Estimating Manager - Manufacturing

Mortenson•Saint Paul, MN

1d•$149,000 - $223,500

About The Position

Estimating Manager SUMMARY Mortenson’s BLUvera Group is currently seeking an Estimating Manager with the ability to interact with a variety of staff at all levels in an ever-changing environment, remaining flexible, resourceful, proactive and efficient with a high level of professionalism and confidentiality. The Estimating Manager will ensure the preparation of full estimates on a wide scale of project types and complexity levels.

Requirements

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree with a focus in Manufacturing, Engineering or Construction Management
Minimum eight years of proven estimating experience, including working knowledge of estimating techniques, cost control, and material pricing
Experience reading and understanding engineering drawings, contracts, cost coding systems, etc.
Organized and detailed with proven ability to fulfill all responsibilities for multiple, complex projects
Possess basic understanding of construction law and generally accepted business practices
Proven positive and professional attitude, and strong customer service skills
Strong teamwork orientation, initiative, communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills
Applicable mathematical skills
Proficient with building/estimating techniques and software: Building Connected, WinEst, On-Screen Takeoff (OST), Bluebeam/PDF, Google Earth, Revit
Current driver’s license
Must be currently legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status, 0-1, TN, CPT, OPT, etc.). We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Responsibilities

Prepare concept level layouts for BLUvera products to develop baseline scope assumptions and preliminary quantities
Lead the preparation of cost estimates from concept development through the final proposal phase
Coordinate with BLUvera production and operations team members on production schedules, plant requirements and installation schedules
Lead estimate and production reviews with the BLUvera preconstruction and operations teams
Develop estimate and proposal deliverables for external and internal customers
Contribute to updating BLUvera standard product pricing schedules
Contribute to BLUvera product pricing and margin study analysis
Work with project teams to compile historical cost data to do cost benefit analysis of new product opportunities
Track products and projects through the sales cycle.
Develop relationships with suppliers and subcontractors to support BLUvera’s geographical markets
Review and analyze financials from current and previous projects
Cash flow preparation.
Provide continuous process improvement through the product estimating & production cost tracking life cycle
Review project documents for potential conflicts and constructability questions
Collaborate with architects and engineers for clarification or additional information
Create and review internal cost estimates for factory operations
Develop and implement customer-centric cost estimation guidelines and recommendations to support product pricing and value communication
Develop, prepare, and review value analysis estimates for new product development

Benefits

Medical and prescription drug plans that includes no additional cost vision coverage
Dental plan
401k retirement plan with a generous Mortenson match
Paid time off, holidays, and other paid leaves
Employer paid Life, AD&D, and disability insurance
No-Cost mental health tool and concierge with extensive work-life resources
Tuition reimbursement
Adoption Assistance
Gym Membership
Discount Program