Do you consider yourself to be a highly technical, strong communicator with the desire to work in a team environment on complex projects? Gilbane is seeking a highly technical and motivated Estimating Manager to join our Texas team and be responsible for estimating needs across the business unit in support of multiple projects.
Who are we?
As a Top-10 ENR Contractor, Gilbane is a family-owned business with 45 offices that has been shaping communities since 1870. Consistently recognized as one of the most reputable construction management firms in the country, Gilbane is committed to delivering projects safely and on-time.
We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
Who are you?
You are someone who acts inclusively, showing empathy and treating others with respect and dignity in order to uphold Gilbane’s core value of Caring and “People First” workplace culture. You seek to listen in order to understand and can convey information clearly. You’re a strong problem solver who can identify, prioritize, and implement alternatives for solutions, and you demonstrate adaptability by collaborating with others and supporting team members to achieve excellence. A self-starter who shows passion, commitment, and ownership all while delivering on business outcomes and driving results. You’re someone who identifies opportunities for new and improved ways of doing things that result in value-add solutions.
Your core values match Gilbane’s: Integrity, Caring, Teamwork, Toughmindedness, Dedication to Excellence, Discipline, Loyalty, and Entrepreneurship.
What’s in it for you?
As an Estimating Manager, you will supervise a team of Estimators in an effort to price and bid multiple projects. Working with the Sr. Estimating Manager, you will work under an experienced professional that will provide you with opportunity to learn the department’s standard operating procedures and build strong relationships with the Preconstruction team. You will have a heavy hand in the coordination and supervision of other Estimators and will price/bid projects that shape your community. Additionally, Gilbane offers employees multi-dimensional training opportunities through several resources. Our award-winning Learning & Development department, Gilbane University, offers a variety of in-person and webinar-based trainings to help you excel in your career.
Responsibilities Leads the estimating process and deliverable for multiple concurrent projects within a Business Unit (BU) or a single large / complex project through the entire design phase of a projectDevelops estimating deliverables for multiple project types (centers of excellence) and delivery methodsPrepares preliminary conceptual cost estimates and budgets on limited information while providing adequate written clarifications of the costing assumptionsCollaborates with other internal disciplines consistently including operations, accounting, VDC, purchasing, and schedulingCoordinates often with the Senior Estimating Manager, preconstruction lead, operations team, and BD staff on all deliverables with projects ranging in size and complexityCoordinates and executes tasks of estimating personnel assigned to a specific estimateCommunicates and coordinates the entire Gilbane estimating process with Client and design teamCollaborates with other vertical departments for complete alignment including Next 150, Gilbane Insurance Group, TPM, FMS and GTGParticipates in the development of the fee pro and proposals, specifically as it relates to preconstruction services and associated costsPrepares costs for each estimating deliverable for the entire package to align with contract requirements and fee enhancement opportunities including staffing, site services, general conditions, subcontractor default insurance, insurance programs, etc.Understands all construction disciplines (civil, structural, architectural, mechanical, and electrical) to prepare reliable, cost certain estimating deliverablesLeads staff to ensure accuracy in estimating process, procedures, and review requirementsReviews and understands all project plans, requirements, and specificationsCoordinates and supervises a team of estimators to develop large, multi-disciplinary estimatesLeads the Value Management process to reduce price and increase valueServes as a Gilbane brand ambassador with Owners, design teams, and industry partners (for example ACE mentor programs)Trains direct reports on processes, procedures, and completion of daily tasks Manages workload and performance of direct reports, ensuring alignment with overall company standardsFosters a positive and inclusive work environment to motivate and engage team membersAids in communicating company and department strategy to direct reportsMay be required to assist with tasks typically assigned to more junior positions QualificationsEXPERIENCE/EDUCATION
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management8-15+ years of relevant experience Or equivalent combination of education and experienceKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
Ability to lead multiple estimates concurrently or large / complex estimatesExtensive knowledge of On-Screen Take-off, Destini, and Site work software tools for take-offsStrong collaboration skills to reconcile estimating assumptions with designers and OwnersAbility to leads the estimating process and deliverable for projects throughout the design phaseAbility to presents estimating deliverables (internally and externally) and participates in interviews during the pursuit phaseAbility to conceptually estimate projects with limited informationAbility to estimate multiple facility types such as residential high rise, healthcare, interiors, and institutionalAbility to estimate within multiple delivery methodsAbility to maintain healthy working relationships with industry partners (Owners, designers, subcontractors, etc.) for the development of estimating deliverablesResearches and maintains market trends (material, equipment, lead times) relating to estimating effortsSalary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.
Gilbane offers an excellent total compensation package which includes competitive health and welfare benefits and a generous profit-sharing/401k plan. We invest in our employees’ education and have built Gilbane University into a top training organization in the construction industry. Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test.
Gilbane is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or disability status.
Note to Recruiters, Placement Agencies, and Similar Organizations: Gilbane does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Please do not forward unsolicited agency resumes to our jobs alias, website, or to any Gilbane employee. Gilbane will not pay fees to any third party agency or firm and will not be responsible for any agency fees associated with unsolicited resumes. Unsolicited resumes received will be considered property of Gilbane and will be processed accordingly.
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