Senior Estimating Manager

DAVIS Construction•Rockville, MD

22h•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Estimating Manager is responsible for leading the overall management of the bid process for a project. This role is responsible for understanding the deliverables, developing a work plan, and identifying resources, while coordinating with internal teams to ensure compliance with the Request for Proposals (RFP).

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, architecture or related field or equivalent relevant experience
A minimum of seven (7) years’ experience in estimating for commercial construction
Minimum of two (2) years managing Estimators
Experience leading the bidding process for multiple complex projects
Experience with a variety of building types
Knowledge of principles and practices of engineering and construction management, including safety, quality, constructability and sustainability standards
Leadership level communication and organization skills

Responsibilities

Leads bid assembly on large, complex pursuits
Applies deep understanding of complex trades such as division 2, 15 and 16 to the estimating process
Maintains trade partner / supplier relationships; leverages trade partner and supplier relationships to inform business decisions
Utilizes knowledge of historical data from estimates / bids to use externally and for internal bid reviews
Utilizes lessons learned from the trade partner buyout process to improve business practices and minimize risk
Leads project meetings and client presentations
Provides oversight and guidance to Engineers / Sr Engineers / Estimating Managers (i.e. risk management, value engineering, constructability, general process, scoping and pricing feedback)
Conducts performance reviews for junior staff