Estimating Manager

Veracity Ventures Inc.; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Relocation bonus

Job summary

Veracity Ventures Inc. seeks an Estimating Manager to prepare cost estimates for competitive bids and negotiated proposals, while developing more economical ways to construct projects. The role involves delivering comprehensive estimates and supporting procurement decisions across trades and vendors.

The position requires 3+ years of estimating experience and a broader 5+ years in construction, with strong MS Excel and estimating software skills. Relocation benefits may be offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred; equivalent relevant experience will be considered.
• 3+ years estimating experience.
• Total construction experience 5+ years preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare complex cost estimates for bids and negotiated proposals.
• Prepare material and other costs summary for vendor quotes.
• Track value creation items and document in project files.
• Develop and manage scopes of work, pricing, and coordination for vendors/subcontractors.
• Utilize project schedule and logistics in estimates.
• Assist with analysis of building components and MEP systems for logistics.

Skills

MS Excel

Communication

Presentation

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management or related field

Tools

Estimating software

Lens

Revit

ASE software

MS Office

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Relocation bonus

Estimating Manager

Oklahoma - Oklahoma City | United States - Texas - Dallas

Full Time

Summary

The Estimating Manager 1 will prepare cost estimates for competitive bids and negotiated proposals, develop more economical ways to construct projects and provide comprehensive deliverables for major estimates.

Autonomy and Decision Making: Makes decisions on routine matters, provides recommendations to supervisor and refers all exceptions to supervisor

Responsible for the following

• Prepares complex cost estimates for competitive bids and negotiated proposals.
• Prepares material and other costs summary for quotes from vendors.
• Tracks value creation items from development through inclusion and documents in project documentation.
• 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.
• Utilizes knowledge of the project schedule and logistics in project estimates.
• Assists with system analysis of building components and MEP systems and assists operations staff on project logistics, staging, phasing plans, and coordination.
• Coordinates bid day summaries, general requirements and participates in project procurement presentations.
• Collaborates with operations and field staff to develop more economical ways to construct projects during the preconstruction process.
• Provides professional and comprehensive deliverables at the completion of each major estimate.
• Improves project profitability opportunities by applying basic understanding of insurance structures, fees and rates.
• 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 (Intermediate).
• Ability to conduct effective presentations.
• Proficiency in MS Office with emphasis on strong Excel skills (Intermediate).
• Ability to read and understand drawings and specifications (Intermediate).
• Proficiency in construction estimating software (Intermediate).
• Proficiency in required construction technology.
• Knowledge of the means and methods of construction management (Intermediate).
• Knowledge of field operations through project support.
• Ability to prepare quantity surveys.
• Knowledge of Lean process and philosophy.
• Knowledge of specific trades and scopes of work (Intermediate).
• Knowledge of self-perform and labor productivity.
• Ability to develop General Requirement estimates.
• Ability to develop proficiency in Lens, Revit and/or ASE software.
• Ability to build relationships and collaborate within a team, internally and externally.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering or related field (Preferred).
• In lieu of the above requirements, equivalent relevant experience will be considered.

Experience

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

Skills and Certifications

• Estimating
• Trade Partner Relationships
• Commercial Construction Estimating Experience