Estimating Manager

Estimating Manager

Job Locations US-FL-Tampa | US-FL-Boca Raton

Requisition ID

2025-10256

Category

Estimating

Overview

The Estimating Manager is responsible for all estimating needs across multiple projects or a single large complex project.

Responsibilities

Leads the estimating process and deliverable for multiple concurrent projects within a Business Unit (BU) or a single large / complex project through the entire design phase of a project

• Develops estimating deliverables for multiple project types (centers of excellence) and delivery methods
• Prepares preliminary conceptual cost estimates and budgets on limited information while providing adequate written clarifications of the costing assumptions
• Collaborates with other internal disciplines consistently including operations, accounting, VDC, purchasing, and scheduling
• Coordinates often with the Senior Estimating Manager, preconstruction lead, operations team, and BD staff on all deliverables with projects ranging in size and complexity
• Coordinates and executes tasks of estimating personnel assigned to a specific estimate
• Communicates and coordinates the entire Gilbane estimating process with Client and design team
• Collaborates with other vertical departments for complete alignment including Next 150, Gilbane Insurance Group, TPM, FMS and GTG
• Participates in the development of the fee pro and proposals, specifically as it relates to preconstruction services and associated costs
• Prepares costs for each estimating deliverable for the entire package to align with contract requirements and fee enhancement opportunities including staffing, site services, general conditions, subcontractor default insurance, insurance programs, etc.
• Understands all construction disciplines (civil, structural, architectural, mechanical, and electrical) to prepare reliable, cost certain estimating deliverables
• Leads staff to ensure accuracy in estimating process, procedures, and review requirements
• Reviews and understands all project plans, requirements, and specifications
• Coordinates and supervises a team of estimators to develop large, multi-disciplinary estimates
• Leads the Value Management process to reduce price and increase value
• Serves as a Gilbane brand ambassador with Owners, design teams, and industry partners (for example ACE mentor programs)
• Trains direct reports on processes, procedures, and completion of daily tasks
• Manages workload and performance of direct reports, ensuring alignment with overall company standards
• Fosters a positive and inclusive work environment to motivate and engage team members
• Aids in communicating company and department strategy to direct reports
• May be required to assist with tasks typically assigned to more junior positions

Qualifications

KEY COMPETENCIES

EXPERIENCE / EDUCATION

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

Gilbane offers an excellent total compensation package which includes competitive health and welfare benefits and a generous profit-sharing / 401k plan. We invest in our employees' education and have built Gilbane University into a top training organization in the construction industry. Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test.

Gilbane is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Note to Recruiters, Placement Agencies, and Similar Organizations : Gilbane does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Please do not forward unsolicited agency resumes to our jobs alias, website, or to any Gilbane employee. Gilbane will not pay fees to any third party agency or firm and will not be responsible for any agency fees associated with unsolicited resumes. Unsolicited resumes received will be considered property of Gilbane and will be processed accordingly.

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