Estimating Manager

Austin Commercial; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401K with match

ESOP

Job summary

Austin Commercial is seeking an experienced Estimating Manager for our Phoenix, AZ Division to lead change orders on a multi‑billion dollar project. The role requires managing bid processes, evaluating subcontractors, and ensuring accurate cost estimates in a fast‑paced, owner‑owned environment.

The ideal candidate will have 15+ years in estimation, a relevant engineering/architecture background, and strong leadership and negotiation skills.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of estimating experience, including competitive bid and negotiated work
• BS/BA in engineering, construction science, architecture, or relevant discipline preferred
• Complete knowledge of building designs, systems, and construction materials
• Ability to lead a team and provide cost-saving/value engineering ideas when costs exceed budget
• Proficient in estimating and quantity take-off software

Responsibilities

• Oversee preparation of detailed deliverables and present information
• Maintain bid lists and evaluate subcontractors and suppliers
• Represent Austin in meetings with owners and architects on design and budget issues
• Ensure compliance with company policies for estimate reviews
• Review documents and specifications to identify onerous requirements
• Review RFPs and contracts to identify scope, terms, and risk
• Build relationships with key vendors and subcontractors
• Lead cost estimating efforts and recommend fees and language for proposals
• Evaluate subcontractor and personnel capabilities for each work segment
• Oversee training and development of estimators
• Compile cost data for estimating databases

Skills

Estimating

Budgeting

Negotiation

Leadership

Cost analysis

Education

BS/BA in engineering

Construction science

Architecture

Tools

Estimating software

Takeoff software

Job description

Do you want to make a difference? Do you want to grow your career at one of the industry’s leading construction firms? Put your expertise and project engineering skills to work at Austin Commercial. Austin Commercial is currently seeking an Estimating Manager to manage and lead our Change Orders on our multi-billion dollar project with our Phoenix, AZ Division. We set the standard for commercial construction and we’re looking for talented construction professionals to join us. Austin is 100% employee-owned, so every one of our employee-owners has a vested interest in our success. As a result, we consistently meet and exceed our customers’ expectations with our commitment to safety, service, and integrity. Join us today. We Own It!

Responsibilities

• Oversees the preparation of detailed deliverables and presents information from a knowledgeable standpoint
• Responsible for maintenance of company bid lists and evaluation of subcontractors and suppliers
• Represents Austin in meetings with owners and architects to discuss design and budget issues
• Responsible for ensuring compliance with company policies as it relates to estimate reviews and other related items
• Detailed review of all documents including specifications for identification of onerous requirements
• Reviews RFPs and contracts to identify scope inclusions, contract terms, and risk
• Enhances relationships with key vendors (subcontractors, suppliers, architects, etc.)
• Assumes overall responsibility for preparation of the cost estimate. Reviews all aspects of the completed estimate for accuracy and appropriateness. Makes recommendations with respect to fee, mark-ups, and specified language to be used in the proposal.
• Evaluates the ability of subcontractors and company personnel to perform each work segment.
• Oversees the training and development of all estimators assigned to the department.
• Compiles cost data for incorporation into estimating databases

Requirements

• Generally, requires 15+ years of estimating experience, including competitive bid and negotiated work as well as conceptual estimating
• BS/BA in engineering, construction science, architecture, or relevant discipline strongly preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Complete knowledge in building designs, systems, and construction materials
• Extensive knowledge of alternative materials, means and methods to aid in the identification of cost savings/value engineering ideas when costs exceed owner's construction budget
• Knowledge and specific expertise with all construction materials, means, and methods
• Strong math and technology ability with an analytical mindset
• Proficient in relevant estimating and quantity take-off software
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to negotiate
• Familiar with team-based delivery and exhibits ability to lead a group of individuals to a common result

Benefits & Compensation

We offer excellent benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, and a matching 401K plan. We are proud to be a 100% Employee-Owned Company (ESOP)! To learn more about our employee-ownership structure, please go to https://www.austin-ind.com/our-company/100-employee-owned.

Austin Commercial is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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