proficient skills with the MS office suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook); 
• Some CAD, Blue Beam Revu, SketchUp or similar preferred
• Experience in a construction industry environment.
• Ability to effectively recognize and resolve conflict in early stages while maintaining discretion and confidentiality.
• Excellent interpersonal communication, presentation, supervisory and project management skills.
• Experience with job costing, general construction accounting and financial responsibility of projects.
• Ability to multi-task and process multiple activities successfully 
• Demonstrated ability to work under deadlines and time frames effectively with a customer service demeanor. 
• Grow, lead, and develop individuals and teams – work as a team and share knowledge.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification is preferred.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

Standard office environment including work at a computer terminal. Work involves extended periods of sitting, occasional walking and lifting up to 10 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Additional Requirements:

Work with a Top-of-Mind Awareness for the safety of yourself and everyone at the job site. Must be able to work in a high functioning team environment. Display the highest levels of honesty, integrity, and professionalism. Take pride in your work and in the company. Communicate openly and strive for peak performance in daily tasks. Know and deliver the quality service MEI’s customers have come to expect.

Disclaimer: This job description is intended to summarize the type and level of work performed by an Estimating Manager and is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and/or requirements. MEI reserves the right to change or modify this job description or the essential duties of the job, as necessary.

MEI is an Equal Opportunity, M/F/Disabled/Vet Preferred Employer.

Company Benefits: MEI Rigging & Crating provides a dynamic and friendly work environment, challenging and rewarding career opportunities, a highly competitive salary and an extensive benefits package that includes Medical/Dental/Vision Coverage, Life & Disability Insurance, Retirement Benefits, Paid Time Off, Holidays, Employee Assistance Program, Referral Program.