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
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.
Disclaimer: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the responsibilities and requirements of the position. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. The company reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary.
