Construction

Executive Human Resource Service•Oklahoma City, OK

16h•Onsite

About The Position

Executive Human Resource Service is seeking an experienced Construction – Estimating Manager for a privately owned construction company, one of the largest domestic Engineering, Construction and General Contractors in the United States. This company provides general contracting, construction management, and design-build services. The Estimating Manager will be 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 requires understanding project plans and specifications, evaluating scopes and constructability, engaging trade partners, identifying value-creation opportunities, and collaborating with operations and field leadership. The Estimating Manager will lead complex estimates for competitive bids and negotiated proposals, applying 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, with opportunities to gain exposure to self-perform operations and field execution. This role is for an estimator ready to have a greater voice in how projects are priced, planned, procured, and built. The company has a strong reputation for delivering complex, high-profile construction projects and has a culture focused on 'Best People + Right Culture,' with over 100 years of growth.

Requirements

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 driver's license.
Ability to travel overnight periodically and work non-traditional hours when project demands require it.
Must be US Citizen or Authorized to Work in the United States.
No Sponsorship Available.

Nice To Haves

5+ years of combined commercial construction and estimating experience.
Bachelor's 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.

Responsibilities

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.
Prepare complex cost estimates for competitive bids and negotiated proposals.
Perform detailed quantity surveys from project plans and maintain estimate documentation.
Review and interpret project drawings and specifications.
Develop material, labor, subcontractor, vendor, and other project cost summaries.
Manage subcontractor and vendor bid solicitation and coordination.
Develop scopes of work and responsibility matrices for all applicable trades.
Coordinate the distribution of plans and specifications to trade partners.
Evaluate subcontractor and vendor proposals for completeness, competitiveness, and scope alignment.
Track value-creation opportunities from initial identification through incorporation into the estimate and project documentation.
Incorporate project schedules, logistics, phasing, and staging requirements into estimates.
Assist with analysis of building components and MEP systems.
Work with operations and field personnel to identify more economical and constructible approaches.
Participate in bid-day summaries and procurement presentations.
Prepare professional, accurate, and comprehensive deliverables for major estimates.
Support opportunities to improve project profitability through sound cost analysis and understanding of applicable fees, insurance structures, and rates.
Provide mentorship and training to other members of the estimating team.
Gain and apply field operational knowledge through project-site support as opportunities arise.