Construction Estimating Manager Oklahoma

BENEFITS:
Full Benefits

QUALIFICATIONS:
Although Individual are encouraged to apply the Ideal candidate with the following experience will only be considered.

Must be US Citizen or Authorized to Work in the United States
No Sponsorship Available

Requirements for Construction - Estimating Manager - Oklahoma City OK

• 3 years of professional construction estimating experience.

• Commercial construction estimating experience.

• Demonstrated experience developing estimates for competitive bids and/or negotiated proposals.

• Strong understanding of construction drawings specifications scopes of work and trade requirements.

• Experience performing detailed quantity takeoffs and quantity surveys.

• Experience soliciting evaluating and coordinating subcontractor and vendor pricing.

• Demonstrated ability to develop and manage scopes of work across multiple construction trades.

• Understanding of construction means methods sequencing logistics and field operations.

• Strong Excel and Microsoft Office proficiency.

• Experience utilizing construction estimating software and related construction technology.

• Ability to develop General Requirements estimates.

• Valid and unrestricted drivers license.

• Ability to travel overnight periodically and work non-traditional hours when project demands require it.

Preferred:

• 5 years of combined commercial construction and estimating experience.

• Bachelors degree in Construction Management Engineering Architecture or a related field.

• Experience with self-perform estimating and labor productivity.

• Experience with Lean construction principles and processes.

• Experience with MEP systems and building component analysis.

• Familiarity with Lens Revit ASE or comparable construction technology.

• Experience supporting major commercial complex or technically sophisticated construction projects.

• Equivalent combinations of relevant education and directly related construction experience may be considered.

SKILLS:
Skills and Abilities Required for Construction - Estimating Manager - Oklahoma City OK

The ideal candidate will bring a combination of technical estimating expertise commercial construction knowledge business judgment and relationship-building ability.

Estimating & Preconstruction

• Advanced ability to interpret construction drawings and specifications.

• Strong quantity takeoff and cost-estimating capabilities.

• Ability to develop complete and accurate estimates from conceptual through detailed design stages.

• Ability to analyze subcontractor and vendor proposals and identify scope gaps exclusions and pricing opportunities.

• Ability to develop trade scopes responsibility matrices and bid packages.

• Ability to maintain a clear and defensible audit trail from estimate development through project award.

• Understanding of general conditions general requirements fees insurance structures and project-related costs.

• Ability to identify value-engineering and cost-reduction opportunities without compromising project objectives.

Construction & Operational Knowledge

• Strong understanding of commercial construction means and methods.

• Knowledge of construction sequencing scheduling logistics staging and phasing.

• Understanding of trade-specific scopes and labor productivity.

• Ability to evaluate building components and MEP systems.

• Ability to connect estimating decisions with real-world field execution.

• Appreciation for Lean construction principles and continuous improvement.

Technology

• Strong Microsoft Excel skills.

• Proficiency with construction estimating software.

• Ability to learn and effectively utilize company-specific estimating systems and technology.

• Familiarity with Revit Lens ASE or comparable construction technology is advantageous.

Leadership & Collaboration

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to effectively present estimates recommendations and project strategies.

• Ability to build productive relationships with subcontractors vendors clients project managers superintendents and field personnel.

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple estimates deadlines and priorities.

• Demonstrated attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.

• Ability to make sound recommendations and exercise judgment within established processes.

• Willingness and ability to mentor and develop less-experienced estimating professionals.

• Collaborative solutions-oriented approach to problem solving.

CAREER OPPORTUNITY:
Executive Human Resource Service is a provider of human resource solutions for organizations of all sizes. We specialize in providing customized services to help businesses effectively manage their workforce development goals.

We are privileged to present an exciting opportunity with a privately owned construction company that is one of the largest domestic Engineering Construction and General Contractor in the United States. The company provides general contracting construction management and design-build services.

We are conducting a search for an experienced Construction Estimating Manager to join a highly respected commercial general contractor with a strong reputation for delivering complex high-profile construction projects throughout the region.

This is an outstanding opportunity for a seasoned construction leader who thrives on managing challenging projects while developing high-performing teams and building long-term client relationships.

