Construction Estimating Manager

Kingery Construction Co; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Kingery Construction Co is seeking a Construction Estimating Manager – Commercial / Industrial to lead cost estimation for bids and negotiated work. You will review plans, prepare complex estimates, and coordinate with subcontractors and vendors to assemble competitive proposals.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years of estimating experience in construction, with strong Excel skills and experience using Ediphi estimating software to deliver accurate, timely bids in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of estimating experience.
• Preference for a total of 10+ years of construction experience.
• Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Prepares complex cost estimates for competitive bids and negotiated proposals.
• Oversees bid day activities.
• Coordinates bid day summaries, general requirements, and procurement presentations.
• Completes review and execution of bid forms and bid bonds.
• Reads and outlines project specifications.
• Performs quantity surveying of materials from plans.
• Maintains audit trail of quantity surveys from estimate to estimate.
• Develops scopes of work for all trades and coordinates pricing with vendors/subcontractors.
• Collaborates with operations to provide constructability and coordination reviews.
• Presents and sells estimates and proposals.

Skills

Excel skills

Ediphi

MS Office

Construction estimating

Communication

Team collaboration

Tools

Ediphi

Job description

Construction Estimating Manager – Commercial / Industrial

ROLE SUMMARY

The Estimating Manager will prepare cost estimates for competitive bids, negotiated, and CM@R projects. This position will be responsible for all aspects of the estimating and bid process, from reviewing plans and specifications to soliciting and negotiating prices with contractors and suppliers. All activities will be conducted in support of Kingery Construction's strategy, goals, and core values.

• Autonomy and Decision Making: Makes decisions within defined limits of authority and consults supervisor on other decisions.

CORE ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepares complex cost estimates for competitive bids and negotiated proposals.
• Oversees bid day activities.
• Coordinates bid day summaries, general requirements, and participates in project procurement presentations.
• Completes review and execution of bid forms, bid bond, etc., on bid projects, including general requirements.
• Reads and outlines project specifications.
• Performs and delegates quantity survey of materials shown on project plans.
• Maintains an audit trail of the quantity survey from estimate to estimate.
• Develops and manages scopes of work for all trades, including responsibility matrix, distribution of plans and specifications, and pricing, bid solicitation, and coordination for vendors and subcontractors.
• Oversees the distribution of plans and specifications to vendors/subcontractors.
• Oversees vendor/subcontractor pricing/bid solicitation and coordination.
• Applies knowledge of the subcontractor market and how to prequalify subcontractors
• Works collaboratively and creates relationships with a variety of stakeholders, such as project team members, subcontractors, vendors, and clients.
• Gains self-perform estimating experience.
• Gains field operational exposure through onsite project support, as opportunities exist.
• Utilizes knowledge of the project schedule and logistics, staging, phasing plan, and coordination in project estimates.
• Collaborates with operations and field staff to develop more economical ways to construct projects during the preconstruction process.
• Collaborates with operations to provide constructability and coordination reviews of project documents.
• Presents and sells estimates and proposals, and participates in project procurement presentations
• Provides professional and comprehensive deliverables at the completion of each major estimate.
• Leads efforts to assemble, analyze, and store project cost history
• Provides training and mentorship to others.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Ability to perform work accurately and completely, and in a timely manner.
• Communication skills, verbal and written
• Ability to conduct effective presentations.
• Proficiency in MS Office with emphasis on strong Excel skills
• Proficiency in construction estimating software (Ediphi preferred)
• Proficiency in required construction technology.
• Knowledge of the means and methods of construction
• Knowledge of field operations through project support.
• Knowledge of Lean process and philosophy.
• Knowledge of specific trades and scopes of work
• Knowledge of self-perform and labor productivity.
• Ability to develop General Requirement estimates.
• Ability to build relationships and collaborate within a team, internally and externally

EXPERIENCE

• 5+ years of estimating experience.
• Preference for a total of 10+ years of construction experience.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

• Valid and unrestricted driver's license required
• Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds
• May require periods of overnight travel
• Must be willing to work non-traditional hours to meet project needs
• Normal office environment, but may be exposed to extreme conditions (hot or cold)
• Frequent activity: Sitting, Viewing Computer Screen
• Occasional activity: Standing, Walking, Bending, Climbing, Reaching above Shoulder, Pushing, Pulling