Estimating Manager
About The Position
The Estimating Manager for the Colorado District leads a growing team of estimators and helps determine which projects to pursue and how to develop competitive, well-informed bids. The role drives subcontractor and vendor engagement, challenges assumptions, and ensures estimates are disciplined, accurate, and aligned with project risks and opportunities. It also provides leadership and structure for complex pursuits and supports the development of stronger, more resilient communities. The manager works with operational and business development leaders to select pursuits, provides technical and industry knowledge on risk, contract management, owner relationships, and vendor or subcontractor partnerships, and oversees estimate quality and pursuit coordination. The role also leads joint venture and project hand-off meetings to support effective knowledge transfer from pursuit to active project management.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field required.
- 10+ years of estimating and cost control experience required.
- Demonstrated experience across construction, design, finance, and management.
- Proven success delivering heavy civil estimates ($50–500M+) across Bid-Build and Alternative Delivery models, including collaborative delivery environments.
- Expert knowledge of HCSS HeavyBid Estimating Software.
- Ability to lead and mentor a growing team while driving creative, innovative solutions to construction challenges.
- Understanding of the best-value approach to winning new work.
- Expert knowledge of construction engineering and project delivery methods across heavy civil infrastructure, including highways, bridges, dams, reservoirs, water conveyance/utilities, and tunnels.
- Strong negotiation and influencing skills required.
Nice To Haves
- Previous field or operations experience is strongly preferred.
- Previous experience working on JV bid teams is strongly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Work with operational and business development leaders to determine which pursuits to engage in within the assigned District.
- Provide technical and industry knowledge related to risk, contract management, owner relationships, and vendor or subcontractor partnerships.
- Delegate review of projects and applicable regulations required for construction to meet disadvantaged business requirements and minority participation agreements.
- Review direct reports’ work for accuracy, innovation, and completeness.
- Coordinate and review project pursuit schedules with the lead estimator and pursuit team support.
- Review total estimates for all projects for accuracy and completeness before formal submission.
- Participate in pre-bid meetings, bid strategy meetings, and representation meetings as required.
- Participate in project debriefings with estimating, engineering, and production teams after project completion to discuss positive and negative aspects.
- Monitor record keeping of bid documents and bid results.
- Lead joint venture (JV) meetings and hand-off meetings between the pursuit phase and the active project management team to ensure complete and accurate knowledge transfer.
- Lead and mentor a growing team of estimators.
- Research and promote more effective and efficient estimating methods.
Benefits
- Comprehensive compensation package and paid time off program
- Industry-leading 401(k)/RRSP
- Medical/Extended Health Care, Dental, Vision and/or Provincial Medical
- Wellness benefits and Employee Assistance Program
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
