National Regional Estimating Manager
Job Description Summary
The Estimating Manager is responsible to provide direct oversight to a team of estimating staff and processes in order to provide accurate takeoffs for all construction building plans. Performs duties under general direction and provides leadership to others engaged in the analysis of blueprints, specifications, proposals, and other documentation. The Estimating Manager prepares time, cost and labor estimates applying knowledge of specialized methodologies, techniques, principles or processes. Computes cost factors and prepares estimates used for management purposes, such as planning, organizing, and scheduling work, preparing bids, selecting vendors or subcontractors, and determining cost effectiveness. Consults with clients, vendors, or other individuals to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues. Is an expert level resource on the estimating team providing guidance to a team of Estimators. Leads projects and supervises the work of others.This role is open to candidates residing in the following states: Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Nevada, North Carolina, Oregon, South Carolina, Texas, Washington
Job Details
We trust that as an Estimating Manager you will: (responsibilities)
- Leads the estimating team
- Leads the production and maintenance of accurate materials takeoffs for all plans built
- Assist in the analysis of new plans to identify potential issues and/or cost saving opportunities
- Maintain standards of material usage
- Conduct prototype walks on all frames of new plans built. Report any corrections to purchasing through takeoff revision process
- Foster and Develop relationships with Construction Managers, Architectural Team, Lumber Suppliers and Engineers; address needs as they develop and encourage collaboration to find most time and cost efficient methods and material usage
- Conduct field inspections on a regular basis (at least twice monthly) to ensure accuracy materials
- Ensure builders utilize takeoff revision process; validation of any request for change prior to implementation
- Research actual job cost overages or extra purchase orders as needed
- Provide support to builders in field through field inspections and takeoff research
- Research new products and assist Purchasing Manager in determining products to be used; research products as needed and prepare cost comparisons of proposed products
- IT: Interface with IT department on special projects relating to bidding and cost maintenance projects such as uploading program for NEWSTAR. Software Conversion such as Timberline, OST, etc
- IT: Develop and Maintain Databases for estimating software
- Architectural Services: Identify and communicate any issues with plans and layouts to Purchasing leadership and/or Architectural Services Manager
- Work closely with Starts Department to ensure floor plans incorporating any recent plan changes or buyer specific custom plans are sent to City and Field Operations
- Supervises assigned staff. Delegates work assignments. Approves employee work schedules, time off and payroll Provides training, direction, guidance and coaching. Responsible for performance management, discipline and in partnership with others, hiring and firing decisions. Ensures adequate levels of job performance and compliance with established policies and procedures
- Work as liaison with framing engineers and truss companies to maintain structural and cost effective designs as well as resolve any critical issues of plans
- Provide relief support to the team as needed, performing the duties of an estimator
- Write trade specific standards to articulate the estimating methodology used
- You are willing to perform other duties as assigned
What you will need: (competencies, behaviors & attributes)
- Business Acumen
- Customer Focus
- Developing Direct Reports and Others
- Drive for Results
- Priority Setting
- Self-Knowledge
About you:
- Bachelor’s degree
- 3+ years’ experience estimating in new home construction operations
- 7+ years estimating in new home construction, including some experience in On Screen Takeoff Software, AutoCAD, Timberline Microsoft Outlook, and Excel is preferred
- Prior supervisory experience is preferred
- Project management skills
- Must be able to plan and organize workload appropriately to meet deadlines
- Strong customer focus and service skills
- Strong project management capabilities and process focus
- Understanding of estimating process, pricing, building cost and takeoff procedures. Effective communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced, changing environment
- Detail oriented with problem-solving abilities
- Strong computer skills
FLSA Status: Exempt
Salary Range: $79,820 $115,750
Bonus or Commission Eligible: Up to 20% Annual Incentive Bonus (AIP)
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The application window is expected to remain open for 45 days from the posting date. For Colorado Only: Paid Sick Leave per the Colorado Healthy Families & Workplaces Act.
*Taylor Morrison experience and/or successful completion of training program may override required education and/or experience requirement.
Job descriptions are not intended as, nor should be construed to be, exhaustive lists of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with a job. They are intended to be accurate reflections of those principal job duties and responsibilities essential for making fair pay decisions about the job.
Will have responsibilities such as:
- Interviewing, selecting, and training employees;
- Setting rates of pay and hours of work;
- Appraising productivity; handling employee grievances or complaints, or disciplining employees;
- Determining work techniques;
- Planning the work;
- Apportioning work among employees;
- Determining the types of equipment to be used in performing work, or materials needed;
- Planning budgets for work;
- Monitoring work for legal or regulatory compliance;
- Providing for safety and security of the workplace
Essential Functions:
Successful job applicants will be able to perform these functions. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Report to Division/Corporate Office/Community daily and adhere to schedule
- Ability to oversee direct reports daily and provide guidance as needed
- Ability to access, input, and retrieve information from a computer and/or electronic device
- Ability to have face to face conversations with customers, co-workers and higher level manager
- Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time and move around work environment as needed
- Ability to operate a motor vehicle
- Comply with company policies and procedure
Physical Demands:
- Must be able to able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time
- The ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
*Taylor Morrison experience and/or successful completion of training program may override required education and/or experience requirement.
Job descriptions are not intended as, nor should be construed to be, exhaustive lists of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with a job. They are intended to be accurate reflections of those principal job duties and responsibilities essential for making fair pay decisions about the job.
The Estimating Manager is responsible to provide direct oversight to a team of estimating staff and processes in order to provide accurate takeoffs for all construction building plans. Performs duties under general direction and provides leadership to others engaged in the analysis of blueprints, specifications, proposals, and other documentation. The Estimating Manager prepares time, cost and labor estimates applying knowledge of specialized methodologies, techniques, principles or processes. Computes cost factors and prepares estimates used for management purposes, such as planning, organizing, and scheduling work, preparing bids, selecting vendors or subcontractors, and determining cost effectiveness. Consults with clients, vendors, or other individuals to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues. Is an expert level resource on the estimating team providing guidance to a team of Estimators. Leads projects and supervises the work of others.This role is open to candidates residing in the following states: Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Nevada, North Carolina, Oregon, South Carolina, Texas, Washington