Estimating Manager

CTI And Associates Inc.•Richland, WA

6d•$132,423 - $175,000

About The Position

CTI is a comprehensive contractor delivering environmental, remediation, and construction services to Federal agencies, industrial partners, and State and local governments. The Estimating Manager leads the estimating team and oversees estimates, processes, proposal support, and cost forecasting. The role collaborates across operations, engineering, procurement, project management, and business development, and provides estimating expertise in civil, concrete, structural, and vertical construction scopes. Responsibilities may change or be assigned at any time.

Requirements

Experience with DOE and DoD contracts is required.
Experience preparing technical writing deliverables, including Basis of Estimate documentation, proposal narratives, and methodology statements.
Excellent analytical, mathematical, and problem-solving skills.
High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
Must receive a satisfactory pre-hire drug screen and background check.
Must possess a valid driver's license and clean driving record.
Must be able to meet the physical requirements.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field (preferred).
Minimum of 10 years of experience in estimating, cost analysis, or related functions within construction, defense, or energy sectors (preferred).
Minimum of 10 years of construction experience, including civil, concrete, structural, and vertical construction (preferred).
Prior leadership or team-lead experience (preferred).
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and estimating software such as Bluebeam, AGTEK, CAD, PlanSwift, or similar (preferred).

Responsibilities

Lead, mentor, and develop the estimating team through direction, coaching, and performance feedback.
Review and approve estimates for accuracy, completeness, and alignment with project requirements.
Develop, implement, and maintain standardized estimating processes, tools, and best practices.
Collaborate with operations, engineering, procurement, project management, and business development to gather inputs and validate assumptions.
Analyze drawings, specifications, and project scope to prepare detailed cost breakdowns.
Conduct risk assessments and identify cost drivers, contingencies, and value-engineering opportunities.
Manage the estimating pipeline and workload to ensure proposals are delivered on time.
Maintain current knowledge of materials, labor rates, subcontractor pricing, and industry trends.
Oversee subcontractor and vendor pricing solicitations and maintain supplier relationships.
Support bid strategy, pricing decisions, and proposal presentations.
Track estimate accuracy and improve forecasting and cost-model performance.
Support project handoff to operations to ensure a smooth transition and alignment on budget assumptions.
Provide estimating expertise in civil, concrete, structural, and vertical construction scopes.
Perform other reasonable directives, responsibilities, and activities as assigned.