Estimating Manager Job Northern Kentucky USA,Engineering

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Company Overview

P&E Constructors is an employee-owned (ESOP) mechanical and electrical construction firm executing large capital projects with deep roots in the industrial construction sector. Since 1946, we've delivered fabrication and installation services with a commitment to safety, quality, reliability, and client-focused solutions.

Position Overview

The Estimating Manager is responsible for leading the Estimating Department and overseeing the development and delivery of accurate, competitive, and comprehensive project bids and estimates. Reporting to the VP of Preconstruction, this role provides leadership and direction to estimating teams, establishes and governs estimating processes and best practices, and ensures consistency, accuracy, and accountability across all pursuits. The Estimating Manager also oversees estimating resources, tools, historical cost data, productivity benchmarks, estimate methodologies, and turnover to operations while partnering with project teams, clients, and executive leadership throughout the preconstruction process.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage the Estimating Department, including people, processes, resources, tools, and overall department performance
Assign estimating resources based on project requirements, workload, expertise, and pursuit priorities
Develop, maintain, and improve estimating tools, templates, historical cost data, productivity benchmarks, and best practices
Provide guidance to Estimating Leads on RFP requirements, scopes of work, project requirements, client requirements, and bid requirements
Review and approve estimate approaches, methodologies, and estimate plans to ensure consistent and effective estimating practices
Participate in proposal and estimate kickoff meetings, pre-reviews, and executive reviews to support the development and presentation of competitive bids
Oversee the development of Design-Build, EPC, Lump Sum, Time & Material, Unit Rate, and Conceptual estimates, including Basis of Estimate narratives and comprehensive clarifications, exclusions, and inclusions
Evaluate productivity impacts and validate key estimating metrics based on project, client, market, and execution requirements
Drive the use of Advanced Work Packaging (AWP) principles in bids and estimates where applicable
Ensure estimates are accurate, complete, competitive, and aligned with project execution strategies and constructability requirements
Support the College Intern Program through mentoring, training, and development of future estimating professionals
Collect, maintain, and utilize project closeout and historical data to improve future estimate accuracy and consistency
Review and approve estimate turnover packages following project award and facilitate commercial handoff meetings with Operations
Provide leadership, mentoring, and technical guidance to estimating personnel with varying levels of experience and across multiple disciplines
Promote continuous improvement, accountability, and consistency throughout the estimating process and across all company pursuits

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field preferred
15+ years of project estimating experience, preferably supporting projects ranging from $10 million to $250 million
5+ years of experience managing an estimating team, preferably with responsibility for 12-20 personnel
Experience estimating projects across multiple contracting and delivery methods, including Design-Build, EPC, Lump Sum, Time & Material, Unit Rate, and Conceptual
Experience in one or more industrial markets such as Oil & Gas, Chemicals, Refining, LNG, Power, Pharmaceutical, Food & Beverage, Data Centers, Microchips, or EV Battery
Multi-discipline estimating experience preferred, including equipment setting, structural steel, plumbing, process piping fabrication and installation, HVAC, electrical power distribution, and instrumentation/process controls
Strong knowledge of estimating methodologies, constructability, project execution strategies, and Advanced Work Packaging (AWP)
Experience developing Basis of Estimate narratives and comprehensive clarifications, exclusions, and inclusions
Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to mentor, train, and direct estimating professionals with varying levels of experience
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, organizational, time management, presentation, interpersonal, and technical writing skills
Ability to apply sound estimating…