Estimating Manager

Job Description

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Merwan Zattam.

Why Join Us?

• Comprehensive benefits including: health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts, paid time off, short term disability, long term disability, life insurance, and a 401k plan.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive competitive and accurate estimating outcomes across all preconstruction and pricing efforts.
• Assign estimating tasks to support staff based on project scope, schedule, and complexity.
• Develop detailed bases of estimate, clearly documenting assumptions, qualifications, and risks.
• Maintain, refine, and continuously improve estimating databases, including Bills of Materials (BOMs).
• Monitor the accuracy, efficiency, and success of department budgets, bids, and GMPs; implement corrective strategies as needed.
• Evaluate project risk during bid and GMP preparation and ensure pricing strategies support profitability.
• Prepare conceptual, schematic, design development, and GMP estimates to support clients and preconstruction activities.
• Develop initial project schedules, work plans, and cost models.
• Perform detailed quantity takeoffs, labor estimates, and work plans for self-perform scopes (including carpentry and concrete).
• Lead constructability reviews and provide value analysis of plans and specifications for coordination, completeness, and clarity.
• Assist program teams with change management estimating throughout design development.
• Monitor design scope changes that impact budget or schedule; identify causes and advise clients accordingly.
• Cross-functional Coordination:
• Collaborate closely with Design, Manufacturing, Construction, MEP, BIM, Supply Chain, and Operations teams.
• Capture and communicate lessons learned to support continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• 4–7 years of experience in the construction industry, with strong exposure to estimating and preconstruction.
• Experience with estimating, scheduling, and project management technologies.
• Strong understanding of construction means and methods, pricing, risk management, and profitability.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to lead meetings and build trust with clients and partners.
• Proven ability to work cross-functionally and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Commercial & Business Development Support

• Support new work acquisition through proposals, presentations, and client meetings.
• Participate in pricing strategy development with input from business development, operations, and leadership.
• Aid in finalizing GMP pricing that meets client needs while maximizing profitability within contract terms.
• Aid in negotiating owner contracts and participating in subcontractor and supplier purchasing strategies.
• Maintain client relationships through construction and beyond to support repeat business and long-term partnerships.
• Collaborate with business development leadership to strategically plan and advance service offerings.

Additional Information

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

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