Standard Calibrations, Inc. · 1 week ago
Estimating Manager
Chesapeake,VA,US
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expStandard Calibrations, Inc. is seeking an Estimating Manager to oversee their Estimating Group. The role involves managing all aspects of estimating processes, developing formal estimates, and collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure customer requirements are met.
ComputerConsumer ElectronicsInformation TechnologyManufacturing
Responsibilities
Represent SCI in all matters related to the Estimating Group, participate in Management and Production Meetings, and provide critical input and decision making related to estimating processes and concerns, customer feedback, project performance, departmental planning, and business development
Participate in industry related organizations (ex: VSRA), trade shows, seminars, meetings, etc
Recommend and implement strategies that will grow revenue and achieve sustained profitability
Work with SCI Contracts, Accounting, and Department Managers to provide financial and budget analysis
Organize and execute work in a manner that is beneficial to SCI, its customers, and its employees
Foster a positive, productive, healthy, and rewarding work environment
Develop, mentor, and train Estimating Group Employees
Ensure all SCI personnel providing quotations are trained and qualified
Ensure all customer requirements are fully identified, free of ambiguity, documented, properly flowed down to internal and external stakeholders, understood by personnel providing quotations, and within SCI’s capability prior to issuance of an offer/proposal
Work with Department Managers and Quality Representatives to: review requests for quotes (RFQs), solicitations, professional service agreements, contracts, specifications, drawings, internal, statutory, or regulatory requirements, and any other considerations; validate SCI’s capability to perform the requested scope of work in terms personnel, company, and sub-contractor/vendor qualifications, capabilities, and capacity; develop labor and material estimates, quotes, and/or formal proposals; and track project costs
Work with customers to define and clarify the scope and scale of work to be performed and report product or project costs
Integrate estimating processes into SCI’s Customer Relationship Management (CRM) and Enterprise Resource Planning software tools and use other computer software as needed to fulfill Estimating Group requirements and calculate/develop cost estimates
Develop or modify procedures, process requirements, quality plans and/or work instructions as required to standardize and document estimating/review processes
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 8 years of direct experience in project related estimating
Typical skills include but are not limited to: preparing material and labor cost estimates for large projects, managing bids from sub-contractors/vendors, preparing detailed cost analysis, delivering customer presentations, and compiling and recording actual costs
Minimum of 4 years of experience managing/leading subordinates – or - project management
Minimum of 4 years of experience working in ship yards, ship repair industries, or other similar industries
Bachelor's Degree (or a minimum of 4 years of related experience) in one of the following fields: mathematics, finance, accounting, statistics, engineering management, project management, or another related field
Professional certifications in relevant estimating fields will receive higher consideration
Possess strong leadership skills
Demonstrated interpersonal and organizational skills
Proficient in mathematics, statistics, and data analysis. Must be able to use/interpret statistical data
Advanced knowledge of construction and engineering processes
Ability to read and interpret specifications and drawings
Possess writing and strategic planning skills
Must have excellent written, communication, and interpersonal skills to interface with customers, sub-contractors/vendors, and personnel throughout SCI
Must have excellent computer/software skills with specific experience using analytic tools, spreadsheets, database management software, and presentation tools
Satisfactory background check for compliance with regulations and on-site entry standards enforced at customer sites
Willingness to support other teams and departments as needed, to include duties outside of primary role
Must have a valid driver's license
Must be able to pass a drug screening test
Ability to lift, carry and transport equipment and boxes weighing up to 50lbs
Bending/squatting/kneeling/stooping/crouching/crawling/twisting up and walking up to 8-10 hours per day
Standing- must be able to stand or sit in one place up to 8-10 hours per day
Hearing-periodically must be able to work in loud environments
Company
Standard Calibrations, Inc.
Standard Calibrations is an industrial automation company offering sensor calibration, repair, and configuration services
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase