Estimating Manager

Job

Estimator Manager oversees the estimating team that is responsible for all non-transactional RFQs. They review construction drawings, technical documents and other associated documentation to complete take-offs, pricing, and ultimately, a quote through partnering with other key Oldcastle Infrastructure functional teams such as sales, strategic account managers, production, engineering, transportation, and others in a timely manner.

• Coach and develop the estimators through regular feedback, reviews, and collaboration.
• Collaborate with other functional leads to ensure that estimators and their activities are aligning to business goals and vision.
• Work with estimators to complete take-offs and quotes for all RFQ's brought in by the outside sales team.
• Work with the sales team on proposal strategy, basis-of-design changes, or value engineering options.
• Manage relationships with multiple vendors to prepare cost analysis for quotes. Ensure that pricing on needed items is accurate by reviewing vendor quotes and understanding project specifications.
• Coordinate and lead multiple project bids that range in size and complexity simultaneously with Outside Sales Representatives.
• Review and analyze drawings, specifications, proposals, and other documentation to prepare cost and labor estimates for products, projects, or services.
• Utilize market-based price list provided by sales manager where applicable.
• Assist in development of department improvement initiatives such as collecting historical data, creating estimating tools, developing templates, driving market pricing, and organizing ERP.
• Work with outside sales to ensure all Oldcastle Infrastructure products are being considered – "Own the Jobsite" mentality.
• Assist with any applicable Change Orders and RFIs in a timely manner, whether owner/client/architect requested or generated by Oldcastle.

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, or Construction Technology preferred but not required or 5+ years of recent construction and/or bidding experience.
• Loves to collaborate, people-oriented and team-oriented.
• Working knowledge of how to read and interpret schematics, engineering drawings, and specifications.
• Data-oriented with intermediate to advanced Excel skills.
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook).
• Contracts negotiation knowledge.

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion.

CRH is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

AI tools may be used in certain stages of the employment lifecycle, such as candidate review; however, all final employment decisions will be made by a person.