Estimating Manager

S&B USA•Glen Burnie, MD

About The Position

S&B USA, headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA, with multiple east coast regional offices is a leading infrastructure solutions company specializing in the development and construction of complex infrastructure projects, particularly through Alternative Delivery Partnerships. S&B USA offers comprehensive services, including project development, general contracting, self-performing construction, financing, and post-construction operations and maintenance. S&B USA is committed to innovation, sustainability, and community engagement, with a portfolio featuring mega projects like the Fargo-Moorhead Stormwater Diversion Channel in North Dakota and the PennDOT Major Bridge P3 Program across Pennsylvania. What we are looking for: We are seeking a strong Senior Estimator with experience in the Heavy Highway / Heavy Civil industry with a focus and project costs, approach to means and methods and innovative ideas for winning bids. This is a great opportunity for a project manager or a project engineer to transition into the estimating or pricing field, empowering them to leverage their past expertise in pursuing high-ranking proposals for the organization. S&B USA Construction is looking for individuals to join our cohesive and experienced estimating team. We strive to be consistent, accurate, and innovative in our approach to winning bids. We provide multiple ways to learn and advance estimating skills and thereby enhance each person’s ability to grow and become more valuable to the construction industry. Important attributes include, good attitude, good work ethic, team player, independent worker, meets deadlines, is trustworthy and acts with humility.

Requirements

4-year Engineering Degree or equivalent
Estimating experience
Technical training and /or related experience
Advanced math and computer skills

Nice To Haves

10 years working in the field of Heavy Highway / Heavy Civil projects
Design Build/ P3 Experience
HCSS Heavy Bid, Microsoft products, Bluebeam, Smart Bid, Teams, Share Point, CADD, Viewpoint Vista & P6
Experience estimating all types of projects/contracts
Experience supervising others

Responsibilities

Thoroughly review and understand the project specifications and drawings.
Exhibit a good understanding of how the owner pays for the Schedule of Values.
Produce accurate take-offs and pricing of Heavy Highway / Heavy Civil components.
Complete cost estimates on project from $10M to $100M price range.
Solicit subcontractors and vendors for quotations.
Prepare/manage Minority Participation matrix.
Analyze self-perform activities versus subcontracted.
Prepare/assist in creating construction schedules.
Prepare/analyze equipment utilization schedule.
Update databases with labor rates, vendor plug values and equipment rates.
Complete cost estimates for assigned scopes of work on larger projects.
Provide mentoring for younger estimators.
Manage small group of assisting estimators.
Exhibit good communication skills with internal staff, subcontractors, vendors, client representation, etc. maintaining ethical standards.
Participate in Joint Venture estimates.
Identify risks and opportunities for projects.
Coordinate quantity and cost comparison with Joint Venture Partners.