About the position...
The Estimating Manager will be responsible for overseeing the Estimating Department to ensure the process of planning and developing of material, labor, and subcontract budgets for large-scale commercial and residential construction projects is seen through from start until completion.
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Responsible for hiring, training, and development for staff in the Estimating Department.
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Monitors all estimating functions, including the contractor and supplier base and processes for pricing, contract negotiations, bidding, bid evaluations, and selection criteria.
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Ensures accurate and reasonable high-level estimates are completed during design development, construction estimates are completed pre-bid, and construction estimates are completed at buy out.
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Secures detailed construction estimates from contractors, approves final estimates, and ensures all contractors and suppliers are notified of bid results.
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Solicit bids and prepare bid packages.
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Prepare quantity take-offs for proposed projects.
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Responsible for initial project preparation.
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Oversee the transfer of quantities and parts to cost accounting system.
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Supervise the printing and distribution of P.O.’s and job schedules.
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Attends weekly Construction department production meetings and reviews weekly performance reports.
What we are looking for from you...
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Minimum of 10 years experience in Construction Estimating.
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Background in high level Residential/Commercial Estimating is highly preferred.
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Working experience with all phases of Site Work, Commercial, and Residential construction.
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Ability to work closely with customers, construction personnel, other departments, contractors, suppliers, and other team members.
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Ability to read and interpret construction plans is required.
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Ability to meet schedules within determined deadlines and hold subordinates accountable.
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Experience with Construction Management, Estimating, and Take-Off software is required (Yardi, Sage, or Smartsheet is preferred).
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Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and mobile devices.
How you and your family can benefit from working with us...
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Employer Paid Insurances - Short Term & Long Term Disability and Life Insurance
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Discounted Health Insurances Available - Medical, Dental, and Vision
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Retirement Plan - 401K with Employer Match & Profit Sharing
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11 PTO days within the first 6 months of employment
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3 days of Wellness Hours - to use towards you and your family's health & wellbeing
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9 Company Paid Holidays!
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Stable, Growing, Successful company with over 45 years of success in the Greater Harrisburg area!