Estimating Manager

Gilbane Federal•Jacksonville, FL

About The Position

Gilbane is seeking an Estimating Manager to be responsible for all estimating needs across Federal US with a team of Estimators reporting to the role. As a Top-10 ENR Contractor, Gilbane is a family-owned business with 45 offices that has been shaping communities since 1870. Consistently recognized as one of the most reputable construction management firms in the country, Gilbane is committed to delivering projects safely and on-time. We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Requirements

Communicate Effectively ‐ Listen to understand and clearly convey information in all forms based on the audience to ensure shared meaning of the message.
Act Inclusively ‐ Ensure that actions and behaviors are respectful; show empathy and treat others with dignity. Leverage capabilities and insights of individuals with diverse perspectives, abilities, and motivation.
Solve Problems ‐ Identify, prioritize, and implement alternatives for a solution.
Demonstrate Agility/ Adaptability ‐ Maintain effectiveness and adjust to change by exploring the rationale, trying innovative approaches, and collaborating with others to make the change successful. Create an atmosphere of open‐mindedness to change.
Drive for Results ‐ Show passion and commitment while delivering on business outcomes. Create a sense of individual ownership and accountability.
Champion Innovation ‐ Identify opportunities for new and improved ways of doing things that result in value added, unique and differentiated solutions.
Extensive knowledge of Winest, On‐Screen Take‐off, and similar software for take‐offs and estimate pricing for C/S/A systems construction.
Supportive computer skills for varied formats such as basic Windows applications plus pdf’s, TEAMS, Zoom, etc...
Ability to present estimating deliverables to management and explain advantages in utilizing one contractor over another, scope gaps, cost swings, etc.…
Ability to estimate multiple facility types such as hospitals, hangars, office structures, specialized mission structures, base improvements, renovations, and additions.
Ability to maintain healthy working relationships with industry partners (Owners, designers, subcontractors, etc.) for the development of estimating deliverables.
BS or MS degree in Engineering or Construction Management
10-15 years of relevant experience
Hard bid, lump sum experience required.
Or equivalent combination of education and experience

Nice To Haves

Federal government experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead the estimating efforts for lump sum bids.
Read plans and specifications and understand the requirements of the RFP and assign bid packages to estimating staff.
Leads staff to assure accuracy in estimating process, procedures and review requirements are met.
Reviews plans and specifications and coordinates with the team to confirm complete scope.
Coordinate and execute tasks of estimating personnel assigned to a specific trade.
Monitor and follow up on staff’s assigned duties i.e., review Scope Checklists
Write effective RFI’s.
Assist Project Executive in the preparation of general conditions/general requirement pricing. Based on logistics plan and schedule developed by Operations.
Advise designers, in design-build projects, on solution with the lowest initial cost to meet the RFP.
Review and coordinate project-specific insurance requirements.
Reviews coverage of subcontractors and/or suppliers to ensure adequate participation.
Assists in “Good Faith Efforts” as required.
Lead review efforts for subcontractor and supplier bids.
Develops and recommends appropriate risk register values.
Presents lump sum bid to Leadership for review.
Support project buyout after award which includes scopes of work and negotiations.
Trains and develops staff.
Tracks and reports on current material and labor prices, including escalation.
Tracks and reports on current material and equipment to identity long-lead items.