Estimating Manager

MDAEdge; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

MDAEdge in Oklahoma City, OK, seeks an Estimating Manager to prepare cost estimates for competitive bids and negotiated proposals, develop economical construction methods, and provide comprehensive deliverables for major estimates.

You will apply company-standard processes and tools, coordinate with project teams, vendors, and subcontractors, mentor colleagues, and seek value improvements across preconstruction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, or related field (Preferred).
• 3+ years estimating experience; 5+ years construction experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Gathers quantity surveys from project plans and reads specifications.
• Prepares complex cost estimates for bids and negotiated proposals.
• Tracks value creation items and documents in project records.
• Develops scopes of work for trades, including pricing and bid coordination.
• Coordinates with vendors/subcontractors and project teams.
• Mentors others and shares knowledge to improve processes.

Skills

Communication

Excel

Drawings interpretation

Estimating software

Lean process

Field operations

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, or related field

Tools

Lens

Revit

ASE

Job description

The Estimating Manager will prepare cost estimates for competitive bids and negotiated proposals, develop more economical ways to construct projects, and provide comprehensive deliverables for major estimates. This position will be responsible for applying company-standard processes and tools to develop project estimates. All activities will be performed in support of the strategy, vision, and values of the organization.

Autonomy and Decision Making

Makes decisions on routine matters, provides recommendations to supervisor, and refers all exceptions to supervisor.

Key Role Responsibilities

Estimating Family – Core

• Performs quantity survey of materials shown on project plans.
• Reads and outlines project specifications.
• Maintains an audit trail of the quantity survey from estimate to estimate.
• Supports vendor/subcontractor pricing/bid solicitation and coordination.
• Supports the distribution of plans and specifications to vendors/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.

Estimating Manager - Additional Core

In addition, this position will be 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 a 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 a total of 5+ years construction experience.

Working Environment

• Valid and unrestricted driver's license required.
• Must be able to lift up to 10 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.