Senior Estimating Manager

What You’ll Do

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaboratively lead the estimating and proposal process for the pre‑construction group by providing strategic insight into pursuit strategy.
• Conduct and oversee detailed reviews of drawings and specifications to clearly define project requirements, scopes of work, risks, and opportunities.
• Actively contribute to RFQs, RFPs, and client interviews with confidence, professionalism, and integrity.
• Review bid outcomes and provide constructive feedback to continuously improve processes, performance, and results.
• Clearly communicate project challenges and opportunities to internal teams and clients, fostering trust and strong working relationships.

Estimating

• Review and approve all estimates, bid submissions, and prequalification documents to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
• Support the team in assembling detailed cost estimates, soliciting and reviewing vendor and subcontractor pricing, and completing bid forms.
• Prepare executive‑level bid estimates for final approval, demonstrating sound judgment and exceptional attention to detail.
• Assist in maintaining accurate data within CRM systems to support decision‑making and long‑term strategic growth.

Weekly Work Planning & Accountability

• Review ITB folders weekly and collaborate with the coordinator to select and set up projects for bidding.
• Assign projects to estimators based on strengths, workloads, and development opportunities.
• Actively support estimators in completing bids while monitoring productivity, backlog, and workload balance.
• Maintain bid logs, weekly production plans, and dashboards to ensure transparency and informed leadership decisions.

Compliance, Process & Continuous Improvement

• Ensure all estimating activities comply with company policies, safety standards, and applicable local, state, and federal regulations.
• Develop, maintain, and refine estimating best practices that promote consistency, quality, and efficiency.
• Identify and champion value‑engineering opportunities that benefit clients while protecting project integrity.
• Facilitate clear and thorough handoffs to the operations team to support successful project execution.
• Lead corporate bid reviews and prepare supporting documentation as required.

Collaborative Leadership

• Lead a team of estimators to consistently deliver timely, accurate, and well‑crafted estimates across all project types and sizes.
• Strategically assign and balance workloads to leverage individual strengths, promote skill development, and maintain consistency in estimating approach and output.
• Foster a team environment that values craftsmanship, curiosity, and continuous learning.
• Provide ongoing feedback, coaching, and career development support to enhance engagement and retention.
• Collaborate closely with project managers and engineers to optimize estimating strategies and outcomes.

Industry Networking

• Serve as a brand ambassador, representing the company with professionalism, ethical leadership, and enthusiasm.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers to stay informed of market conditions and pricing trends.
• Demonstrate a relationship‑driven approach that reinforces trust, long‑term partnerships, and repeat business.

Additional duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Strong ability to perform due diligence, risk assessment, and strategic decision‑making.
• Uncompromising integrity and ethical standards with internal teams and external partners.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving abilities.
• Clear, professional communication skills with the ability to influence and build lasting relationships.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and composure under deadlines.
• Strong working knowledge of applicable codes, regulations, and safety requirements.

Demonstrated accomplishments in the following areas:

• Success in identifying, developing, and presenting value‑engineering opportunities.
• Proven collaboration with customers and design teams on design‑build and design‑assist projects.
• Proficiency with estimating software and tools such as Bluebeam, Accubid Anywhere, Live Count, or comparable…