Estimator and Scheduling Manager - Construction

Carrier Global Corporation is a world leader in intelligent climate and energy solutions. We create innovations that bring comfort, safety, and sustainability to life through advanced climate controls, air quality, and transportation systems. Founded in 1902, Carrier strives to enhance the lives we live and the world we share by empowering critical industries and ensuring safe transportation of food, lifesaving medicines, and more. About NORESCO NORESCO, a Carrier company, delivers energy and maintenance savings through design‑build and performance‑based contracting. We provide design, build, own, operate, and maintain services for heating, cooling, and power‑generation systems and offer a full suite of sustainable design consulting services including LEED certification consulting and sustainability master planning. Primary Responsibilities Develop and maintain estimating standards, procedures, and best practices. Develop and standardize scheduling procedures, templates, and best practices. Manage and mentor estimating and scheduling teams. Work with Project Teams to develop estimates and constructability for project proposals. Attend “Pre Bid” meetings and project site walkthroughs. Identify, review, and manage risk for work being developed and under contract. Assist with project design of product type and analysis through conceptual plans, estimates, and schedules. Prepare conceptual estimates based on historic pricing derived from cost database and trends for development and the project construction. Prepare conceptual estimates based on preliminary scope, assumptions, and exclusions, using RS Means and/or an alternate estimating tool. Prepare detailed estimates based on partial or complete construction design documents using RS Means and/or an alternate estimating tool. Work with the engineering group to develop and refine the scopes of work that will be included in the project for costing. Solicit subcontractors and vendors for pricing and ensure proper trade coverage for each scope, including pre‑qualification. Provide an independent estimate to validate subcontractor quotes. Monitor project development and revise quantity take‑offs for changes to the original plan for construction. Compute cost factors and prepare estimates used for development, planning, organizing, and scheduling work, preparing bids, and change order pricing. Ensure compliance to meet diversity goals by sourcing subcontractors and vendors that meet project criteria. Manage the bid process, including finalization of bid packages, coordination of subcontractor walks, review and analysis of proposals, and final costing for specified scopes of work. Assist project managers with review of their construction cost budget and turnover information. Visit job sites periodically with Project Manager to observe and discuss current construction issues. Assist with continual development of the cost database and manage job cost history, maintaining upkeep of costs for internal databases. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree. 6+ years of field experience in construction or facility improvements to provide constructability feedback. 4+ years of experience estimating and scheduling for a construction company, with emphasis in Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, and Building Automation or field experience. Preferred Qualifications Master’s degree. Self‑driven and motivated individual who can work independently. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Excellent time management and superior organizational skills. Ability to work under pressure with a variety of team members. Extensive experience in construction with a mechanical subcontractor. Experience estimating scope with incomplete scope and minimal drawings/specifications. Experience developing requests for proposals and evaluating subcontractor bids. Experience participating in project development and providing constructability input to construction, including Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, and Building Automation scope. Experience utilizing RS Means Estimating Tools and Workbooks. Ability to work 40+ hours per week with up to 50% travel throughout the United States. Ability to read and understand contract and construction documents. Understanding of Mechanical, HVAC, and DDC Systems operation and associated constructability for retrofit and replacement. Proficiency in managing large Excel files, creating calculations in multiple worksheets and workbooks. Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel with expertise in preparing and working with general and complex Excel spreadsheets and workbooks. Pay Range The annual salary for this position is between $96,000.00 and $192,000.00, depending on skills, education, experience, and unique qualifications. Other Compensation Position includes short‑term cash incentives subject to plan requirements. Benefits Health Care Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision; Wellness incentives. Retirement Benefits. Time off and Leave: Paid vacation up to 15 days; paid sick days up to 5 days; paid personal leave up to 5 days; paid holidays up to 13 days; birth and adoption leave; parental leave; family and medical leave; bereavement leave; jury duty leave; military leave; purchased vacation. Disability: Short‑term and long‑term disability. Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment. Tax‑Advantaged Accounts: Health Savings Account, Health Care Spending Account, Dependent Care Spending Account. Tuition Assistance. Carrier EEO Statement and Accommodations Process Carrier is 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, age, disability, veteran status, or any other applicable protected class. Carrier provides affirmative action for qualified individuals with a disability and protected veterans in compliance with section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, participate in an interview, or otherwise engage in the hiring process, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr