Manager, Estimating

Tennyson Electric Inc•Livermore, CA

3d•$125,000 - $145,000•Onsite

About The Position

The position above is tasked with overseeing the Estimating Department. The person in this position should plan on creating, modifying, implementing, and executing best practices which align with industry standards and Tennyson’s playbook, core values and keys to success. The Estimating Manager will play a critical role of supporting and advancing Tennyson’s culture as described in our playbook, with a key focus on accountability, performance and customer service. The Estimating Manager should anticipate their role in handling the daily responsibilities below.

Requirements

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
Working knowledge and comprehension of plans and specifications
Excellent leadership skills
Patient and willing to train/teach
Knowledge of various pricing models
Knowledge of construction practices, specific to the Tennyson’s scopes of work.
Bachelor’s degree or higher in a construction related discipline
Minimum 5 years’ experience as an Estimator, performing responsibilities equivalent to those listed above
Working knowledge and comprehension of construction management
Effective negotiation skills

Responsibilities

Coordinate and interface with owners, project managers and other project team members to resolve any technical matters during planning and development, negotiation and contract execution
Ensures that we have the proper coverage from subcontractors on bid day.
Review Estimators Budgets and put together the final bid.
Analyze and build estimate data that impact the cost of labor, materials, equipment, location, and other factors to ensure a quality and timely estimate.
Analyze alternative means and construction methods to increase competitiveness of a bid.
Utilize existing cost history as a check basis.
Apply mathematical calculations to ensure estimated costs are accurate.
Analyze risks and communicate strategies to mitigate future construction obstacles.
Communicate estimate bid information to field operations at pre-construction meetings to ensure understanding of project scope.
Complete a bid start to finish with zero oversight
Understand/comprehend full scope for all trades
Be able to negotiate with clients
Train/review/mentor staff beneath them
Foresee problems and provide solutions for work
Lead, manage, and hold accountable the estimating team to company standards, deadlines, and performance expectations.
Establish bid review processes and lead estimate review meetings before submission.
Engage at high level with operations into details of project and implications of operational decisions on budget.