Estimating Manager manages the estimating function and develops standards, procedures, tools, and methodologies to produce cost estimates for technical projects based on work scope, specifications, and proposal or contract requirements. Establishes processes to perform analysis of project requirements, plans, and specifications to identify labor, material, equipment, and service requirements. Being an Estimating Manager incorporates benchmark data, trends, and historical pricing to generate detailed cost estimates that consist of itemized lists of expenses, labor hours, material quantities, and potential cost variations. Implements a workflow and system for scheduling and processing estimate requests and communicating with stakeholders. Additionally, Estimating Manager depending on the complexity and type of project, may use different estimating methods, mathematical models, or specialized estimating software tools to generate estimates. Typically requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a director. The Estimating Manager manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. To be an Estimating Manager typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1-3 years supervisory experience may be required. Extensive knowledge of the function and department processes. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Job Responsibilities:
1. Review customer RFQ specifications and understand what is required for quotations.
2. Assign RFQ’s to one of the estimators or handle yourself based on workload and capacity
3. Review estimators’ proposals for errors, updates to labor and lead time based on shop capacity
4. Provide guidance to estimating team and help resolve team issues
5. Review each RFQ in detail to determine the following:
· Customer equipment need by date in the field
· RFQ submission deadline
· Complete conditions of service depending on type of equipment
· Is RFQ is similar to any past projects or a duplicate build
· Customer Specifications
· Cost saving strategies
6. Work with designers and engineers on creating cost competitive designs any RFQ’s that require drawing submittals.
7. Work up pump and piping sizing’s based on conditions of service
8. Create detailed bid sheets and formal quotations for Oil and Gas production equipment.
9. Collect pricing from 3 vendors for all material vendors and subcontractors.
10. Review any specific RFQ submittal requirements for completion such as health and safety questionnaires, facility capabilities, QC questionaries, project schedules, etc. Consult with President on any information requests.
11. Check all work for compliance with current GPF estimating SOP.
12. If RFQ is a duplicate ensure past jobs sale price, CM, change orders and actual labor hours are represented in the excel cost sheet for comparison on new bid.
13. Ensure there is adequate fabrication time for the project based on all long lead items.
14. Request final review/sign off from President after all work is completed.
15. Schedule bid review with Director Project Management before submitting to outside sales and/or customer.
16. Send detailed notes out to designers, Engineers and project Managers after award detailing, scope, long lead items, customer specifications and delivery requirements.
17. Store digital records of all quotes, RFQ’s and customer specifications per current GPF standards.
18. Work with engineering, drafting and project management to design efficient and competitive packages after project award to meet project scope requirements.
19. Relay pertinent information to purchasing in order to beat or meet project budget requirements.
20. Willingness to be flexible with job duties. Come in early and/or stay late as workload dictates.
Reporting Requirements:
1. Inform Account Manager, Director of Project Management and President when bid due date a cannot be met. Provide a minimum of 3 working days’ notice.
2. Inform Director of Project Management and President when vendor pricing availability is inadequate. Provide a minimum of 4 working days’ notice.
Inform President and Director of Project Management when there are mistakes uncovered on a bid or project resulting in loss of contribution margin. Provide root cause of issue, items in SOP’s not being adhered to or suggested changes in SOP’s to alleviate any problems in the future.
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Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $90,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year
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Work Location: In person
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