Heavy Civil/Marine Estimating Manager
Location: Vallejo, CA Posted: Wednesday, May 8, 2024
Job Summary:The Estimating manager is responsible for all aspects of detailed and conceptual estimates resulting in a complete and accurate proposal or bid. Cost estimating and proposal generation. Oversee the Jr. Estimator.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
• Assist with interviewing and hiring as well as training new staff.
• Oversees the daily workflow of the department.
• Provides constructive and timely performance evaluations.
• Handles discipline and termination of employees in accordance with company policy.
Duties/Responsibilities:
• Identify bid opportunities, visiting project sites, and attending pre-bid meetings.
• Prepare RFP level schedules during proposal bidding phase to pursue new work.
• Review RFPs and prepare the proposal checklists to track proposal tasks, assign tasks and ensure
proposals are submitted as per RFP requirements.
• Work with estimating software, take-off software, and other tools to develop project estimates.
• Research and develop subcontractor & vendor relationships for upcoming projects.
• Develop and maintain subcontractor & vendor databases.
• Contact, receive and evaluate subcontractor and vendor proposals.
• Able to take the initiative to propose new ideas and provide alternative solutions.
• Responsible for proposal submission details such as bid time, location, bid runner, bid form.
• Dedicate time, at the jobsite, to learn new means & methods.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Skills/Abilities:
• Proficiency with all MS Office products
• Ability to interpret plans and specifications
• Multi-task oriented capable of running multiple estimates concurrently
• Possess or ability to obtain a TWIC Card
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
Education and Experience:
• B.S. degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management
• 5-10 years of estimating experience in Marine or Heavy/Civil Construction
• Prefer some experience with Federal Contracting
• Experience with AutoCAD or an equivalent
Working Conditions:
The physical and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Demands:
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to walk, use hands to finger, handle objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop; bending or crouching; talk or hear.
• The employee must be able to lift/carry and/or move up to 25 pounds safely.
• Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Some lifting of files, opening cabinets.
• Bending or standing as necessary.
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Work Environment:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions and other elements prevalent at the time.
This description is not intended to be, nor should it be construed as an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills or working conditions associated with the position. It is intended to accurately reflect the activities and requirements of the position, but duties may be added, deleted, or modified, as necessary. This description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.
Review the Benefits associated with this position: https://www.sealaska.com/careers/benefits/
Salary Range: $150,000.00 - $180,000.00