Estimating Manager – Construction / Preconstruction

Location: Confidential (U.S.-based; relocation available)
Employment Type: Full-Time, Salaried
Compensation: $100,000 – $125,000 base
Benefits: Full benefits package
Travel: Required (project and team collaboration)

About the Opportunity

We are conducting a confidential search for an experienced Estimating Manager to join a highly respected construction organization with a strong reputation for preconstruction excellence, collaboration, and disciplined execution.

This role is ideal for an estimator who thrives on complex projects, detailed quantity takeoffs, scope clarity, and constructability-driven cost solutions. You will play a key role in shaping competitive bids, negotiated proposals, and value-driven estimating strategies while working closely with operations, field teams, subcontractors, and vendors.

What You'll Do

• Prepare detailed cost estimates for competitive bids and negotiated projects

• Perform quantity takeoffs directly from plans and specifications

• Read, interpret, and outline project drawings and specifications

• Maintain clear audit trails from estimate to estimate

• Develop and manage trade scopes of work, responsibility matrices, and pricing strategies

• Coordinate subcontractor and vendor pricing, bid solicitation, and evaluation

• Partner with operations and field teams to identify more economical construction methods

• Support self-perform estimating and understand labor productivity

• Apply Lean construction principles to improve value and profitability

• Participate in bid day activities, summaries, and procurement presentations

• Deliver professional, comprehensive estimate packages at each milestone

• Provide mentorship and knowledge-sharing within the estimating team

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications:

• 3+ years of construction estimating experience

• Strong ability to read and understand drawings and specifications

• Experience preparing complex estimates for competitive or negotiated work

• Proficiency with construction estimating software and Excel

• Knowledge of means and methods, scopes of work, and subcontractor coordination

• Ability to collaborate effectively with project teams, vendors, and field staff

Preferred Background:

• 5+ years of total construction industry experience

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field

• Exposure to self-perform work, labor productivity, and general requirements

• Familiarity with Lean construction principles

• Experience supporting projects from preconstruction through execution

Why This Role

• Join a construction organization known for discipline, integrity, and teamwork

• Work on meaningful, complex projects with strong operational support

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits

• Opportunities for continued growth in preconstruction leadership

• Collaborative culture where estimating is viewed as a strategic function, not a back-office task

Important Notes

• This is a confidential search; company details will be shared during the interview process

• Visa sponsorship is not available for this role

• Relocation assistance may be available for the right candidate

Ready to Take the Next Step?

If you are a construction estimator who values accuracy, collaboration, and building smarter projects, we encourage you to apply. All inquiries and applications will be handled with strict confidentiality.