Client needs someone with management of estimating and steel or similar.
Search For: Estimating, Steel, Manager.

Relocation               Yes – but prefer local
Location                  Detroit MI Area

Manufacturer of heavy industrial equipment and products for coal fired power, mining, steel, and cement industries.

ESTIMATING MANAGER
Reports to:  Corporate Vice President

Summary:
Manages the core estimating department.  Ensures bids are accurate and pricing documents are completed correctly.  Plan, direct and coordinate the activities of the Estimators; Evaluate information and analyze problems logically, to develop solutions.  Works with numbers accurately to reviews budgets, materials and time schedules.  Make decisions based on experience and judgments.

Responsibilities:
Manages day-to-day operations of the cost estimating group; including, but not limited to:
-Timely and accurate performance of cost estimators.
-Plan for resources needed to complete estimating duties.
-Train estimators; participate in performance reviews and assist in their career development.
-Conduct pre-estimate meetings with project managers and business line management, to plan bib strategies.
-Manage and prepare detailed estimates in accordance with the scope of work; analyze quantity take-off, determine manpower, equipment requirements, material items and subcontractors.
-Assist in obtaining quotes from material suppliers, equipment vendors and subcontractors.
-Prepare revisions to cost estimates.
-Support engineering and projects for cost effectiveness and value engineering studies.

Qualifications:
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Proven history of managing an estimating team.
Experience in domestic and international power generation projects, exchange rates, productivity etc.
Ability to perform conceptual estimates when information is incomplete.
Experience providing technical guidance.
Must be able to review RFP’s and contracts; understand the cost implications of contract terms.
Experienced in estimating and material take-offs.
Anticipates and interprets customer needs to identify solutions.
Resolve operational, customer, employee or technical problems that impact the effectiveness of the estimating department.
Proven experience with the development of plans and coordinating resources to meet operational objectives.
Manages the performance of employees through goal setting, ongoing assessment and coaching.

Qualifications:  10+ years experience as Estimating Mgr.

Benefits:  Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
Vacation, Personal Days, Holidays and Bonus

Requirements:
1.  10 + years of experience as an Estimating Manager.
2.  Experience estimating projects involving steel or similar.
3.  Local or close enough for a short easy move.