The Estimating Manager is responsible for the oversight of the estimating process as well as oversees standardized procedures, methods, and processes for estimating deliverables such as bid packages and budget tracking tools.The Company is an EPC contractor in the utility, energy, and midstream sectors.
The Company is an industry leader in Energy Infrastructure delivering engineering design, consulting services, management and turnkey solutions for clients.
They are headquartered in Denver, CO and have recently adopted hybrid schedule.
This role would be based in San Diego, CA or Anaheim, CA.
Job Responsibilities: Manage and lead a dedicated team of professional estimators including but not limited to:o Work with individual estimators to motivate, train & improve estimating skillsets.o Assign project estimateso Forecast individual workload assignmentso Perform weekly estimating meetingo Provide independent estimate reasonableness / peer reviews.
Manage client relationships and work closely in a professional manner with multiple managers.
Continuously improve estimating processes through analysis of performance metrics and implementation of best practices.
Review monthly billings prior to client submission.
Complete process audits and analysis at specific intervals to ensure alignment with business objectives.
Support and maintain the continuous development and improvement of estimating databases.
Support company internal estimating efforts on EPC programs across the nation, working closely with internal department managers.
Establish and define estimate classifications per AACE standards.
Analyze and define risk mitigation methods and clearly dictate those scopes and processes within Basis of Estimates.
Delineate client requirements for Construction only or Total Installed Cost (TIC) estimates.
Work closely with all stakeholders in development of TIC estimates.Qualifications: Minimum 15 years’ experience in estimating large, complex, utility / industrial programs / projects.
Experienced in promoting, developing, and leading teams of highly skilled and talented individuals.
Experience with OST, Construct Connect, Blue Beam and other detailed takeoff software.
Experience with bottom up estimating software such as HCSS, Timberline, Success Estimator, Aspentech, Hard Dollar, etc.
Experienced in assisting and developing Project/Program level schedules in P6 for review of Critical Path Method a plus.
Ability to clearly communicate verbally and written a must.
Ability to work independentlySKILLSCandidates and incumbents need to have the following skills; Demonstrated ability to identify and creatively resolve problems in a team environment.
Ability to respond in a flexible manner and to reprioritize work as the situation demands.
Must possess excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
Excellent organizational skills and time management skills are necessary.
Ability to present technical information to clients in a clear, concise manner.
Ability to elicit cooperation from internal resources and clients.
Ability to read and interpret communication styles of team members and clients who come from both technical and non-technical disciplines.BEHAVIORS A drive to succeed in a team environment.
A desire to learn and train.LEADERSHIP & ORGANIZATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES Requires ongoing coordination, communication and/or team problem solving between departments or functional areas and clients for work production or service quality.CONTACTS This position requires regular contact with employees in multiple internal departments and regular contact with client employees.