Estimating Manager - Senior

Co 8 - Harris Rochester 1400 7th Street NW Rochester, MN 55901 USA

As Senior Estimating Manager, you will plan, coordinate, and supervise the company estimating program providing technical and administrative direction to ensure corporate objectives are met. This position is responsible for the continuous development and improvement of the estimating department including but not limited to the protocols, policies, procedures, metrics, historical cost databases and cost models. You will also be responsible for creating and implementing overall strategy of the department.

• Establish standardized procedures, methods, and processes for estimating and will oversee analyses of past performance on projects and establish estimating standards for all future estimates, as well as assist in the oversight of the historical cost database and bid management and estimating software
• Actively participate in various corporate strategic initiatives as assigned
• Coordinate and lead pre-bid strategy meetings
• Establish protocols, policies, procedures and develop key performance indicators – follows up to ensure execution
• Source and analyze competitive bid opportunities in the region
• Oversee and/or perform estimation process, ensuring team coordinates with suppliers, vendors and subcontractors to estimate projects
• Oversee and/or prepare estimates utilizing estimating software
• Oversee and/or attend pre-bid, page turn, project turnover and preplanning meetings as required
• Oversee and/or assist/prepare scope/proposal letter
• Review all final estimate packages to insure accuracy and completeness, prior to formal quotation
• Administer Q-pen system including software upgrades, training and pricing updates

• Manage division estimating team including recruiting, training, developing, motivating, and mentoring
• Foster the desired Harris culture
• Emphasize a strong safety culture at all times
• Provide growth and development opportunities for the team through training and continuing education

• Collaborate with corporate and project management to determine what types of projects to bid, strategies, techniques, etc.
• Participate in presentations to corporate management and clients. May be responsible for closing the “sale.”
• Initiate and lead project turnover process including turnover meeting, job set-up and pre-planning meetings. Assist project team as necessary
• Provide technical assistance in negotiating contracts, change orders, etc. as required
• Work closely with Superintendents and Foremen; provide job information as necessary
• Develop customer partnerships to generate long term relationships and ongoing opportunities
• Encourage and build mutual trust, respect, and cooperation with clients

• 10+ years of Mechanical HVAC and Piping estimating experience
• 10+ years of knowledge of corporate objectives impacting estimating, estimating strategies and techniques, and construction contracts
• 10+ years of using Trimble for estimations and take-offs
• 5+ years in leading, coaching, and mentoring an estimating team
• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related technical field preferred

As one of the country's leading mechanical contractors, Harris offers the stability, resources, and opportunities of a national company along with the team culture, creative spirit, and customer loyalty of a local business. If you thrive on variety and enjoy new challenges, we want to meet you. From stadiums to manufacturing facilities, power plants to hospitals, and concert halls to classrooms, we handle projects of all sizes and complexity across multiple regional locations throughout the country.

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401K with company match
• Vacation time, sick time, and paid holidays

The actual salary offer will vary by candidate based on a wide range of factors such as specific skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

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