Estimating Manager

Estimating Manager

The Estimating Manager will lead and develop a high-performing estimating team supporting complex construction, maintenance, and turnaround projects.

This role will play a critical part in driving bid accuracy, profitability, and operational alignment, while influencing key decisions at both the project and leadership levels.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of estimators to improve performance and productivity
• Oversee the full estimating process from bid strategy through final proposal approval
• Review and validate estimates to ensure accuracy, competitiveness, and compliance
• Partner with operations, project controls, and sales teams to align bids with execution strategy
• Utilize historical data and production metrics to develop accurate labor and cost models
• Identify risks, opportunities, and value-engineering solutions during the bid process
• Support client interactions, pre-bid meetings, and scope clarification discussions
• Ensure all estimates align with safety, quality, and risk management standards
• Drive continuous improvement of estimating tools, processes, and cost databases
• Present estimates, pricing strategy, and margin analysis to senior leadership

Qualifications

• 6+ years of estimating experience
• Prior leadership or team management experience
• Background in construction or industrial services
• Strong understanding of project costing, productivity factors, and bid strategy
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, specs, and project scope

Salary Range: $140,000-$170,000

Benefits:

• Bonus Eligible
• Health, dental, and vision, life, short/long term disability insurance
• 401(k) offering
• Paid time off and holidays (120 hours PTO)
• Paid sick leave where applicable by state law.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled