Estimating Manager at Beck & Pollitzer US Inc – Spartanburg, South Carolina

Summary of Primary Functions: Providing support to Project Managers about staffing, tooling, equipment, and project tracking.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

All employees are required to follow all Safety and Quality rules and processes to ensure a safe working environment, and the production of high-quality products. Duties and responsibilities for our Estimating Manager include, but are not limited to:

• Effective planning, control and monitoring, both internally and direct with the client, of projects secured from the quotation stage, through negotiation to contract completion and final accounts.
• Effective project cost tracking and financial control.
• Produce quotes and undertake, estimating small to medium sized engineering projects once training has been provided using the Company’s standard commercial approach.
• Provide general commercial and project support to the business unit to enable budgeted results to be achieved.
• Effective liaison throughout the sales and order securing process and during contract works with other personnel on a national and international level.
• Reporting contract performance regularly and to Company standard requirements, ensuring all potential opportunities, variations and risks are identified and reported to the Project Manager as soon as possible.
• Define scope and methods of work.
• Ensure a pro-active approach is adopted to all existing and potential customers to build client relationships and boost market share.
• Ensure all projects comply with Safety, Quality and other Company systems and procedures.
• Carry out effective national and international liaison as required.

Contacts (Internal and External):

Business Manager, customers, colleagues, other group managers, directors, and suppliers.

Experience, Qualifications and Key Competencies

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, civil engineering, or business administration preferred.
• CPE, CCP, LEED Accreditation is optional but beneficial in this role.
• Experience managing mechanical and electrical engineering projects, mainly installations of production equipment.
• Strong general experience of mechanical principles.
• Strong commercial skills and project management skills, particularly: negotiating, planning, estimating, costing, and quoting.
• Strong IT (MS Office) and numeracy skills.
• Familiar with current OSHA standards.
• Good financial skills including:
• cost and budgetary controls.
• accounting controls and procedures through to final accounts.
• Project Management qualification or specific training.
• Ability to secure a contractor’s license(s) for the company.
• Excellent written and verbal skills at technical and professional levels.
• Able to explain technical concepts simply and succinctly.
• Solution oriented.
• Able to work at a consistent level under pressure and demanding deadlines.
• Able to work with others in various team environments and to be confident and assertive with people at all levels.
• Able to persuade others.
• Excellent time management skills, and able to prioritize multiple tasks.
• Able to build strong business relationships with key clients.
• Ability to analyze materials, labor, equipment, and overhead costs.
• Understanding construction drawings and technical documents.
• Knowledge of industry trends, material costs, and best practices.
• Awareness of building codes, safety regulations, and environmental requirements.
• Creating accurate estimates to maximize profitability.
• Identifying cost-related risks and mitigating financial exposure.
• Optimizing project costs while maintaining quality.
• Managing a team of estimators and coordinating with other departments.
• Collaborating with stakeholders, suppliers, and clients.
• Preparing competitive and accurate bid packages.
• Ensuring all cost components are accurately accounted for.
• Prioritizing deadlines for bids and proposals.
• Addressing unexpected challenges in estimating and bidding.

Work Environment: Hybrid; office and remote.

Travel Required: 25%-85%.

This job description is not a contract for employment. Employment with Beck & Pollitzer USA is at will and may be terminated by either party at any time, with or without cause or notice, in accordance with applicable law.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as established by law. If you require assistance or accommodation to complete a job application, please contact our Human Resources Department at usa.hr@beck-pollitzer.com or by calling (864) 574-6551.