Estimating Manager - Infrastructure

The Estimating Manager will be tasked with leading large complex marine and heavy civil estimates and proposals. This individual will understand the entire project, allocate estimating resources as needed, and work with all company resources to compile complete estimates and proposals from inception to contract execution, working in various delivery environments.

Job Responsibilities

• Project selection and identification with Senior Management.
• Review proposal specifications and drawings to determine the scope of work and required contents of the estimate.
• Work in the estimating system to bid work.
• Lead a team bidding projects in the Infrastructure Market.
• Lead the review process of the bid with estimating and operations.
• Lead margin reviews with Senior Management.
• Understand the schedule of construction projects.
• Manage multiple estimates at the same time.
• Foster and maintain strategic Subcontractor and Vendor relationships.
• Participate in contract and change order negotiations.
• Determine suitability for Cianbro, major project risks, and the level of pricing that can be obtained.
• Identify the scope and schedule of the entire project and develop the scope descriptions.
• Coordinate with business development, finance, contracts, and temporary design groups as needed.
• Review estimate teams' work during compilation to ensure their understanding and direction.
• Maintain client contact and operational relationships throughout the project.
• Lead the schedule development and share with the estimating team and operations to ensure the projects meet owner requirements and resources are used efficiently.
• Lead proposal development and written responses.
• Maintain and catalog bid documents and organize estimate information.

Qualifications/ Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Construction Management or equivalent education and field experience.
• 5-10 years of estimating experience with familiarity with heavy civil work, willing to expand knowledge of mechanical and electrical work.
• Experience in one or more of these types of projects: Movable bridges, complex bridges over rail and water, wharfs, bulkheads, sea water rise mitigation projects, mission critical projects for the Navy, and other infrastructure improvement projects.
• Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office and HCSS are required.
• Must possess excellent communication skills - both verbal and written- with the ability to produce highly professional estimates.
• Successful track record in client relations and upholding impeccable business ethics and standards.

Cianbro is an employee-owned, tobacco-free, equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate based on marital status, race, color, creed, gender, sex, religion, national origin, gender identity, age, veteran status, union affiliation, physical or mental disability, citizenship status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or other legally protected status.

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