Group Estimating Manager

Description:

Overview of the Role:

The Group Estimating Manager plays a pivotal role in driving successful bid outcomes by overseeing the full bid lifecycle, engaging with clients, refining bid management processes, and leading the development of high-quality proposal solutions. This role involves managing and coordinating multiple estimating teams across various divisions and geographic regions.

Core Responsibilities:

• Oversee the entire bidding process, ensuring adherence to standards and deadlines.

• Lead and coordinate multiple estimating teams across different divisions and locations.

• Develop and implement standardized estimating procedures and best practices.

• Review and approve large cost estimates before client submission.

• Manage relationships with key subcontractors and suppliers.

• Analyze market conditions and competitor activity to inform bidding strategies.

Strategic Elements:

• Work closely with senior leadership to align estimating strategies with broader organizational goals.

• Identify new business opportunities and target markets.

• Engage in go/no-go decision-making for tender opportunities.

• Develop winning strategies for priority tenders.

• Conduct risk assessments on tender estimates.

Team Leadership:

• Mentor and develop the estimating team members.

• Coordinate resource allocation across multiple teams.

• Set team performance targets and conduct regular performance reviews.

• Ensure teams are equipped with the necessary tools and relevant software.

• Build and maintain a high-performing, collaborative estimating function.

Technical Skills:

• Expert knowledge of construction methods and materials.

• Proficiency in estimating software and digital take-off tools.

• Strong understanding of contract types and bidding processes.

• Ability to critically analyze complex tender documentation.

• Knowledge of construction law and contract administration.

Business Acumen:

• Solid understanding of project cost reporting, profit margins, and markups.

• Ability to perform market analysis and gather competitive intelligence.

• Manage and maintain cost databases and pricing strategies.

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with vendors and subcontractors.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or Engineering.

• A post-graduate qualification would be advantageous but is not mandatory.

Experience:

• 10–15 years of experience in construction estimating.

• At least 5 years in a senior estimating leadership role.

• Exposure to large-scale, Design and Build, and Public-Private Partnership (PPP) bids.

Essential Skills:

• Strong leadership and team management abilities.

• Excellent analytical and mathematical skills.

• Advanced communication and presentation capabilities.

• Market-related

• Medical Aid

• Group Life Cover (including Disability and Dreaded Disease Cover)

• Provident Fund

• Funeral Cover

Requirements:

Overview of the Role:

The Group Estimating Manager plays a pivotal role in driving successful bid outcomes by overseeing the full bid lifecycle, engaging with clients, refining bid management processes, and leading the development of high-quality proposal solutions. This role involves managing and coordinating multiple estimating teams across various divisions and geographic regions.

Core Responsibilities:

• Oversee the entire bidding process, ensuring adherence to standards and deadlines.

• Lead and coordinate multiple estimating teams across different divisions and locations.

• Develop and implement standardized estimating procedures and best practices.

• Review and approve large cost estimates before client submission.

• Manage relationships with key subcontractors and suppliers.

• Analyze market conditions and competitor activity to inform bidding strategies.

Strategic Elements:

• Work closely with senior leadership to align estimating strategies with broader organizational goals.

• Identify new business opportunities and target markets.

• Engage in go/no-go decision-making for tender opportunities.

• Develop winning strategies for priority tenders.

• Conduct risk assessments on tender estimates.

Team Leadership:

• Mentor and develop the estimating team members.

• Coordinate resource allocation across multiple teams.

• Set team performance targets and conduct regular performance reviews.

• Ensure teams are equipped with the necessary tools and relevant software.

• Build and maintain a high-performing, collaborative estimating function.

Technical Skills:

• Expert knowledge of construction methods and materials.

• Proficiency in estimating software and digital take-off tools.

• Strong understanding of contract types and bidding processes.

• Ability to critically analyze complex tender documentation.

• Knowledge of construction law and contract administration.

Business Acumen:

• Solid understanding of project cost reporting, profit margins, and markups.

• Ability to perform market analysis and gather competitive intelligence.

• Manage and maintain cost databases and pricing strategies.

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with vendors and subcontractors.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or Engineering.

• A post-graduate qualification would be advantageous but is not mandatory.

Experience:

• 10–15 years of experience in construction estimating.

• At least 5 years in a senior estimating leadership role.

• Exposure to large-scale, Design and Build, and Public-Private Partnership (PPP) bids.

Essential Skills:

• Strong leadership and team management abilities.

• Excellent analytical and mathematical skills.

• Advanced communication and presentation capabilities.

• Market-related

• Medical Aid

• Group Life Cover (including Disability and Dreaded Disease Cover)

• Provident Fund

• Funeral Cover

• Oversee the entire bidding process, ensuring adherence to standards and deadlines.

• Lead and coordinate multiple estimating teams across different divisions and locations.

• Develop and implement standardized estimating procedures and best practices.

• Review and approve large cost estimates before client submission.

• Manage relationships with key subcontractors and suppliers.

• Analyze market conditions and competitor activity to inform bidding strategies.

• Work closely with senior leadership to align estimating strategies with broader organizational goals.

• Identify new business opportunities and target markets.

• Engage in go/no-go decision-making for tender opportunities.

• Develop winning strategies for priority tenders.

• Conduct risk assessments on tender estimates.

• Mentor and develop the estimating team members.

• Coordinate resource allocation across multiple teams.

• Set team performance targets and conduct regular performance reviews.

• Ensure teams are equipped with the necessary tools and relevant software.

• Build and maintain a high-performing, collaborative estimating function.

• Expert knowledge of construction methods and materials.

• Proficiency in estimating software and digital take-off tools.

• Strong understanding of contract types and bidding processes.

• Ability to critically analyze complex tender documentation.

• Knowledge of construction law and contract administration.

• Solid understanding of project cost reporting, profit margins, and markups.

• Ability to perform market analysis and gather competitive intelligence.

• Manage and maintain cost databases and pricing strategies.

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with vendors and subcontractors.

• Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or Engineering.

• A post-graduate qualification would be advantageous but is not mandatory.

• 10–15 years of experience in construction estimating.

• At least 5 years in a senior estimating leadership role.

• Exposure to large-scale, Design and Build, and Public-Private Partnership (PPP) bids.

• Strong leadership and team management abilities.

• Excellent analytical and mathematical skills.

• Advanced communication and presentation capabilities.

• Market-related

• Medical Aid

• Group Life Cover (including Disability and Dreaded Disease Cover)

• Provident Fund

• Funeral Cover