Estimating Manager - Major Project Lead

About the role

S&B USA, headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA, with multiple east coast regional offices is a leading infrastructure solutions company specializing in the development and construction of complex infrastructure projects, particularly through Alternative Delivery Partnerships.

S&B USA offers comprehensive services, including project development, general contracting, self-performing construction, financing, and post-construction operations and maintenance. S&B USA is committed to innovation, sustainability, and community engagement, with a portfolio featuring mega projects like the Fargo-Moorhead Stormwater Diversion Channel in North Dakota and the PennDOT Major Bridge P3 Program across Pennsylvania.

What we are looking for

• S&B Construction is seeking an Estimating Manager with strong experience in the Heavy Highway / Heavy Civil industry. The ideal candidate will bring a focus on project costs, construction means and methods, and innovative strategies to win bids.
• Extensive experience with alternative delivery methods - such as design-build, best value, CMGC/CMAR, and/or P3 is highly preferred.

You will be joining a cohesive, experienced estimating team committed to consistency, accuracy, selectivity, and innovation. We offer multiple opportunities to grow professionally, enhance your estimating skills, grow professionally, and increase your value within the construction industry.

Key attributes include strong technical and civil construction expertise, a positive attitude and solid work ethic, ability to work both independently and as a team player, reliability, humility and commitment to meeting deadlines.

What you will do

• Thoroughly review and understand the project specifications and drawings.
• Exhibit a good understanding of how the owner pays for the Schedule of Values.
• Produce accurate take-offs and pricing of Heavy Highway / Heavy Civil components.
• Complete cost estimates on project from $10M to $500M+ price range.
• Solicit subcontractors and vendors for quotations.
• Prepare/manage Minority Participation matrix.
• Analyze self-perform activities versus subcontracted.
• Prepare/assist in creating construction schedules.
• Prepare/analyze equipment utilization schedule.
• Update databases with labor rates, vendor plug values and equipment rates.
• Complete cost estimates for assigned scopes of work on larger projects.
• Provide mentoring for less experienced estimators.
• Manage a group of assisting estimators.
• Exhibit good communication skills with internal staff, subcontractors, vendors, client representation, etc. maintaining ethical standards.
• Manage Joint Venture estimates.
• Identify risks and opportunities for projects.
• Coordinate quantity and cost comparison with Joint Venture Partners.

To be successful in this role

Required

• 4-year Engineering Degree or equivalent
• Estimating experience
• Technical training and /or related experience
• Advanced math and computer skills

Preferred

• 10 years working in the field of Heavy Highway / Heavy Civil projects
• Design Build/ P3 Experience
• HCSS Heavy Bid, Microsoft products, Bluebeam, Smart Bid, Teams, Share Point, CADD, Viewpoint Vista & P6
• Experience estimating all types of projects/contracts
• Experience supervising others

Benefit Summary

Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, 401K Plan with 4 % company match, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays

Core Values

• Work Safely: Safety is our Culture
• Deliver Return: Earning a fair profit increases our long-term value
• Value People: Take Care of Employees and They Will Take Care of Clients
• Act with Integrity: Honesty Builds Trust
• Provide Solutions: Better Solutions Yield Greater Satisfaction