Estimator Manager

The Estimator Manager will play a crucial role in collaborating with the Sales and Pre-Construction teams to accurately assess the size, scope, and deadlines of various projects. This position is responsible for preparing detailed and precise material take-offs using specialized software and developing comprehensive proposals based on thorough cost analysis.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate directly with Sales and Pre-Construction teams to understand project size, scope, and deadlines.
• Prepare accurate material take-offs using company software from contractor, architect, and developer plans.
• Determine labor and material costs for proposal pricing and obtain buyout item pricing according to specifications.
• Analyze costs related to shop labor, detailing labor, and material requirements.
• Coordinate with the sales team to explore potential value engineering opportunities.
• Manage bid pricing from vendors and develop detailed project proposals.
• Ensure estimates are completed on time to meet strict bid schedules.
• Prepare budgets and hard bids for projects.
• Cultivate and maintain strong customer relationships.
• Manage architectural metals bid log and obtain accurate bid statistics.
• Conduct post-bid negotiations to finalize scopes of work and assign values to revised or deleted items.
• Support Project Management staff with pricing issues on major project revisions.

• 5+ years of experience estimating and bidding miscellaneous metals and structural steel construction projects.
• 5+ years of experience working with AISC standards.
• Proficiency in blueprint reading and understanding construction processes.

• Strong understanding of shop fabrication and processes.
• Desire to advance personal and team growth within the company.

The position offers a hybrid work environment, requiring presence at the Monticello Office. The company is family-owned, providing job security with profit sharing opportunities. Employees are encouraged to uphold the company's core values of safety, pride in work, continuous improvement, and respect.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $130000.00 - $150000.00/yr.

Full Benefits: Medical, Dental, Health, Vision. Paid holidays. 401k program, This would be provide by the client.

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Alexandria,MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 12, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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