Estimating Manager

SUMMARY:

The Estimating Manager is responsible for leading the overall management of the bid process for a project. The role is responsible for understanding the deliverables, developing a work plan, and identifying resources required, while coordinating with internal teams to ensure compliance with the Request for Proposals (RFP). 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, architecture or related field, or equivalent relevant experience 

• At least five (5) years’ experience in estimating for commercial construction 

• Experience leading bids and trade coordination 

• Knowledge of principles and practices of engineering and construction management, including safety, quality, constructability and sustainability standards 

• Leadership level communication and organization skills 
   

TECHNICAL JOB KNOWLEDGE:

• Leads bid / GMP assembly with minimal guidance; manages all bid day activities including compiling all deliverables and submitting responses  

• Prepares detailed estimates at all phases of design; proficient in divisions 3 – 16 (including division 2 for Base Building) 

• Manages all bid day activities including compiling all deliverables and submitting responses  

• Leads and coordinates scope writing and qualification development; manages and coordinates divisions 2, 15, 16  

• Leads constructability reviews; leads the development of specific systems analyses and creation of Value Engineering and Alternates lists / logs  

• Assists with strategy development for GMP’s and competitive bids 

• Participates in project meetings and client presentations; attends pre-bid meetings and lead trade partner walk-throughs; leads bid presentations 

• Owns responsibility for overall for trade partners / supplier coverage and effective communication and management; identifies and aligns the most qualified trade partners for the market sector and scope  

• Manages the overall document distribution process (RFI’s, Addenda, etc.)  

• Counsels, educates and coaches staff to help them develop necessary job skills 

• Builds relationships with trade partners / suppliers, clients and design teams 

CORE COMPETENCIES FOR THE ROLE:

• Autonomy + Accountability 

• Decisions are guided by policies, procedures and business plan; receives guidance and oversight from managers 

• Typically does not perform the work supervised  

• Accountable for work of others  

• Business Impact 

• Impacts own team, adjacent teams, and teams company-wide 

• Decisions are made without oversight and affect the success of the department / revenue group  

• Guides, influences and persuades others either internally in other project / departments or externally 

• Contributes to strategic market sector / department business development planning 

• Talent Development 

• May have formal management responsibilities  

• Provides feedback to team members 

• Adapts plans and priorities to meet project / department / company goals 

• Creates opportunities for growth and development of team members  

• Problem Solving + Resiliency 

• Solves complex problems; takes a new perspective using existing solutions  

• Takes a new perspective on existing solutions 

• Exercises judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information  

DAVIS CORE VALUES: 

• TRUST 

• Excellence in Service – Fulfilling our clients’ highest expectations 

• Inclusion – Ensuring a culture of respect and acceptance, where all employees have a sense of purpose and belonging 

• Integrity – Exhibiting honesty and fairness while holding ourselves accountable for our actions 

• Building Relationships – Creating and maintaining strong partnerships through leadership, creative solutions and hard work