What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Estimating position at Mammoth Sports Construction?
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Mammoth Sports Construction is seeking a Director of Estimating with a minimum of 8 years of construction experience. The role oversees the pre-construction estimating process, ensuring accurate cost projections and competitive bids for construction projects. This leadership role involves managing a team of estimators, analyzing project requirements, and collaborating with stakeholders to optimize cost efficiency and profitability.
JOB LOCATION: Meriden, Kansas
ESSTENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Lead and manage the estimating department, ensuring accurate and timely project cost estimates.
- Develop and implement estimating strategies, procedures, and best practices.
- Review project specifications, drawings, and contracts to assess scope and cost factors.
- Analyze historical data and market trends to improve cost accuracy and competitiveness.
- Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and clients to develop cost-effective solutions.
- Oversee bid preparation, subcontractor/vendor pricing, and proposal development.
- Identify potential risks, cost-saving opportunities, and value engineering solutions.
- Maintain relationships with suppliers, subcontractors, and industry professionals.
- Train and mentor estimators to enhance team performance and efficiency.
- Support executive leadership in strategic planning and business development efforts.
REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES & EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor's degree in construction management, civil engineering, or a related field.
- 8 years of experience in construction estimating, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
- Strong knowledge of construction methods, materials, and cost estimating principles.
- Proficiency in estimating software (e.g., Bluebeam, ProEst, PlanSwift, Sage Estimating).
- Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and work in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
- Experience in sports construction is a plus
ABOUT MAMMOTH SPORTS CONSTRUCTION
Mammoth Sports Construction is a full-service, turnkey sports company for schools and athletic complexes that can help design, budget, fundraise and build the projects of our partner’s dreams. Mammoth offers complete design-build services and is respected nationally as an industry leader with projects completed at the highest levels of sports, including the NFL, Big 10 Conference, Northern Sun Conference, Big 12 Conference, MIAA Conference, Southeastern Conference, Heart of America Athletic Conference, and many others nationwide. Mammoth is a family owned and operated company with the corporate headquarters located in Meriden, Kansas, and an office in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Kansas City, Missouri, and Lenexa, Kansas.
Mammoth is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of age, color, sex, disability, national origin, race, religion, or veteran status.
