APUS Senior Manager, Estimating - Daifuku

Daifuku Airport America Corporation (formally known as Jervis B. Webb) is a subsidiary of Daifuku North America a group company of Daifuku in Japan - the largest material handling company in the world. Our advanced systems move everything from car bodies at auto plants to luggage at airports to packaged goods at warehouses. We are known as experts in engineering, manufacturing, and servicing innovative automated materials handling systems including conveyors, automatic guided vehicles, automated storage & retrieval systems, and integrated controls.

The company is currently seeking an experienced Senior Manager, Estimating.

Position Summary/ Primary Purpose

This position reports directly to the Executive Manager of Sales and interacts/interfaces frequently with Engineering, Manufacturing, Purchasing, Sales, and Business Development.  A majority of the time the Senior Manager of Estimating will be reviewing estimates and ensuring accuracy of costs based on specifications, drawings, and other input from various sources.  The Senior Manager of Estimating leads a team responsible for all facets of the estimate assigned including but not limited to: preliminary design, gathering and evaluating quotes, scheduling, and assisting in proposal writing in accordance with the company capabilities and goals.  The overall goal of the Senior Manager of Estimating is to confirm the department produces an accurate reflection of costs and to highlight the risks of a project. Once a project is sold, produce an “as-sold” estimate for the project management and delivery team to use as a basis for project implementation.

 Major Areas of Responsibility

• Ensure the estimating team prepares detailed accurate material, labor, equipment, subcontracts, construction facilities, cost estimates.
• Participate in meetings, projects and activities in support of company and team goals.
• Perform timely bid submittals.
• Ensure the team develops and reviews subcontractor scopes of work and accept, review, and analyze subcontractor quotes for best value.
• Prepare project bid status reports and ensure compliance with all specifications and contract Statements of Work and Bid Invitations.
• Ensure team conducts a detailed analysis of project specifications and drawings to accurately estimate costs associated with materials, labor, and equipment.
• Working cross-functionally with project managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to gather comprehensive details for precise estimation.
• Assist the team in reviewing bids from subcontractors and vendors for conformity to project requirements
• Implementing best practices in cost estimation and establishing protocols for regular updating and revising of estimates.
• Support the team in presenting, explaining, and justifying project estimates to senior management and relevant stakeholders.
• Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of industry trends, new technologies, and government regulations that could affect project costs.
• Ensure the team prepares scope specifications and requirements, prepare and inputs project schedules, perform quantity take-offs, prepare cost summary sheets, and input quantities into estimating software.
• Maintain an accurate, current database cost codes of accounts for historical data.
• Review previous projects and company jobs and compare on a timely basis to as-sold estimates to confirm accuracy of estimate.
• Utilize the appropriate company and industry historical data for pricing estimates.
• Maintain proficiency in relevant knowledge skills and in the use of equipment applicable to the position.
• Manage estimators and administrative personnel in performance of department.
• Other tasks which are in the scope of this position.

Broad Knowledge as Follows (Basic/Preferred)

• Must be able to read drawings
• Must have excellent telephone and customer relation skills
• Must be able to handle stress due to high work volume and deadlines
• Must be able to interact with other Webb support groups
• Must be able to handle multiple tasks
• BHS engineering experience and/or technical degree

Skills & Abilities as Follows (Basic/Preferred)

• Extraordinary organization skills, able to manage people, priorities and workflow.
• Possess strong mathematical and computer skills. Proficiency with all MS Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Ability to breakdown operations into a logical sequence of activities
• Ability to work in a team environment and fit in with company culture and processes.
• Ability to work independently and with minimal structure while exercising great judgment.
• Ability to professionally operate in a fast-paced environment maintained by a company in a positive, controlled growth mode.
• Ability to work the hours required to support the role
• Effective professional oral and written communication skills
• Must possess a strong work ethic and values that are above-reproach.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal skills.
• Good attention to detail with the ability to recognize discrepancies.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or other related field; or equivalent education/experience.
• 7-10 years estimating experience with 3-5 years management experience.
• Must be able to read drawings and understand and interpret complex specifications.
• Familiarity with material handling equipment and baggage handling systems – not required but a plus.

• Must have good interpersonal skills, be detail oriented, and have the ability to prioritize multiple projects.

Demonstrated Physical Abilities as Follows:

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• This position includes occasional outside travel to customers’ premises.
• This position includes periods of telephone-intensive work and may require sitting for long periods of time.
• Remain stationary for 50% of the time; move/traverse throughout the office to access file cabinets and office equipment; operate a computer and other productivity machinery; inspect documents; communicate with others through talking/hearing; read/identify/assess forms and correspondence.
• All prospective employees must pass a background check.

Daifuku Airport America Corporation is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled, and federal sub/contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, protected veteran status, marital status or medical condition. If you’d like to view a copy of the company’s affirmative action plan or policy statement, please call 248-553-1000.

Daifuku Airport America Corporation offers an excellent compensation package including great benefits such as excellent medical, vision, and dental insurance, paid vacation time, paid sick time, and paid holidays, 401K, Flexible Spending Programs, and more.

At this time our company only receives applications online. If you need assistance applying online to this position, please call 248-553-1000 and leave a message and your call will be returned.