Estimating Manager jobs in South Carolina

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)

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Estimating Manager - Industrial
  • Crowder Constructors Inc
  • Spartanburg, SC FULL_TIME


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    Since 1947, Crowder has built a legacy of success in the construction industry. We work throughout the Southeast on heavy construction infrastructure projects ranging from bridges, dams, water and waste water treatment facilities, power plants and other energy facilities. We are a general contractor who self performs civil, electrical and mechanical trades on both traditional and more complex alternative delivery projects. 

    As a family-owned company, it is the spirit of not only doing the right things, but doing things the right way that is the true legacy of our founders and our people.  Crowder is Building America and Proud of It® as reflected in our Mission Statement: 

    We are dedicated to superior performance and committed to making a positive difference for our clients, for our communities, and in the lives of our employees.  

    If you are looking for a career, not just a job, with a company committed to your future, apply today.

     

    CROWDER IS PROUD TO BE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY (EOE) AFFIRMATIVE ACTION (AA) EMPLOYER
    Qualified Minorities, Females, Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans are encouraged to apply.

    Crowder is a Drug Free Workplace and E-Verify Employer

    REQUIREMENTS:  ALL Applicants must be:

    • 18 years of Age
    • Able to Pass a Drug Test
    • Legally Eligible to Work in the US

      

    Primary function of an Estimating Manager:  Responsible for serving as a main point of contact for new projects requiring pricing, including  oversight of the Estimating Team and managing the standardized procedures for proposal development in an effort to acquire new construction projects.  Estimating manager will work directly with Pre-Construction, as well as Division and Operations managers, to represent Crowder Industrial Construction at the highest level of professionalism.  The position will reside at the Spartanburg, SC office, leading the team’s presence daily at that location.

     

     

    Typical duties include but are not limited to:

    Pre Bid Process

    • Review and understand project bid documents including plans, specifications, all related addenda, and other relative correspondence relating to the assigned estimate.
    • Attend Pre–Bid meetings as required to gather all pertinent information related to projects
    • Visit project sites to ascertain any local and project specific information, competitors, etc. needed to prepare a bid.
    • Evaluate overall project risks and discuss methods of mitigation for incorporation into estimating process.
    • Assist with development of project capture strategy and structure estimating team’s efforts accordingly.
    • Develop DOR’s to ensure a cohesive approach with timely and complete delivery of each proposal.
    • Maintain log of both active and pending estimates for tracking purposes. Present information to various teams/management as required.
    • Solicit participation from all required vendors and subcontractors and follow up to ensure timely delivery of quotes.
    • Perform any necessary quantity surveys and prepare to assemble the estimate for assigned division.
    • Predict and enter the labor, material, subcontract, and construction equipment costs.
    • Prepare for and facilitate all required plan and bid reviews.
    • Take extra measures to ensure quality and accuracy of team’s quantity takeoffs and cost estimates.
    • Sponsor Design-Build estimates based on less than 100 percent documents relying on experience and subcontractor / vendor relationships.
    • Provide complete conceptual (or bid work) and final estimating input on complex projects.
    • Participate in team bid reviews with ability to convey cost estimate, scope, and methodology to management.

    Bid Process

    • Maintain a Vendor / Subcontractor database with the firms that we engage with.
    • React to and coordinate with each estimator and the bid sponsor regarding issues discovered during the bid process.
    • Ensure estimate captures the intent of the work with most accurate representation of costs.
    • Ensure each proposal is complete with all required supporting documentation.
    • Prepare spreadsheets as required to evaluate all vendors and subcontractors.
    • Evaluate and compare subcontractor’s bids to the Crowder self-performance of a portion of the project.
    • Support efforts to obtain Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation in our bids.
    • Obtain prequalification information from subcontractors.
    • Review costs of labor, equipment, and materials for bid submission.
    • Work with other estimators to provide accurate costs.
    • Conduct internal estimate reviews with team, management and corporate as required.
    • Submit final pricing for estimate.

    Post Bid Process

    • On awarded projects,  assemble, provide, and explain all estimate information to the to the assigned operations team during handoff meeting.
    • Be prepared to assist the project teams in a value engineering process.
    • Receive and react to all feedback from management teams relating to estimate errors, vendors, and subcontractors.
    • Assist the project management teams in any major change orders.
    • Archive any information as required to be useful in future estimates.
    • Build and maintain relationships with subcontractors and vendors.
    • Visit ongoing projects and relate that experience to future estimates.
    • Help facilitate follow up to determine owner’s decision regarding proposals and gain feedback on submission.
    • Facilitate all weekly estimating meetings to coordinate efforts with the estimating team.
    • Train other estimators and be prepared to receive training.

