Estimating Manager

Premise • Minneapolis, MN

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Estimating Manager reviews and tracks customer requests for estimates, develops project estimates, follows up on submitted estimates, and creates, reviews, and delivers job start packages to the Projects team. The role reviews completed jobs and margins to identify improvements to estimating practices and ensures Premise Inc. crews have the budget information needed to complete projects on time, within budget, and to customer satisfaction. The position leads, manages, and supervises Estimators in the department.

The role works with customers and internal teams to prepare estimates from conceptual design through IFC-level construction pricing. It coordinates with engineering, project management, procurement, and operations to validate scope, drawings, quantities, equipment requirements, constructability, and cost assumptions. The position also supports Program Directors and account Managers with estimate creation and presentations, as needed.

The position is performed in a normal indoor office environment. The schedule is 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, with three days in the office. There is a possibility of moving to a hybrid arrangement after the training period. The role may occasionally require travel to remote job sites.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field, or a combination of education, training, or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• At least 4 years of experience working as an Estimator or in a similar role.
• Knowledge of electrical and telecommunications construction, including a basic technical understanding of the work being estimated and construction workflow, duties, and tasks.
• Knowledge of civil estimation, including reviewing geotechnical reports and civil drawings to produce accurate sitework estimates.
• Ability to write professionally and clearly, edit work for spelling and grammar, and present numerical data effectively.
• Ability to adapt to changes in the estimating process, manage competing demands, adjust approach or method to fit the situation, and deal with frequent changes, delays, or unexpected events.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate clearly and succinctly with peers, management, and customers at all levels and from varied backgrounds.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills; ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and workflows, meet deadlines, and prepare schedules and step-by-step action plans.
• Ability to effectively use Premise-provided software and tools, including Microsoft Office Suite, PDF software, and ProEst project management software, and learn other software as needed.
• Proficiency with estimating systems and software; ability to use customer RFP portals; familiarity with ProCore or other project management software.
• Ability to evaluate and implement AI software solutions to improve takeoffs and RFP review.
• Good understanding of profit, budgets, margins, invoicing, and revenue recognition.
• Ability to promote and model Premise Core Values: Be Ready to Learn, Own the Result, Build Trust, and Drive to Complete.
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 15 pounds.
• While performing job duties, regularly stand, sit, walk, lift, talk, hear, see, reach, grasp, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, telephone, and other office equipment.

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge of construction, quality, safety, and OSHA guidelines.
• Certification through the American Society of Professional Estimators (ASPE) or the Association for the Advancement of Cost Engineering (AACE) International.
• Ability to occasionally travel to remote job sites.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to maintain a clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Review RFPs and SOWs to understand requirements and prepare estimates in the customer’s requested format.
• Prioritize, track, and manage estimating workload to ensure timely responses and submittals.
• Develop detailed cost estimates from conceptual design through IFC-level construction pricing, including quantity takeoffs, labor-hour development, labor and equipment pricing, subcontractor quotations, vendor material pricing, productivity factors, and project-specific risk considerations.
• Coordinate with engineering, project management, procurement, and operations to validate project scope, drawings, quantities, equipment requirements, constructability, and cost assumptions.
• Support Program Directors and account Managers in creating and presenting estimates, as needed.
• Follow up on submitted estimates, solicit customer feedback, and use feedback to refine pricing models.
• Maintain and apply historical cost and productivity data for conceptual estimates, benchmark pricing, and improved estimating accuracy.
• Identify and suggest project savings and efficiencies to Project and Operations teams.
• Perform pre-estimate site walks and visit active job sites, as needed.
• Build and maintain long-term relationships with key subcontractors and vendors.
• Lead and manage assigned staff, including interviewing, hiring, training, planning and assigning work, directing work, appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining employees, coaching and mentoring, and resolving complaints and problems.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager