Estimating Manager

STRUCTURAL•Boston, MA

19h•Onsite

About The Position

STRUCTURAL integrates technology-driven solutions with specialty contracting services to improve, protect, and enhance the existing infrastructure of owners directly, and in partnership with designers and contractors. STRUCTURAL offers a wide range of specialty repair and maintenance services and is the largest concrete repair contractor in the United States, with roughly 2,500 employees working from locations nationwide and in select international markets. STRUCTURAL is the open-shop contracting business line of Structural Group. Join Our Team as an Estimating Manager! We are seeking an experienced Estimating Manager to lead estimating strategy, team development, and preconstruction efforts for complex construction projects for our New England Teams. This role is critical in driving competitive, risk-aware solutions and partnering with business development, operations, and technical teams to win high-value work. You will oversee all estimating activities within the branch, lead key pursuits, and mentor a high-performing team of estimators.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent experience
10+ years of construction estimating experience
Proven experience managing estimating teams
Strong background in: Design-build and conceptual estimating
Strong background in: Large, complex projects ($10M+)
Strong background in: Bid strategy development and execution
Proficiency with: Estimating software and Excel
Proficiency with: Construction drawings and specifications
Proficiency with: Scheduling tools (Level 2 schedules preferred)
Proficiency with: CRM tools (e.g., Salesforce)

Nice To Haves

Strategic thinker with strong business acumen
Ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams
Strong communication and presentation skills
Deep understanding of market conditions and competitive landscape
Passion for mentoring and developing talent

Responsibilities

Lead, mentor, and develop a team of estimators and preconstruction professionals
Manage performance, career development, and training plans
Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, safety, and continuous improvement
Oversee all estimating efforts for the branch; lead select strategic pursuits directly
Drive conceptual and design-build estimating for complex projects
Ensure alignment between estimating, operations, and business development teams
Develop and execute winning bid strategies based on market conditions and competitor insights
Leverage historical data, pricing trends, and market intelligence to guide decisions
Establish and share best practices across the estimating team
Partner with Business Development to support capture strategies and client engagement
Collaborate with engineering partners and SMEs to develop innovative solutions
Align internal stakeholders across operations, sales, and leadership
Support and lead client presentations, proposals, and interviews
Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and industry partners
Identify and mitigate project risks during preconstruction
Support or lead contract negotiations and review terms and conditions
Ensure adherence to company risk management processes
Oversee estimating tools, data systems, and historical cost databases
Implement standard processes, SOPs, and best practices
Drive continuous improvement in estimating accuracy and efficiency