Estimating Manager

SUMMARY:

The Estimating Manageris responsible forleading the overall management of the bid process for a project. The roleis responsible forunderstanding the deliverables, developing a work plan, andidentifyingresources, while coordinating withinternalteamsto ensure compliance with the Request for Proposals (RFP).

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, architecture or related field,or equivalentrelevantexperience

• At leastfive(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,constructabilityand 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 andsubmittingresponses

• 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 andsubmittingresponses

• 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 

• Assistswith 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 foroverall for trade partners / supplier coverage and effective communication and management;identifiesand aligns the most qualified trade partners for the market sector and scope 

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

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

• Builds relationships with trade partners / suppliers,clientsand design teams

CORE COMPETENCIES FOR THE ROLE:

• Autonomy + Accountability

• Decisions are guided by policies,proceduresand business plan; receives guidance and oversight frommanagers

• Typicallydoes not perform the work supervised 

• Accountable for work of others 

• Business Impact

• Impactsown 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 andmaintainingstrong partnerships through leadership, creativesolutionsand hard work