Senior Estimating Manager

8 Harris Rochester, Inc.; Rochester (MN); On-site; USD 105,507 - 158,261; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

401(k) with company match

Vacation time and paid holidays

Paid parental leave

Short‑Term Incentive Plan

Job summary

8 Harris Rochester, Inc. is seeking a Senior Estimating Manager to oversee the estimating program and ensure corporate objectives are met. You will be responsible for developing the estimating department and executing strategies for efficient operations.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years of HVAC and Piping experience, strong leadership abilities, and a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field. The position offers comprehensive benefits and competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of Mechanical HVAC and Piping estimating experience.
• 10+ years of knowledge of corporate objectives impacting estimating.
• 5+ years leading, coaching, and mentoring an estimating team.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and supervise the company estimating program.
• Oversee and/or perform estimation process; ensure accuracy.
• Manage division estimating team including recruiting and training.

Skills

Mechanical HVAC and Piping estimating

Estimating strategies and techniques

Leadership and mentoring

Using Trimble for estimations

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related technical field

Job description

Senior Estimating Manager

As Senior Estimating Manager, you will plan, coordinate, and supervise the company estimating program providing technical and administrative direction to ensure corporate objectives are met. This position is responsible for the continuous development and improvement of the estimating department, including protocols, policies, procedures, metrics, historical cost databases, and cost models. You will also be responsible for creating and implementing the overall strategy of the department.

Responsibilities

Strategic Planning

• Establish standardized procedures, methods, and processes for estimating.
• Oversee analyses of past performance on projects and establish estimating standards for all future estimates.
• Assist in oversight of the historical cost database, bid management, and estimating software.
• Actively participate in corporate strategic initiatives as assigned.
• Coordinate and lead pre‑bid strategy meetings.
• Establish protocols, policies, procedures and develop key performance indicators; follow up to ensure execution.
• Source and analyze competitive bid opportunities in the region.

Estimating

• Oversee and/or perform estimation process, ensuring coordination with suppliers, vendors, and subcontractors to estimate projects.
• Oversee and/or prepare estimates utilizing estimating software.
• Attend pre‑bid, page turn, project turnover and pre‑planning meetings as required.
• Assist/prepare scope/proposal letter.
• Review all final estimate packages to ensure accuracy and completeness before formal quotation.
• Administer Q‑pen system including software upgrades, training and pricing updates.

Leadership

• Manage division estimating team including recruiting, training, developing, motivating, and mentoring.
• Foster the desired Harris culture and emphasize a strong safety culture at all times.
• Provide growth and development opportunities for the team through training and continuing education.

Organizational Support and Relationship Building

• Collaborate with corporate and project management to determine which types of projects to bid and develop strategies.
• Participate in presentations to corporate management and clients, and may be responsible for closing the “sale.”
• Initiate and lead project turnover process including turnover meeting, job set‑up, and pre‑planning meetings.
• Assist project team as necessary.
• Provide technical assistance in negotiating contracts, change orders, etc. as required.
• Work closely with Superintendents and Foremen; provide job information as necessary.
• Develop customer partnerships to generate long‑term relationships and ongoing opportunities.
• Encourage and build mutual trust, respect, and cooperation with clients.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of Mechanical HVAC and Piping estimating experience.
• 10+ years of knowledge of corporate objectives impacting estimating, estimating strategies and techniques, and construction contracts.
• 10+ years of using Trimble for estimations and take‑offs.
• 5+ years leading, coaching, and mentoring an estimating team.
• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related technical field preferred.

Benefits and Compensation

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Vacation time, sick time, and paid holidays.
• Paid parental leave.
• Short‑Term Incentive Plan.
• Pay Range: $105,507.61 - $158,261.42 (actual salary offer will vary by candidate based on skills, qualifications, experience, and location).

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.