Estimating Manager- Mechanical

FTI; Olathe (KS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Faith Technologies, Inc. is seeking an experienced Estimator with leadership to join our estimating team in Kansas.

The role focuses on determining bid priorities, establishing schedules, and coordinating multiple estimates across regional projects to showcase the company's capabilities. You will mentor regional estimators, work with EVP, Directors, and Project Managers to develop bid strategies, integrate electrical and specialty systems estimates, and help drive our culture of care through

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
• 2 to 4 years of electrical estimating experience along with previous management experience.
• 5 years of electrical estimating experience and previous management experience.
• Travel up to 25%.
• Work Schedule: 7 AM–5 PM, Monday to Friday; may work other times as needed.

Responsibilities

• Determines bid priorities and selects bid projects with input from EVP, Group Managers, or Project Managers.
• Establishes, maintains, and follows up on bid schedules to ensure timely and accurate estimates.
• Works with EVP, Director of Estimating, Group Managers, and PMs to establish bid strategies for each branch.
• Coordinates multiple estimates simultaneously and reviews large estimates.
• Maintains CRM and historical cost data.
• Mentors regional estimators and develops direct reports.
• Monitors regional estimators' performance and upcoming regional projects.

Skills

Electrical estimating experience

Management experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

You’ve discovered something special. A company that cares. Cares about leading the way in construction, engineering, manufacturing and renewable energy. Cares about redefining how energy is designed, applied and consumed. Cares about thoughtfully growing to meet market demands. And - as "one of the Healthiest 100 Workplaces in America" - is focused on the mind/body/soul of team members through our Culture of Care.

Minimum Requirements

• Education: A Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• Experience: 2 to 4 years of electrical estimating experience along with previous management experience
• Experience: 5 years of electrical estimating experience and previous management experience
• Travel: up to 25%
• Work Schedule: This position works between the hours of 7 AM and 5 PM, Monday- Friday. However, work may be performed at any time on any day of the week to meet business needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Determines bid priorities and selects potential bid projects by utilizing BidSmart, bid strategies of the particular region, and input of the Executive Vice President, Group Managers, or Project Managers.
• Establishes, maintains, and follows up on bid schedules to ensure timely and accurate completion of estimates.
• Works with Executive Vice President (EVP), Director of Estimating, Group Managers, and Project Managers to establish bid strategies for each branch.
• Coordinates multiple estimates simultaneously as well as has the review responsibility for multiple and/or large estimates.
• Maintains CRM and historical cost data.
• Participates in the overall development and implementation of Faith Technologies estimating standards and best practices.
• Initiates job start up meetings and post-bid review meetings with Project Managers and other appropriate parties.
• Integrates electrical and specialty systems estimates. Showcases the total capabilities of the organization by identifying and estimating other service offerings.
• Provides ongoing mentoring and training of regional estimators. Develops and evaluates direct reports.
• Monitors regional estimators performance as it relates to estimating performance metrics.
• Monitors all upcoming regional projects available and assigns the appropriate branch and/or vertical subgroup to projects.
• Works with Director of Estimating in scheduling of regional estimating resources.
• Demonstrates the ability to plan for, complete, and implement assignments and responsibilities in a timely manner.
• Demonstrates an acceptance of the company culture (adhere to the company's core values) and an adoption of professional standards.
• Demonstrates approachability and ability to collaborate with others and effectively influence.
• Develops relationships with leaders, direct reports, and/or others that facilitate open dialogue and trust.
• Defines work to be done; clearly communicates vision, objectives, and tasks to appropriate individuals. Delegates tasks to appropriate parties; clearly communicates needs and expectations. Measures and monitors the work of individual direct reports and/or collective team/taskforce team(s). Coaches and motivates direct reports/appropriate individuals to effectively perform; removes barriers to success and provides feedback, necessary resources, and open communication.
• Performs other related duties as required and assigned.

The job description and responsibilities described are intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate.

How Does FTI Give YOU the Chance to Thrive?

If you’re energized by new challenges, FTI provides you with many opportunities. Joining FTI opens doors to redefine what’s possible for your future.

Once you’re a team member, you’re supported and provided with the knowledge and resources to achieve your career goals with FTI. You’re officially in the driver’s seat of your career, and FTI’s career development and continued education programs give you opportunities to position yourself for success.

FTI is a "merit to the core" organization. We recognize and reward top performers, offering competitive, merit-based compensation, career path development and a flexible and robust benefits package.

Benefits Are The Game-Changer

We provide industry-leading benefits as an investment in the lives of team members and their families. You’re invited to review the full list of FTI benefits available to regular/full-time team members. Start here. Grow here. Succeed here.

Faith Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer - veterans/disabled.

Employment is contingent upon successfully passing a background and drug test