Estimating Manager

Overview Title: Estimating Manager Status: Full-time Location: Houston, Texas Key Responsibilities Develop comprehensive cost estimates for competitive bids and negotiated commercial construction projects. Perform detailed quantity takeoffs based on drawings, specifications, and other project documentation. Review and interpret construction plans and technical specifications. Maintain organized estimating documentation and traceable quantity takeoff records. Develop scopes of work across multiple trades and establish clear responsibility matrices. Solicit, evaluate, and coordinate pricing from subcontractors and vendors. Prepare summaries of material, subcontractor, vendor, and other project costs. Coordinate distribution of drawings, specifications, and bid information to trade partners. Incorporate project schedules, site logistics, staging, and phasing considerations into estimates. Assist with analysis of building components and MEP systems. Partner with operations and field teams to identify practical and cost-efficient construction methods during preconstruction. Coordinate bid-day documentation, general requirements, and procurement-related presentations. Track value-creation opportunities through development and inclusion in project estimates. Produce accurate, professional estimating deliverables at major estimating milestones. Apply knowledge of project fees, rates, and insurance structures when evaluating profitability opportunities. Build productive working relationships with subcontractors, vendors, project teams, and other stakeholders. Provide training, coaching, and mentorship to junior estimating professionals. Participate in occasional onsite project support to strengthen understanding of field operations. Travel occasionally as business needs require. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree. 2–5 years of relevant commercial construction estimating experience. Current or recent experience working directly with a medium or large commercial general contractor. Demonstrated ability to independently develop commercial construction estimates for projects valued at $20 million or more. Experience with commercial construction quantity takeoffs and estimating. Proficiency with On-Screen Takeoff software. Strong Microsoft Excel skills. Experience using BuildingConnected. Ability to develop scopes of work and coordinate subcontractor and vendor bids. Established ability to work effectively with trade partners and project stakeholders. Preferred Qualifications Experience coaching, managing, or mentoring junior estimators. Strong relationships with commercial construction subcontractors and trade partners. Experience supporting project logistics, staging, and phasing during preconstruction. Familiarity with building systems and MEP estimating. Ability to provide a project list outlining previous projects and individual responsibilities. Pay: $109,000.00 - $135,000.00 per year Work Location: On the road

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