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Talentsearchpro · 2 months ago

Mechanical Estimator Manager - HVAC, plumbing, fabrication

Newport News_Virginia

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

15+ years exp

Talentsearchpro is seeking a Mechanical Estimator Manager for Warwick Mechanical Group, who will play a pivotal role in the company's success. This position involves collaborating with Business Unit Directors to prepare estimates and bid packages while leading the estimating department to achieve corporate objectives.

Responsibilities

Collaborate closely with Business Unit Directors to prepare precise estimates and bid packages

Plan, coordinate, and supervise the estimating department

Provide both administrative and technical leadership to achieve corporate objectives

Foster a collaborative and goal-oriented team environment

Develop strategies, set operational goals, and establish metrics for progress tracking

Devise effective estimate strategies and resolve problems that may arise during estimates

Select competent staff and build trusting relationships with colleagues, customers, vendors, and partners

Demonstrate exceptional decision-making skills during bid deadlines

Delegate tasks, set clear expectations, identify training needs, and manage individual performance

Ensure deadlines are consistently met and proposals are detailed and accurate

Utilize estimating software management and AutoBid integration

Resolve technical matters during negotiations with owners, A/E's, designers, general contractors, and bid captains

Conduct regular visits to construction and industrial work sites

Review staff estimates and validate key estimating indicators

Stay current on material cost trends and update estimating data related to material pricing and labor factors

Qualification

Estimating Software ProficiencyMechanical Contracting ExperienceLeadership SkillsAnalytical SkillsComputer ProficiencyDecision MakingMarket AwarenessOn-Site InvolvementData ValidationTime Management

Required

A minimum of 15 years' experience in mechanical contracting, with practical knowledge (“boots on the ground” experience) in plumbing, mechanical systems, ductwork, insulation, controls, etc

Bachelor's degree in a business discipline or 5+ years equivalent experience as an estimating manager/chief estimator in mechanical contracting

Demonstrated success in leading and managing people in a team environment, managing multiple projects/initiatives, and meeting deadlines

Superior computer skills, especially in Excel, for accurate data analysis and reporting

Visionary Leadership: Dedicated to the Purpose, Vision, and Values of the Company, fostering a collaborative and goal-oriented team environment

Operational Expertise: Steady and consistent in all aspects of management, demonstrating the ability to develop strategies, set operational goals, and establish metrics for progress tracking

Analytical Acumen: Possesses strong analytical skills to devise effective estimate strategies, handle unexpected issues, and resolve problems that may arise during multiple estimates

Business Proficiency: Skilled in selecting competent staff and building trusting relationships, both internally with colleagues and externally with Customers, Vendors, and Partners

Decision Making: Demonstrates exceptional decision-making skills, especially in bid deadline situations, exhibiting initiative and the ability to act promptly

Leadership Excellence: Effectively delegates tasks, sets clear expectations, identifies training needs, and manages individual performance, showcasing strong leadership abilities

Time Management: Efficient in time management, ensuring deadlines are consistently met, and proposals are detailed and accurate

Estimating Software Proficiency: Proficient in estimating software management and AutoBid integration. Knowledge to integrate modeling and estimating using Sysque is a plus

Technical Expertise: Deals with Owners, A/E's, Designers, General Contractors, and Bid Captains to resolve technical matters during negotiations

On-Site Involvement: Position requires regular visits to construction and industrial work sites

Data Validation: Ability to review staff estimates, validate key estimating indicators such as feet/day, hours/fixture, cost/square foot, etc

Market Awareness: Stays current on material cost trends, updating estimating data related to material pricing and labor factors