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The main focuses of the estimator role are creating complete and accurate cost estimates, creating proposals, following up and closing the sale of the proposals, and completing ongoing project change orders as directed by the Project Manager.

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Job Title: Estimating Manager
Department: Estimating and Sales
Reports to: President
FLSA Status: Salary, Exempt
Location: In Person, Remote, or Hybrid

Responsibilities
  • Manage a team of 4 estimators responsible for preparing cost estimates and take-offs for commercial custom architectural woodwork projects.
  • Report directly to the President/CEO, providing regular updates on project status, workload, and team performance.
  • Serve as the product librarian for the estimating products and other estimating functions in the company’s ERP system, INNERGY, ensuring all products are up-to-date and relevant for accurate cost estimation.
  • Collaborate with other departments, including sales, project management, drafting, engineering, production, and install, to ensure project requirements are met and deliverables are on time and within budget.
  • Review and analyze project specifications, drawings, and other documents to determine if opportunity is a good fit or not and if we should bid it or not.
  • Review and analyze project specifications, drawings, and other documents to develop accurate and competitive project estimates.
  • Continuously monitor industry trends, materials costs, and competitor pricing to maintain and improve Giffin Interior’s competitive edge.
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, suppliers, and subcontractors to ensure successful project outcomes.
  • Develop and implement standardized estimating processes and best practices to ensure consistent and efficient cost estimation across the team.
  • Train and mentor new and existing estimators on industry standards, company processes, and the use of INNERGY, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
  • Review and approve final estimates prepared by the estimating team, ensuring accuracy, competitiveness, and alignment with company objectives.
  • Participate in pre-bid meetings, site visits, and client consultations to gather necessary information for accurate project estimation and to showcase Giffin Interior’s expertise.
  • Evaluate and manage project risk, identifying potential issues and developing mitigation strategies to minimize their impact on project costs and timelines.
  • Monitor project progress throughout its lifecycle, comparing actual costs against estimated costs and identifying areas for improvement or corrective action.
  • Conduct project Postmortems, analyzing project performance and identifying lessons learned to continuously refine and improve the estimating process.
  • Establish and maintain a comprehensive database of materials, labor rates, and subcontractor pricing to support accurate and efficient project estimation.
  • Actively participate in industry associations, conferences, and networking events to maintain and expand Giffin Interior’s professional network and industry knowledge.
  • And other duties / responsibilities as assigned based on the needs of the company
Key Results
Giffin defines Key Results as the outcomes if this role is performing at standard “What does winning look like?”
  • Giffin is consistently delivering accurate and competitive cost estimates that help secure new projects and maintain profitability.
  • Giffin has implemented efficient estimating processes and best practices, is improving productivity and ensuring consistent results across all projects.
  • Giffin is home to a high-performing team of estimators who are skilled, motivated, and engaged in their work, resulting in top-quality estimates and strong team morale.
  • Giffin has established strong and lasting relationships with clients by understanding their needs, delivering on commitments, and consistently exceeding expectations.
  • Giffin is experiencing growth and profitability through the successful acquisition of new projects, optimized resource utilization, and effective risk management to keep projects on time and within budget.
  • Giffin is continuously improving its estimating processes and practices based on industry trends, lessons learned, and feedback from stakeholders to maintain a competitive edge.

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