Senior Estimating Manager

SUMMARY:

The Senior Estimating Manager is responsible for leading the overall management of the bid process for a project. This role is responsible for understanding the deliverables, developing a work plan, and identifying resources required, while coordinating with internal teams to ensure compliance with the Request for Proposals (RFP).  

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, architecture or related field or equivalent relevant experience 

• A minimum of seven (7) years’ experience in estimating for commercial construction, minimum of two (2) years managing Estimators

• Experience leading the bidding process for multiple complex projects 

• Experience with a variety of building types 

• Knowledge of principles and practices of engineering and construction management, including safety, quality, constructability and sustainability standards 

• Leadership level communication and organization skills 

TECHNICAL JOB KNOWLEDGE:                                                                                      

• Leads bid assembly on large, complex pursuits 

• Applies deep understanding of complex trades such as division 2, 15 and 16 to the estimating process 

• Maintains trade partner / supplier relationships; leverages trade partner and supplier relationships to inform business decisions  

• Utilizes knowledge of historical data from estimates / bids to use externally and for internal bid reviews  

• Utilizes lessons learned from the trade partner buyout process to improve business practices and minimize risk  

• Leads project meetings and client presentations  

• Provides oversight and guidance to Engineers / Sr Engineers / Estimating Managers (i.e. risk management, value engineering, constructability, general process, scoping and pricing feedback)  

• Conducts performance reviews for junior staff 

CORE COMPETENCIES FOR THE ROLE:

Autonomy + Accountability 

• Decisions are made by oneself with limited guidance from managers that affect immediate role and others 

• Provides guidance and direction to managers and professional staff   

Business Impact 

• Impacts own team, adjacent teams, and teams company-wide 

• Decisions are made without oversight and affect the success of the department / revenue group  

• Influences others internally and externally, including senior leaders 

• Drives major project / department business development initiatives 

Talent Development 

• Leads through managers  

• May manage multiple related teams 

• Sets organizational priorities and allocates resources 

• Is accountable for the performance and results of multiple related teams   

Problem Solving + Resiliency 

• Identifies and solves complex operational and organizational problems leveraging the appropriate resources within or outside of project / department or team 

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 and maintaining strong partnerships through leadership, creative solutions and hard work