Estimating Manager

Estimating Manager

Job Locations US-FL-Jacksonville Requisition ID 2026-12608 Category Estimating

Overview

Do you consider yourself to be a highly technical, strong communicator with the desire to work in a team environment on complex projects? Gilbane is seeking an Estimating Manager to be responsible for all estimating needs across Federal US with a team of Estimators reporting to the role.

Who are we?

As a Top-10 ENR Contractor, Gilbane is a family-owned business with 45 offices that has been shaping communities since 1870. Consistently recognized as one of the most reputable construction management firms in the country, Gilbane is committed to delivering projects safely and on-time.

We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Who are you?

You are a coach/leader who leads with an inclusive and empathetic mindset. You provide feedback and guidance to help others excel in their current or future roles. You determine priorities, delegate work, and effectively communicate progress. You establish measures to assess the impact, quality, and timeliness of results while praising successes and sharing lessons learned. You build high performing teams by attracting, engaging, developing, and retaining talented individuals through motivation and discipline to maximize impact on the organization and the individual.

You leverage business insights by understanding industry trends, local market/economic conditions, and Gilbane's business model to make critical decisions and create competitive advantage. You deploy a strategic mindset when considering solutions to long-term opportunities and risks that may develop in the future.

Your core values match Gilbane's: Integrity, Caring, Teamwork, Toughmindedness, Dedication to Excellence, Discipline, Loyalty, and Entrepreneurship.

What's in it for you?

Gilbane offers employees multi-dimensional training opportunities through a number of resources. While managing your responsibilities to projects, you will be able to enroll in trainings through our award-winning Gilbane University to build leadership and technical skills. In addition, you would work with an experienced team which provides you with the opportunity to learn new industry skills every day. You will protect and promote the interests of both Gilbane and the client in all matters as well as demonstrating the personal characteristics of a developing leader.

Responsibilities

Overview

The Estimating Manager- serves as lead estimator for firm fixed price pursuit in coordination with the Senior Estimating Manager.

Responsibilities

As an Estimating Manager, you will:

Lead the estimating efforts for lump sum bids.
• Read plans and specifications and understand the requirements of the RFP and assign bid packages to estimating staff.
• Leads staff to assure accuracy in estimating process, procedures and review requirements are met.
• Reviews plans and specifications and coordinates with the team to confirm complete scope.
• Coordinate and execute tasks of estimating personnel assigned to a specific trade.
• Monitor and follow up on staff's assigned duties i.e., review Scope Checklists
• Write effective RFI's.
• Assist Project Executive in the preparation of general conditions/general requirement pricing. Based on logistics plan and schedule developed by Operations.
• Advise designers, in design-build projects, on solution with the lowest initial cost to meet the RFP.
• Review and coordinate project-specific insurance requirements.
• Reviews coverage of subcontractors and/or suppliers to ensure adequate participation.
• Assists in "Good Faith Efforts" as required.
• Lead review efforts for subcontractor and supplier bids.
• Develops and recommends appropriate risk register values.
• Presents lump sum bid to Leadership for review.
• Support project buyout after award which includes scopes of work and negotiations.
• Trains and develops staff.
• Tracks and reports on current material and labor prices, including escalation.
• Tracks and reports on current material and equipment to identity long-lead items.

Qualifications

Key Competencies

• Communicate Effectively - Listen to understand and clearly convey information in all forms based on the audience to ensure shared meaning of the message.
• Act Inclusively - Ensure that actions and behaviors are respectful; show empathy and treat others with dignity. Leverage capabilities and insights of individuals with diverse perspectives, abilities, and motivation.
• Solve Problems - Identify, prioritize, and implement alternatives for a solution.
• Demonstrate Agility/ Adaptability - Maintain effectiveness and adjust to change by exploring the rationale, trying innovative approaches, and collaborating with others to make the change successful. Create an atmosphere of open-mindedness to change.
• Drive for Results - Show passion and commitment while delivering on business outcomes. Create a sense of individual ownership and accountability.
• Champion Innovation - Identify opportunities for new and improved ways of doing things that result in value added, unique and differentiated solutions.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Extensive knowledge of Winest, On-Screen Take-off, and similar software for take-offs and estimate pricing for C/S/A systems construction.
• Supportive computer skills for varied formats such as basic Windows applications plus pdf's, TEAMS, Zoom, etc...
• Ability to present estimating deliverables to management and explain advantages in utilizing one contractor over another, scope gaps, cost swings, etc....
• Ability to estimate multiple facility types such as hospitals, hangars, office structures, specialized mission structures, base improvements, renovations, and additions.
• Ability to maintain healthy working relationships with industry partners (Owners, designers, subcontractors, etc.) for the development of estimating deliverables.

Experience/Education

• BS or MS degree in Engineering or Construction Management
• 10-15+ years of relevant experience
• Hard bid, lump sum experience required.
• Federal government experience preferred.
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience

Gilbane offers an excellent total compensation package which includes competitive health and welfare benefits and a generous profit-sharing/401k plan. We invest in our employees' education and have built Gilbane University into a top training organization in the construction industry. Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test.

Gilbane is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Note to Recruiters, Placement Agencies, and Similar Organizations : Gilbane does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Please do not forward unsolicited agency resumes to our jobs alias, website, or to any Gilbane employee. Gilbane will not pay fees to any third party agency or firm and will not be responsible for any agency fees associated with unsolicited resumes. Unsolicited resumes received will be considered property of Gilbane and will be processed accordingly.

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