National Regional Estimating Manager

Taylor Morrison

12d

About The Position

The Estimating Manager is responsible to provide direct oversight to a team of estimating staff and processes in order to provide accurate takeoffs for all construction building plans. Performs duties under general direction and provides leadership to others engaged in the analysis of blueprints, specifications, proposals, and other documentation. The Estimating Manager prepares time, cost and labor estimates applying knowledge of specialized methodologies, techniques, principles or processes. Computes cost factors and prepares estimates used for management purposes, such as planning, organizing, and scheduling work, preparing bids, selecting vendors or subcontractors, and determining cost effectiveness. Consults with clients, vendors, or other individuals to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues. Is an expert level resource on the estimating team providing guidance to a team of Estimators. Leads projects and supervises the work of others. This role is open to candidates residing in the following states: Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Nevada, North Carolina, Oregon, South Carolina, Texas, Washington

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
3+ years’ experience estimating in new home construction operations
7+ years estimating in new home construction, including some experience in On Screen Takeoff Software, AutoCAD, Timberline
Microsoft Outlook, and Excel is preferred
Project management skills
Must be able to plan and organize workload appropriately to meet deadlines
Strong customer focus and service skills
Strong project management capabilities and process focus
Understanding of estimating process, pricing, building cost and takeoff procedures.
Effective communication skills
Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced, changing environment
Detail oriented with problem-solving abilities
Strong computer skills
Successful job applicants will be able to perform these functions.
Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Report to Division/Corporate Office/Community daily and adhere to schedule
Ability to oversee direct reports daily and provide guidance as needed
Ability to access, input, and retrieve information from a computer and/or electronic device
Ability to have face to face conversations with customers, co-workers and higher level manager
Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time and move around work environment as needed
Ability to operate a motor vehicle
Comply with company policies and procedure
Must be able to able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time
The ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds

Nice To Haves

Prior supervisory experience is preferred

Responsibilities

Leads the estimating team
Leads the production and maintenance of accurate materials takeoffs for all plans built
Assist in the analysis of new plans to identify potential issues and/or cost saving opportunities
Maintain standards of material usage
Conduct prototype walks on all frames of new plans built. Report any corrections to purchasing through takeoff revision process
Foster and Develop relationships with Construction Managers, Architectural Team, Lumber Suppliers and Engineers; address needs as they develop and encourage collaboration to find most time and cost efficient methods and material usage
Conduct field inspections on a regular basis (at least twice monthly) to ensure accuracy materials
Ensure builders utilize takeoff revision process; validation of any request for change prior to implementation
Research actual job cost overages or extra purchase orders as needed
Provide support to builders in field through field inspections and takeoff research
Research new products and assist Purchasing Manager in determining products to be used; research products as needed and prepare cost comparisons of proposed products
IT: Interface with IT department on special projects relating to bidding and cost maintenance projects such as uploading program for NEWSTAR. Software Conversion such as Timberline, OST, etc
IT: Develop and Maintain Databases for estimating software
Architectural Services: Identify and communicate any issues with plans and layouts to Purchasing leadership and/or Architectural Services Manager
Work closely with Starts Department to ensure floor plans incorporating any recent plan changes or buyer specific custom plans are sent to City and Field Operations
Supervises assigned staff. Delegates work assignments. Approves employee work schedules, time off and payroll
Provides training, direction, guidance and coaching. Responsible for performance management, discipline and in partnership with others, hiring and firing decisions. Ensures adequate levels of job performance and compliance with established policies and procedures
Work as liaison with framing engineers and truss companies to maintain structural and cost effective designs as well as resolve any critical issues of plans
Provide relief support to the team as needed, performing the duties of an estimator
Write trade specific standards to articulate the estimating methodology used
Interviewing, selecting, and training employees
Setting rates of pay and hours of work
Appraising productivity
handling employee grievances or complaints, or disciplining employees
Determining work techniques
Planning the work
Apportioning work among employees
Determining the types of equipment to be used in performing work, or materials needed
Planning budgets for work
Monitoring work for legal or regulatory compliance
Providing for safety and security of the workplace