     

    Skills, Knowledge, Qualifications & Experience:

    • 4-year engineering degree or equivalent combinations of technical training and/or related experience.
    • 10 years of estimating techniques, cost control, and/or engineering experience in industrial construction.
    • Knowledge of means and methods related to industrial construction.
    • Ability to formulate and calculate mathematical expressions to obtain the desired quantity measurement and cost information.
    • Read and understand engineering drawings, specifications. and bid documents.
    • Computer skills to include Excel, Bluebeam, and Primavera.
    • Good Communication Skills – Verbal and Written
    • People Management Skills
    • Technical Construction Awareness
    • Time Management Skills
    • Need to be flexible as to the time and effort required to get work completed regardless of workload.
    • Job Cost tracking, Bid and Labor analysis
    • Construction Equipment Rates
    • Safety

    Day/Hour Schedule: Monday through Thursday from 7:30AM – 5:30PM. Friday from 7:30AM-11:30AM.

    Benefits:

    At the heart of Crowder’s Mission Statement is the commitment to “make a positive difference in the lives of our employees.” Our comprehensive benefits package is custom-designed to achieve that goal through access to the following benefits:

    • Health Plans, including Medical, Dental and Vision
    • Healthcare Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
    • Wellness Program with Incentives
    • 401k Savings and Profit Sharing Plan with Matching Contributions
    • Life/AD&D Insurance
    • Supplemental Voluntary and Dependent Life Insurance
    • Short and Long Term Disability
    • Hospital Indemnity and Critical Illness
    • Company Paid Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
    • Crowder YOUniversity Career-Based Training
    • Educational Assistance
    • Direct Deposit

    Benefits may vary based on position and length of employment.

     

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Order Generation and Estimating
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  • Charleston, SC FULL_TIME
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Administrative Assistant - Estimating Department
  • Blythe Construction Inc
  • Columbia, SC FULL_TIME
  • Administrative Assistant – Estimating Department General Description. The Estimating Administrative Assistant will provide support primarily to the estimating team and project management team as neede...
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Administrative Assistant - Estimating Department
  • Blythe Construction Inc
  • West Columbia, SC FULL_TIME
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  • United States, SC FULL_TIME
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Estimating Manager
  • Catamount Constructors
  • Atlanta, GA
  • Job Description Job Description Looking for a place to build your career? Catamount is on a mission to be the constructi...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Sales Estimating Manager
  • Crest Coating, Inc
  • Anaheim, CA
  • Job Description Job Description Are you a highly motivated and results-driven leader? Are you skilled at building teams ...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Estimating Manager
  • Southend Exteriors
  • Charlotte, NC
  • Founded in 2003, Professional Builders Supply today operates locations in the Carolinas, selling, installing and distrib...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Construction Estimating Manager
  • Integrated Talent Strategies
  • Toledo, OH
  • Integrated Talent Strategies (ITS) is seeking a Construction Estimating Manager to work in the Toledo area. An ideal can...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Electrical Estimator Manager
  • One Way Wireless Construction
  • Shakopee, MN
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  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Estimating Manager
  • Balfour Beatty US
  • Description-Chief Estimator Become Part of Our Team As an industry leader Balfour Beatty offers employees a comprehensiv...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Estimating Manager - Construction
  • Metro Environmental Services
  • Deer Park, NY
  • Job Description Job Description Trusted since 2002, Metro Environmental Services (MES) is an industry-leading environmen...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Project Estimator/Manager
  • Ryan Carpet
  • Austintown, OH
  • Job Description Job Description We are seeking a Project Estimator/Manager to join our team! You will oversee project pl...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Estimating Manager in Petaluma, CA
However, once you learn good estimating processes and techniques, you will hopefully be able to move more toward the "science" side of estimating and rely less on the "art" side.
January 29, 2020
Estimating Manager in Saint Petersburg, FL
The Chief Estimator will coordinate the activities of the Estimating Team, allocate estimating resources, maintain client relationships, identify new opportunities and develop the expertise of key staff.
January 30, 2020
Estimating Manager in Knoxville, TN
They’ll hold the project manager accountable no matter how many hedges the PM gives.  This is when and why the project manager should use order of magnitude estimation.
December 06, 2019