The Estimating Manager is a key member of the preconstruction and project development team responsible for developing accurate competitive and comprehensive estimates for major commercial construction projects. This role goes beyond quantity takeoffs and pricingit requires the ability to understand project plans and specifications evaluate scopes and constructability engage trade partners identify value-creation opportunities and collaborate with operations and field leadership to develop the most effective approach to delivering a project.

The Estimating Manager will lead complex estimates for competitive bids and negotiated proposals while applying sound construction knowledge market intelligence and estimating best practices to improve project value and profitability. The individual will work closely with project teams subcontractors vendors clients and field personnel and will have the opportunity to gain additional exposure to self-perform operations and field execution.

This is an opportunity for an experienced estimator who wants to have a greater voice in how projects are priced planned procured and ultimately built.

Why this is a great opportunity
Best People Right Culture. These are the driving forces behind this companys hiring inspired people giving them interesting and challenging work enabling them with innovative tools and letting them share in the companys rewards weve found a sustainable way to grow in our industry for the last 100 years.

The companys diverse teams around the country strive to enrich lives through inspired people and places everyday and we need inspired people like you to join us in our pursuit of building perfection.

Career Opportunity for Construction - Estimating Manager - Oklahoma City OK
This position offers an opportunity to join a collaborative construction organization where estimating is an integral part of the companys overall project strategy not simply a pricing function.

The Estimating Manager will have meaningful involvement throughout the preconstruction process including developing project scopes coordinating subcontractor and vendor pricing analyzing construction logistics and sequencing evaluating building systems and identifying alternative approaches that can improve cost schedule constructability and project outcomes.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to:

• Lead complex estimates for competitive bids and negotiated construction proposals.

• Influence project strategy through cost analysis constructability reviews and value-creation opportunities.

• Partner directly with operations and field leadership to develop economical and practical construction approaches.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with subcontractors vendors project teams and clients.

• Expand knowledge of self-perform estimating labor productivity and field operations.

• Participate in procurement presentations bid-day activities and major project pursuits.

• Develop and mentor other estimating professionals.

• Gain broader exposure to preconstruction operations project logistics and project execution.

• Progress toward Estimating Manager 2 and expanded estimating leadership responsibilities.

The Estimating Manager will be responsible for:

• Preparing complex cost estimates for competitive bids and negotiated proposals.

• Performing detailed quantity surveys from project plans and maintaining estimate documentation.

• Reviewing and interpreting project drawings and specifications.

• Developing material labor subcontractor vendor and other project cost summaries.

• Managing subcontractor and vendor bid solicitation and coordination.

• Developing scopes of work and responsibility matrices for all applicable trades.

• Coordinating the distribution of plans and specifications to trade partners.

• Evaluating subcontractor and vendor proposals for completeness competitiveness and scope alignment.

• Tracking value-creation opportunities from initial identification through incorporation into the estimate and project documentation.

• Incorporating project schedules logistics phasing and staging requirements into estimates.

• Assisting with analysis of building components and MEP systems.

• Working with operations and field personnel to identify more economical and constructible approaches.

• Participating in bid-day summaries and procurement presentations.

• Preparing professional accurate and comprehensive deliverables for major estimates.

• Supporting opportunities to improve project profitability through sound cost analysis and understanding of applicable fees insurance structures and rates.

• Providing mentorship and training to other members of the estimating team.

• Gaining and applying field operational knowledge through project-site support as opportunities arise.

What Will Make You Successful in This Role
The strongest candidate will be more than someone who can build an estimate. This opportunity calls for a construction professional who understands how estimating decisions affect the entire project lifecycle.

The ideal individual is someone who can look at a set of drawings and specifications and ask: How can we build this project more effectively economically and successfully

You should be comfortable engaging subcontractors and vendors challenging assumptions identifying scope gaps partnering with operations and translating detailed estimating information into sound business and construction decisions.

As the successful Estimating Manager you will have the ability to combine estimating discipline with field awareness commercial judgment relationship management and a genuine understanding of how projects are built.

This role is particularly well suited for an estimator who is ready to move beyond producing estimates and wants to become a strategic partner in winning and successfully delivering complex construction projects.

Thank you for taking the time to share this information with your business colleagues. Any inquiries will be held in the strictest confidence. I look forward to hearing from you soon.

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