Senior Estimation Manager

2 weeks ago


Decatur, Georgia, United States Project Cost Solutions Full time
Job Overview

Salary: Competitive

Summary/Objective

The Chief Estimator is responsible for overseeing and executing all estimating functions for large-scale and intricate projects. This role requires a wealth of experience and a comprehensive understanding of various project types and client needs.

Key Responsibilities

  • Directs a team of estimators skilled in capital cost estimation, providing leadership and expert advice to resolve complex estimating challenges. Collaborates with project and design managers to establish timelines for estimate preparation, review, and submission.
  • Assigns staffing roles as necessary, supervising team activities and offering guidance to enhance performance.
  • Facilitates training and mentorship for team members in the development and refinement of cost estimates, ensuring quality and clarity in their work.
  • Conducts material takeoffs for the most challenging projects, reviewing submissions from others for accuracy and technical soundness. Prepares detailed breakdowns of estimate components for systems and subsystems.
  • Analyzes documents and contract modifications to assess the scope of work and any changes.
  • Compiles and summarizes estimates for tasks and subtasks, determining rates and unit costs while performing necessary calculations using standard factors.
  • Assigns costs for materials, equipment, subsystems, subcontractors, and labor to the estimate takeoff and quantification. Gathers quotes from vendors and suppliers for materials and services.
  • Collects, assesses, and documents historical cost data, construction methods, and productivity metrics to maintain up-to-date estimating standards and databases.
  • Engages in client review and presentation meetings as required.
  • Performs additional responsibilities as needed for this role.

Required Competencies

  1. Leadership Skills
  2. Strategic Planning
  3. Results Orientation
  4. Business Insight
  5. Decision-Making Abilities
  6. Financial Acumen

Supervisory Role

This position entails comprehensive supervisory responsibilities for all estimating operations.

Work Environment

This role is conducted in a professional office setting, utilizing standard office equipment such as computers, telephones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands outlined here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to effectively perform the essential functions of this position. While fulfilling job duties, the employee is regularly required to communicate effectively and may frequently need to stand, walk, use hands for various tasks, and reach with arms.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This role typically requires extended hours and may involve weekend work.

Travel Requirements

Travel is primarily local during business hours, although occasional out-of-area and overnight travel may be necessary.

Education and Experience Requirements

  1. Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
  2. A minimum of 12-15 years of substantial operational experience.

Preferred Qualifications

  1. At least five years in a senior management capacity.

Additional Qualifications

  1. Proficiency in performing complex estimating tasks typical of the engineering and construction sector is essential.
  2. Exceptional communication skills, a thorough understanding of company and project protocols, and familiarity with standard project controls software are required.
  3. Must possess a solid grasp of engineering drawings and specifications.
  4. Demonstrated leadership capabilities and familiarity with industry standards are necessary.
  5. Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with a dynamic leadership team.
  6. Exemplary personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and commitment to the corporate mission.
  7. Adaptable and capable of multitasking; able to navigate an ambiguous, fast-paced environment while driving towards clarity and solutions; proven resourcefulness in prioritizing and investing in people and systems.

Other Responsibilities

Please note that this job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities required for this position. Responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.


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