Estimator Senior/Construction

The Branch Pre-Construction Manager is responsible for leading and optimizing the estimating function, overseeing a team of estimators supporting approximately $30M to $50M in annual sales. The Pre-Construction Manager plays a critical role in achieving company revenue targets by improving bid quality, increasing win rates, protecting margin, and building a strong, sustainable pipeline of opportunities. They are instrumental in the Bid/No Bid process to assure we are spending estimating resources on projects that meet the branch’s ideal project type.

This role is also accountable for improving estimating accuracy by minimizing variance between bid margin and final project margin while increasing bid-to-win conversion rates through disciplined cost modeling, scope alignment, and risk evaluation.

Perform field takeoffs and quantity verification

Lead, mentor, and develop a team of estimators in the branch

Monitor individual and team performance, workload balance, and productivity

Ensure alignment between estimating, sales, and operations teams

Financial Performance & Margin Integrity

Ensure estimates align with company margin targets and financial goals

Analyze variance between estimated and actual project margins

Drive continuous improvement in estimating accuracy by reducing variance between bid margin and final margin, while increasing overall bid win rate through enhanced cost modeling, bid strategy, and post-bid analysis

Pipeline & Workload Management

Ensure sufficient pipeline coverage to support revenue targets

Prolonged periods of sitting and working at a computer.

Ability to participate in virtual and in-person meetings as required.

Ability to perform essential job functions in an office or remote work environment.