Estimating Manager

Cook & Boardman Group•Alexandria, VA

16h•Onsite

About The Position

The Estimating Department Manager helps decide what projects to bid and assists in following up and closing work. He or she is responsible for hiring, training and supervising other Estimators. Uses computer technology and mathematical skills in the formation of the estimate. Responsible for hiring, training and supervising other estimators.

Requirements

5-7 years of related experience in similar construction or building material industry
Accurate mathematical skills
Must pass pre-employment background check and drug screen
Skilled in blueprint/plan reading
Specification interpretation
Microsoft office complete
Knowledge of door, frame and hardware applications as they relate to UL, fire code, building code, ADA, life safety and other restrictions that relate to the general commercial construction industry
Must have excellent oral communication skills and positive interpersonal skills.
Detail oriented, deadline conscience, goal driven
Ability to handle all types of scopes of projects
Ability to perform each essential duty satisfactorily

Nice To Haves

2 or 4 year degree in Engineering or related area preferred
Experience working in Comsense preferred and Knowledge of industry related software

Responsibilities

Set bid schedule and work week outline for estimating department
Works directly with Contractor and your team during the bid processes
Reviews scope of work with General Contractor pre/post bid and hardware/HMF manufacturer combo packages determine most competitive position
Lead your team in performing cost interpretation based on scope of work
Receives constructing plans, drawings and specifications and reviews for familiarization; checks for completeness; notes bid deadlines and any special requirements
Organizes approach to project by deciding how to separate portions of major projects, identification of typical opening or hardware sets, etc.; notes project construction schedules, if applicable
Interprets construction specifications; where necessary, discusses interpretations with Cook & Boardman salesperson, customers or the architect
Reads building plans and identifies applicable portions with C&B involvement
Summarizes door opening and other applicable portions of plans by type
Reviews actual vs. estimated materials on completion of each closed project
Work to develop customer relationship in pre-bid stages
Responsible for costing all parts and scope of work
All other duties as assigned