About the role
Job Title: Estimating Manager – Commercial Construction Location: Houston, TX Job Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire Salary: $109,579–$135,000 Relocation: Possible for an ideal candidate Travel: Occasional
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About the Opportunity We’re seeking an experienced Estimating Manager to join a well-established commercial construction organization. This role is responsible for preparing detailed estimates for competitive bids and negotiated proposals, coordinating subcontractor and vendor pricing, and supporting preconstruction teams in developing cost-effective construction strategies. The ideal candidate has strong commercial construction estimating experience and has worked on $20M+ projects, with the ability to manage complex estimates from quantity takeoff through bid submission.
What You’ll Do • Prepare detailed cost estimates for competitive bids and negotiated proposals. • Perform quantity takeoffs from construction plans and documents. • Review and interpret project plans and specifications. • Develop scopes of work and coordinate pricing for multiple trades. • Solicit and coordinate bids from subcontractors and vendors. • Prepare material and cost summaries based on vendor and subcontractor quotes. • Track pricing, value-engineering opportunities, and estimate changes. • Maintain accurate documentation and an audit trail throughout the estimating process. • Incorporate project schedules, logistics, phasing, and site conditions into estimates. • Work closely with operations and field teams to identify cost-effective construction approaches. • Support bid-day activities, procurement presentations, and major estimate deliverables. • Assist with analysis of building components and MEP systems. • Build strong working relationships with subcontractors, vendors, project teams, and clients. • Provide guidance, training, and mentorship to other team members.
What We’re Looking For • 2–5+ years of commercial construction estimating experience. • Experience estimating $20M+ commercial construction projects. • Strong understanding of construction plans, specifications, scopes of work, and subcontractor pricing. • Experience with On-Screen Takeoff. • Experience with BuildingConnected. • Strong Microsoft Excel skills. • Bachelor’s degree required. • Strong communication, organization, and collaboration skills. • Ability to occasionally travel as needed.
Compensation & Benefits • Competitive salary of $109,579–$135,000. • Full benefits package. • Opportunity to work on complex, high-value commercial construction projects. • Potential relocation assistance for an ideal candidate. • Opportunity for continued career growth into a higher-level estimating management role.