Estimating Manager

Faulconer Construction; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Faulconer Construction is seeking an experienced Estimating Manager to lead the estimating team, develop bid strategy, and drive profitability on complex projects.

This role involves preparing complete estimates in HeavyBid, coordinating with operations and owners, and contributing to business development and industry events. Travel to active bid sites is expected.

Qualifications

• 10+ years direct work experience in estimating and bid preparation.
• Thorough knowledge of estimating techniques and company procedures.
• Ability to read construction drawings and geotechnical reports to determine cost impacts.
• Willingness to travel to job sites and bid meetings.

Responsibilities

• Assist VP of Estimating in coordinating overall estimating functions.
• Coordinate and manage estimating team assignments.
• Ensure deadlines for bid reviews and submissions.
• Review and refine scopes of work and estimates for bids.
• Prepare complete estimates from takeoff, subcontractor, and supplier pricing in HeavyBid.
• Interface with Owners and Architects/Engineers for pricing and value engineering ideas.
• Support change orders and bid-related negotiations.
• Attend industry events and support business development.

Skills

Estimating leadership

Bid reviews

Team coordination

Communication

Client relations

Problem-solving

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor degree in a relevant field

Tools

HeavyBid

Takeoff software

CRM

Job description

The Estimating Manager is responsible for working towards the annual booking goal, understanding backlog needs, and working to maximize profitability. The Estimating Manager’s primary role is to help develop the estimating team and review bids. The Estimating Manager will prepare complete estimates for assigned project(s) of varying size and complexity for one or more disciplines, including determining applicable project plans and specifications. The Estimating Manager will be part of a team environment and may work with team members based on bid needs. The Estimating Manager will participate in business development, industry events, and building customer relations. Maintains Faulconer’s Core Values at all times.

Primary Job Responsibilities

• Assist the Vice President of Estimating in the coordination of overall corporate estimating functions.
• Coordinate and manage estimating team assignments.
• Ensure all deadlines are met for timely bid reviews and bid submissions.
• Primary bid reviewer for estimates and detailed scopes of work before submission.
• Review scopes of work for Verbal Award projects with the estimator and operations team.
• Review proposal specifications, drawings, geotechnical information, and labor and material requirements; prepare itemized lists and site walks; and attend pre-bid meetings to determine the scope of work and the contents of the estimate.
• Review Estimator and Junior Estimator assignments for accuracy and completeness.
• Prepare complete estimates from takeoff, subonctractor and supplier coordination and pricing in HeavyBid.
• Write detailed scopes of work, including pertinent terms and conditions, inclusions, and exclusions for bid proposals.
• Interface with Owners and Architects/Engineers to provide necessary price, proposal and value engineering ideas.
• Follow up on submitted proposals and be prepared to discuss them in weekly estimating meetings.
• Maintain knowledge of relevant software, i.e., takeoff, estimate/bid creation, scheduling, subcontractor solicitation, office management, and customer relationship management.
• When feasible, visit current project sites to obtain knowledge of productions and means and methods of construction activities utilized by field personnel.
• Assist with creating a yearly Business Plan and stay current with market trends.
• Assist the Vice President of Estimating in the coordination of staff training.
• Assistance with interviewing Estimating candidates.
• Research future opportunities and projects by personal contacts or online search engines.
• Attend relevant industry events and participate in business development with Owners, Architects/Engineers, vendors, and other contractors.
• Encouraged to participate and be engaged in industry or relevant trade group association committees, boards, etc.
• Prepare and be responsible for Hand-Off, Kick-Off, and Post Project Review Meetings with Project Managers & Field Staff
• Provide estimating support for change orders as needed.

Travel to job sites, both current and ones we are bidding on.

Work in a collaborative team environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• 10+ years of direct work experience in an estimating capacity, including all aspects of bid preparation.
• Thorough knowledge of company procedures and estimating techniques.
• Thorough understanding of industry practices, standards, and processes.
• Ability to read and understand construction drawings, geotechnical reports, specifications, and scopes of work and determine the cost impacts of each.
• Ability to estimate all types of projects/contracts and coordinate and supervise group work effort essential.
• Willingness and ability to occasionally work long hours to finalize a bid.
• Ability to navigate a future or active construction site to evaluate existing conditions.
• Ability to build relationships with clients, engineers, and owners.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to address estimating challenges.

Work Authorization / Security Clearance

• Employee must be eligible to work in the United States.
• Drug screens are required after an offer is accepted, and continued employment is based on the initial drug screen and any future/random drug screens administered.
• A background check will be required.
• A confidentiality agreement may be required.
• Driving records may be required.
• Further clearance may be required by clients (i.e. government or military site access).