Estimating Manager (Phoenix, AZ) - Austin Commercial

Austin Industries; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP 100% employee-owned

Medical, dental, life and disability

401K matching

Job summary

Austin Commercial is seeking an Estimating Manager to lead and manage our Change Orders on our multi-billion dollar project within the Phoenix, AZ Division. The role requires extensive estimating experience and a strong background in construction methods and materials as the company is 100% employee-owned.

As a leader in commercial construction, you will oversee bid preparation, subcontractor evaluation, and cost analysis, while ensuring adherence to policies and driving value engineering.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of estimating experience, including competitive bid and negotiated work
• BS/BA in engineering, construction science, architecture, or relevant discipline
• Strong knowledge of building designs, systems, and construction materials
• Proficiency with estimating and quantity take-off software
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to negotiate

Responsibilities

• Oversees preparation of detailed deliverables and presents information from a knowledgeable standpoint
• Maintains company bid lists and evaluates subcontractors and suppliers
• Represents Austin in meetings with owners and architects to discuss design and budget issues
• Ensures compliance with company policies related to estimate reviews
• Reviews documents for onerous requirements and identifies cost-saving opportunities
• Evaluates subcontractors and personnel ability to perform work segments
• Leads training and development of estimators in the department
• Compiles cost data for estimating databases

Skills

Estimating

Leadership

Cost estimation

Negotiation

Education

BS/BA in engineering

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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About Austin Commercial

Become an owner of one of North America's most respected and fastest-growing commercial construction firms! Austin Commercial’s employee-owners put our expertise to work in regional and national operations, building iconic projects that set the bar in our industry. Whether world-class airports and aviation facilities, technologically advanced healthcare facilities, cutting-edge educational and research facilities, professional sports stadiums, high-rises, hospitality, and other leading commercial markets, Austin’s industry expertise and ingenuity are second to none. Become an employee-owner today, grow your career, and put your skills to work at Austin Commercial.

To learn more about us, visit https://www.austin-ind.com/what-we-do/commercial.

No Third-Party Inquiries Please

This Company does not accept and will not consider unsolicited resumes or any other unsolicited candidate information submitted to the Company or any of its employee-owners by staffing agencies, search firms, or third-party recruiters in response to a posted vacancy. The Company will not pay any placement fee(s) without a written agreement to do so (i.e., payment must be required pursuant to the terms of a written agreement). Any unsolicited resumes or candidate information submitted to this Company or any of its employee-owners becomes the property of the Company.

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