Requisition Electrical Estimating Manager- Data Center

Estimating Manager

Do you consider yourself to be a highly technical, strong communicator with the desire to work in a team environment on complex projects? Gilbane is seeking an Estimating Manager to be responsible for all estimating needs across multiple projects or a single large complex project.

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. You will have the opportunity to build schools, labs, hospitals, corporate offices, sports arenas and more!

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.

You are a coach/leader who leads with an inclusive and empathetic mindset. You provide feedback and guidance to help others excel in their current or future roles. You determine priorities, delegate work, and effectively communicate progress. You establish measures to assess the impact, quality, and timeliness of results while praising successes and sharing lessons learned. You build high performing teams by attracting, engaging, developing, and retaining talented individuals through motivation and discipline to maximize impact on the organization and the individual.

You leverage business insights by understanding industry trends, local market/economic conditions, and Gilbane's business model to make critical decisions and create competitive advantage. You deploy a strategic mindset when considering solutions to long-term opportunities and risks that may develop in the future.

Your core values match Gilbane's:
Integrity, Caring, Teamwork, Tough mindedness, Dedication to Excellence, Discipline, Loyalty, and Entrepreneurship.

Gilbane offers employees multi-dimensional training opportunities through a number of resources. While managing your responsibilities to projects, you will be able to enroll in trainings through our award-winning Gilbane University to build leadership and technical skills. In addition, you would work with an experienced team which provides you with the opportunity to learn new industry skills every day. You will protect and promote the interests of both Gilbane and the client in all matters as well as demonstrating the personal characteristics of a developing leader.

Leads the estimating process and deliverable for multiple concurrent projects within a Business Unit (BU) or a single large / complex project through the entire design phase of a project

Develops estimating deliverables for multiple project types (centers of excellence) and delivery methods

Prepares preliminary conceptual cost estimates and budgets on limited information while providing adequate written clarifications of the costing assumptions

Collaborates with other internal disciplines consistently including operations, accounting, VDC, purchasing, and scheduling

Coordinates often with the Senior Estimating Manager, preconstruction lead, operations team, and BD staff on all deliverables with projects ranging in size and complexity

Coordinates and executes tasks of estimating personnel assigned to a specific estimate

Communicates and coordinates the entire Gilbane estimating process with Client and design team

Collaborates with other vertical departments for complete alignment including Next 150, Gilbane Insurance Group, TPM, FMS and GTG

Participates in the development of the fee pro and proposals, specifically as it relates to preconstruction services and associated costs

Prepares costs for each estimating deliverable for the entire package to align with contract requirements and fee enhancement opportunities including staffing, site services, general conditions, subcontractor default insurance, insurance programs, etc.

Understands all construction disciplines (civil, structural, architectural, mechanical, and electrical) to prepare reliable, cost certain estimating deliverables

Leads staff to ensure accuracy in estimating process, procedures, and review requirements

Reviews and understands all project plans, requirements, and specifications

Coordinates and supervises a team of estimators to develop large, multi-disciplinary estimates

Leads the Value Management process to reduce price and increase value

Serves as a Gilbane brand ambassador with Owners, design teams, and industry partners (for example ACE mentor programs)

Trains direct reports on processes, procedures, and completion of daily tasks

Manages workload and performance of direct reports, ensuring alignment with overall company standards

Fosters a positive and inclusive work environment to motivate and engage team members

Aids in communicating company and department strategy to direct…