Remote Estimating Manager, Preconstruction & Costs

The Haskell Company; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 135,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

The Haskell Company is seeking an experienced Estimator/Cost Lead to manage Estimating personnel and develop accurate construction cost estimates for complex projects. You will influence preconstruction standards, coordinate with designers, clients, and operations, and drive bid strategies and procurement activities.

Qualified candidates have a BS in Engineering/Construction Management and at least five years of estimating experience, with strong leadership, communication and risk-management

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering, Construction Management or equivalent; 5 years estimating experience.
• Advanced mechanical systems knowledge: HVAC, Plumbing, Fire Suppression.
• Leadership, mentoring and talent development skills; strong communication and collaboration.
• Ability to identify project risk and develop mitigation strategies.
• Strong subcontractor, supplier and market partner relationships.
• Conceptual estimating and cost modeling capabilities.
• Experience with Design-Build and CMAR project delivery.
• Proficient in estimating software systems.

Responsibilities

• Manages Estimating personnel.
• Develops and utilizes Preconstruction processes, standards and tools.
• Develops accurate, detailed cost estimates and reviews other team members' estimates.
• Develops scope clarifications and RFIs.
• Develops market bid leveling analysis documents.
• Reviews and recommends bidders from bid leveling analyses.
• Develops project construction budgets.
• Maintains Preconstruction software and historical costs.
• Identifies risk items and works on Risk Register Development.
• Participates in proposal win strategy and presentation.
• Contributes to cost savings initiatives.
• Works on bid packages.
• Contributes to Preconstruction-Operations Turnover Meetings.
• Works on subcontractor and vendor solicitations and relationships.
• Works on project procurement and buyout.
• Collaborates with Preconstruction Leadership, designers, clients, and operations teams.
• Follows project construction costs and market trends.
• Travel up to 10% as required.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Collaboration

Risk mitigation

Subcontractor management

Estimating software

Cost modeling

HVAC estimating

Plumbing estimating

Fire suppression estimating

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering/CM

Tools

Estimating software

Job description

The Haskell Company is seeking an experienced Estimator/Cost Lead to manage Estimating personnel and develop accurate construction cost estimates for complex projects. You will influence preconstruction standards, coordinate with designers, clients, and operations, and drive bid strategies and procurement activities.

Qualified candidates have a BS in Engineering/Construction Management and at least five years of estimating experience, with strong leadership, communication and risk-management