Estimating Department Leader

Estimating Department Leader- Job Description

Summary:

The Estimating Department Leader mentors, leads, trains and supports estimators while overseeing the quality of estimates and deliverables from design-build to the hard bid level. They collaborate with various departments to support projects through all stages, ensuring accurate estimates that set operations up to be successful on their projects and are an active part of the team that strategically pursues new business. The role includes the ability to analyze data for feasibility studies, perform budget estimates, provide value engineering ideas, review constructability and drive client presentations in a personable and sociable manner.  The leader is also active in industry organizations that helps secure new business opportunities, strengthens the organization’s industry presence and helps keep Bobbitt engaged and up to date with the current industry standards.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Provide accurate and competitive estimates within well-prepared deliverables for a wide range of market sectors.
• Communicate any constructability or budget concerns while preparing deliverables for the client.
• Create and update specifications and scope of work documents.
• Communicate with Design, Project Developers, Accounting, and Project Management teams throughout the life of the project as needed.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, subcontractors, vendors and clients.
• Allocate resources for estimating tasks and maintain relevant documentation.
• Deliver comprehensive preconstruction services with minimal oversight.
• Analyze and qualify proposals while factoring in market conditions and subcontractor input to make strategic adjustments to trade package costs.
• Collaborate with project teams during design and preconstruction phases to ensure smooth project transitions.
• Lead presentations, client interviews, and strategic preparation.
• Manage multiple projects, deadlines, and delegate tasks effectively.
• Demonstrate a positive, proactive attitude with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Coach, train, and support preconstruction team members in a proactive manner.

Required Knowledge, Experience & Competencies:

• Demonstrates a positive attitude and passion for construction and our
• Production Consistency – ability to recognize and appreciate quality and adhere to company standards.
• Adaptable – is flexible with the ever-changing world of technology, design, means and methods and can “roll with the punches” the construction world produces.
• Teamwork and Collaboration – is able to work collaboratively with people of various backgrounds and styles.
• Time Management – understands and knows what tasks are more important than others and what needs to be solved immediately and what can wait.
• Able to multi-task effectively.
• Respectful – is punctual, engaged/focused, and respectful of
• Resilient – able to adapt well in the face of multiple and sometimes shifting priorities and
• Analytical – is a capable problem solver, optimizer, and critical thinker that does not hesitate in approaching team members or other departments with ideas and solutions.

Preferred Knowledge, Experience & Competencies:

• Software proficiency
• Microsoft Office Suite, with high level of proficiency using
• Knowledge of Legacy Software
• On Screen Take-off (OST) or similar digital takeoff
• Adobe products or Bluebeam PDF
• Fully understand building systems and opportunities to control or reduce
• Understand construction drawings and specifications and identify missing elements to provide complete proposals.
• Understand project scheduling, phasing and logistical planning of
• Understand geotechnical
• Understand LEED
• OSHA 30

Work Format:

This position requires team collaboration and presence at in-person meetings and is best suited to a traditional work schedule. Occasional remote work is acceptable.

Travel Requirements:

• Occasional travel (10-15%) to meetings and events, typically within a 150-mile radius of the office.
• Occasional travel to various job site locations as needed for photography or milestone events.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Ability to sit and/or stand for prolonged periods of time.
• Ability to see well (naturally or with correction).

Comments:

This job description covers the principal duties/responsibilities of the role.  It should not be construed as a complete listing of all miscellaneous, incidental, or similar duties which may be required from day to day.

For this role, Bobbitt offers an attractive total compensation package including excellent benefits:

• Competitive salary and bonus opportunity
• Provided laptop computer, and cell phone allowance
• Flexible paid time off and holidays
• Wellness program and mental health resources
• Health PPO, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending and Flexible Dependent Care Accounts
• Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Plan and Employee Stock Ownership (ESOP) plan—Bobbitt is 100% Employee Owned

The Bobbitt Group is a 100% Employee-Owned commercial and industrial general contractor building in the Carolinas.  With a rich history spanning 77 years, we have a strong reputation for quality, commitment, and integrity.

Bobbitt is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse environment and is proud to provide fair and equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status prohibited under Federal, State, or local laws. All employment decisions are based on valid job-related requirements.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our website, you may request a reasonable accommodation to express interest in a specific opening. You can request reasonable accommodation by calling (919) 800-4622 or sending an email to careers@bobbitt.com. Bobbitt provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability to enable them to effectively participate in the application process, as required by law.

All applicants must be authorized to work in the US.  We participate in E-Verify. Information from all employees’ Form I-9 is used to confirm work authorization.