A large, employee-owned general contractor is committed to providing their employees with a competitive total compensation package that enhances their quality of life. GC offers a 100% employer-paid health care plan (to include family), life insurance, short- and long-term disability benefits, and an annual contribution to the HSA. Italso offers annual incentive bonus, paid time off + annual holidays, financial benefits (401(k), Roth, and ESOP), FSAs, fertility and family-forming assistance, and continuing education. Additional benefits include Employee Assistance Program (EAP), on-site fitness center, and parental leave. Eligible employees are provided a company vehicle or an auto allowance to support business activities.

This position is located at 12530 Parklawn Drive, Headquarters - Rockville, MD, Maryland.

The Senior Estimating Manager is responsible for leading the overall management of the bid process for a project. This role is responsible for understanding the deliverables, developing a work plan, and identifying resources required, while coordinating with internal teams to ensure compliance with the Request for Proposals (RFP).

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Core Competencies for the Role:

Autonomy + Accountability

• Decisions are made by oneself with limited guidance from managers that affect immediate role and others
• Provides guidance and direction to managers and professional staff  

Business Impact

• Impacts own team, adjacent teams, and teams company-wide
• Decisions are made without oversight and affect the success of the department / revenue group 
• Influences others internally and externally, including senior leaders
• Drives major project / department business development initiatives

Talent Development

• Leads through managers 
• May manage multiple related teams
• Sets organizational priorities and allocates resources
• Is accountable for the performance and results of multiple related teams  

Problem Solving + Resiliency

• Identifies and solves complex operational and organizational problems leveraging the appropriate resources within or outside of project / department or team

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GC Core Values:

• TRUST
• Excellence in Service – Fulfilling our clients’ highest expectations
• Inclusion – Ensuring a culture of respect and acceptance, where all employees have a sense of purpose and belonging
• Integrity – Exhibiting honesty and fairness while holding ourselves accountable for our actions
• Building Relationships – Creating and maintaining strong partnerships through leadership, creative solutions and hard work

The base salary (or hourly) range for this position is:$130,000.00 - $175,000.00.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, architecture or related field or equivalent relevant experience
• A minimum of seven (7) years’ experience in estimating for commercial construction, minimum of two (2) years managing Estimators
• Experience leading the bidding process for multiple complex projects
• Experience with a variety of building types
• Knowledge of principles and practices of engineering and construction management, including safety, quality, constructability and sustainability standards
• Leadership level communication and organization skills

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Technical Job Knowledge:

• Leads bid assembly on large, complex pursuits
• Applies deep understanding of complex trades such as division 2, 15 and 16 to the estimating process
• Maintains trade partner / supplier relationships; leverages trade partner and supplier relationships to inform business decisions 
• Utilizes knowledge of historical data from estimates / bids to use externally and for internal bid reviews 
• Utilizes lessons learned from the trade partner buyout process to improve business practices and minimize risk 
• Leads project meetings and client presentations 
• Provides oversight and guidance to Engineers / Sr Engineers / Estimating Managers (i.e. risk management, value engineering, constructability, general process, scoping and pricing feedback) 
• Conducts performance reviews for junior staff