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Job Description: Estimating Manager

Position: Estimating Manager - Location: Billings

Introduction: We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Estimating Manager to join our team. Our client is an industrial construction company. As an Estimating Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day activities of our estimating department. You will play a critical role in implementing technical estimating procedures and standards, managing project estimators, and coordinating bid inputs from other departments. If you have a strong background in estimating and a proven track record in the construction industry, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the day-to-day activities of the estimating department, ensuring efficient and accurate project estimations.
• Implement and maintain technical estimating procedures and standards to ensure consistency and accuracy across all projects.
• Solicit proposals and bids for labor, equipment, and materials from various suppliers, ensuring competitive pricing and quality standards.
• Coordinate bid inputs from other departments, such as engineering, procurement, and project management, to ensure comprehensive and accurate project estimates.
• Review and evaluate the performance of junior and senior estimators, providing guidance, training, and feedback to enhance their skills and productivity.
• Analyze project specifications, blueprints, and other relevant documents to identify project requirements and develop accurate cost estimates.
• Collaborate with project managers and other stakeholders to assess project risks, challenges, and opportunities, and provide valuable insights for informed decision-making.
• Stay updated with industry trends, market fluctuations, and technological advancements to ensure cost-effective and competitive estimating practices.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, civil engineering, or a related field. A master's degree is a plus.
• Proven experience as an Estimating Manager or a similar role in the construction industry.
• Strong knowledge of construction estimating principles, techniques, and software.
• Proficiency in using industry-standard estimating tools and software, such as Bluebeam, Ineight, PlanSwift, or RSMeans.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex project requirements and develop accurate cost estimates.
• Strong leadership and supervisory abilities, with the capacity to manage a team of estimators effectively.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Detail-oriented mindset, with a focus on accuracy and precision in estimating processes.
• Proactive and self-motivated, with the ability to work independently and meet deadlines in a fast-paced construction environment.
• Familiarity with industrial construction projects and knowledge of relevant codes, regulations, and safety standards.

We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages, along with opportunities for professional growth and advancement within our organization.

If you are a highly motivated and results-driven professional with a passion for estimating and a desire to contribute to the success of our industrial construction projects, we would love to hear from you. Apply today and join our dynamic team.