Manager, Construction Management, Cost Estimating

In addition to the responsibilities listed below, this position is responsible for planning for the effective development and implementation of a full range of professional estimating/cost engineering and project control duties of diverse and complex scope; defining issues and creating solutions for the development and preparation of conceptual construction cost and budget estimates for all phases of construction; and providing professional guidance, innovative concepts, and support to Facilities Design and Construction project team members to determine the preliminary cost and feasibility of complex maintenance and renovation projects;

driving the development and implementation of standard estimating means and methods through the Desktop Estimating Procedures, Estimating Template, CSI units listing and definitions; leverages advanced knowledge to develop conceptual construction cost and budget estimates for all phases of construction (i.e., development and analysis of unit hour/pricing data, estimating material cost, man-hours and revisions to existing buildings mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems);

and planning for the performance of pricing structure development and application to takeoffs, derived quantities, quantity assumption, and cost allowances within a discipline or other specialty.

• Provides developmental opportunities for others; builds collaborative, cross-functional relationships. Solicits and acts on performance feedback; works closely with employees to set goals and provide open feedback and coaching to drive performance improvement. Pursues professional growth; develops and provides training and development to talent for growth opportunities; supports execution of performance management guidelines and expectations. Leads, adapts, implements, and stays up to date with organizational change, challenges, feedback, best practices, processes, and industry trends.
  
  Fosters open dialogue amongst team members, engages, motivates, and promotes collaboration within and across teams. Delegates tasks and decisions as appropriate; provides appropriate support, guidance, and scope; encourages development and consideration of options in decision making.
• Manages designated work unit or team by translating business plans into tactical action items; oversees the completion of work assignments and identifies opportunities for improvement; ensures all policies and procedures are followed. Aligns team efforts; builds accountability for and measuring progress in achieving results; determines and ensures processes and methodologies are implemented; resolves escalated issues as appropriate; sets standards and measures progress.
  
  Fosters the development of work plans to meet business priorities and deadlines; obtains and distributes resources. Removes obstacles that impact performance; identifies and addresses improvement opportunities; guides performance and develops contingency plans accordingly; influences teams to execute in alignment with operational objectives.
• Manages staff supporting construction operations by: driving the application of strategies and concepts to provide strategic guidance, coordination, and management of the support team; using judgment and discretion to define issues and develop solutions to resolve complex problems; maintaining contact with capital project teams; and representing the department subject matter expert to senior management in National Facilities Services (NFS) and KP.
• Manages staff supporting construction deliverables by: managing and coordinating staffing of various deliverables with responsibility and accountability for teams deliverables; implementing planning and execution of the training criteria, training tools, development,…