Estimating Team Leader

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the pre-construction and estimating team.
• Develop and implement departmental strategies, goals, and best practices to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Mentor and support team members in professional development and skill advancement.
• Prepares accurate take-offs for assigned projects on all types of contracts ranging from small to large and quite complex in nature.
• Manages and prepares completed estimates for assigned projects on all types of contracts ranging from small to large and quite complex in nature.
• Gathers, calculates and compiles data for use in the bid proposal estimates for one or more areas.
• Oversees the coordination of sub-trade bids and supplier quotes for labor, material and equipment to meet project specifications and budget requirements.
• Prepares detailed project cost estimates and bids.
• Oversees the review of historical data from purchase orders subcontracts, productivity analysis reports and man hour figures to ensure accuracy in bid process.
• Reviews proposal specifications and drawings to determine scope of work.
• Assists with maximizing profitability with a focus on long term growth without compromising safety or quality by monitoring cash flow, project margins, labor planning and spending while preparing a bid on a project.
• Performs special projects and completes all other duties as assigned or requested for the general support of the field organization.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management or equivalent combination of technical training and related experience.
• Minimum of five years of previous experience in estimating, cost control and/or engineering in a similar construction environment.
• Minimum of two years of previous managerial experience.
• Experienced command of construction cost estimating software and Takeoff Systems.
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of general and subcontract documents, drawings, and specifications, construction means, methods and materials.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and Outlook).

KenMor Electric Company is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.

Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, sex, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation or gender identity.