Regional Estimating Manager - Zachry Construction Corporation

Extraordinary commitment runs deep at Zachry. Here, dedicated men and women have the opportunity to work on challenging projects alongside those who value innovation and support team efforts in all our endeavors. We take care of our team members as family, within a culture of service where we do the right thing because it is the right thing to do. Our core values are at the center of every decision we make:



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Job Summary



The Regional Estimating Manager (REM) manages all estimators within their assigned Region by providing the required training and development per each level of estimator. He or she will coordinate regional estimating needs with the Chief Estimator and communicate area needs on a weekly basis. The REM is responsible for researching and tracking upcoming work within the Region and develops opportunity tracking for projects. He/she will communicate with the Area Manager and assist with the development of the business planning and growth models for the Region.



This position is instrumental to the development and training of all estimators within the Region to prepare them for work in operations or controls as work is acquired. The REM is also responsible for participating in AGC, DOT, City and Municipal, and other potential third-party customer updates and town hall meetings and providing feedback to the Area Manager and Chief Estimator about potential projects. This position is in our Katy, TX office and relocation will be required.



Essential Functions





+ Assign projects to Lead Estimators and coordinate required resources to complete timely estimates.



+ Review estimator’s takeoffs and line-by-line estimate details for completeness and accuracy.



+ Ultimate responsibility for the completeness of each final project estimate.



+ Evaluation of the final bids and proposals in the form of the bid book, including Front Sheet, Schedule, Escalations, Equipment Analysis, and Margin Analysis.



+ Completion of required reporting documents on upcoming projects for communication to the Executive Team with sufficient detail required to make informative decisions for Go/No-Go decisions.



+ Coordinate achievement of DBE participation and know requirements for solicitation of minority businesses and documentation of due diligence.



+ Build and foster relationships with subcontractors and suppliers.



+ Proficient in InEight and HardDollar with the ability to identify errors and issues in quote tagging and award systems.



+ Know each estimator’s strengths and purposefully drive the development of their abilities to

perform at a high level of accuracy and success.



+ Continuously train and develop estimators with the tools required to complete an estimate,

which include Hard Dollar, Business Center, Excel, P6, and Bluebeam.



+ Review and complete KPI’s with each estimator within one week of completing the

estimate. KPI’s are completed after each estimate and discussed with the individual to further

develop their capabilities and strengthen their knowledge and understanding of the industry.



+ Ability to write narrative for proposal submittals.





This job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this position. The job summary is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required for this position .



Required Skills & Experience





+ 10+ years of previous Estimating experience with at least 5 of those years as Lead Estimator/Regional Estimator Manager experience



+ Bachelor's Degree (B.A.) from a 4-yr college or university or equivalent experience



+ Advanced knowledge of P6 Scheduling and ability to understand resource utilization and

commodity curves



+ Ability to submit electronic bid documents reliably through various bidding platforms

offered by different entities



+ Strong prioritization and organizational skills; detail-oriented



+ Excellent verbal and written communication skills



+ Dependable, self-motivated, and task-oriented





Benefits and EOE



Zachry offers an industry-leading benefits package for our employees and their families.





+ Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance



+ 401k, Paid leave, and Bonus Program



+ Company-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance



+ Employee assistance program



+ For additional company information, please visit www.zachrycorp.com





Zachry Construction Corporation performs heavy civil work throughout the United States, and relocation is sometimes required for continuous employment opportunities.



We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status. Applicants must be immediately authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We do not sponsor or transfer sponsorship of an employment visa at this time. We do not interview or hire students in F-1 or J-1 status and will not sponsor them for work visas.



Notice to Staffing Agencies



Zachry Construction Corporation and its subsidiaries (Zachry) will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Zachry, including unsolicited resumes sent to a Zachry mailing address or email address, directly to Zachry employees, or to Zachry’s resume database will be considered Zachry property. Zachry will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Zachry will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. Agencies must obtain advance written approval from Zachry’s recruiting function to submit resumes, and then only in conjunction with a valid, fully executed contract for service and in response to a specific job opening. Zachry will not pay a fee to any Agency that does not have such agreement in place. Agency agreements will only be valid if in writing and signed by Zachry’s Human Resources Representative or his/her designee. No other Zachry employee is authorized to bind Zachry to any agreement regarding placement of candidates by Agency.