Estimating Manager

Job Title: Estimating Manager

Location: Livermore, California, United States

Salary: $125,000-$145,000

Skills: Estimation, Electrical Estimation, Construction, Accubid, Electrical, Electrical Construction, Cost Analysis

About the Construction Company / The Opportunity:

Join a leading construction organization where precision, accountability, and customer service drive successful project delivery. As Estimating Manager, you will oversee the estimating function, strengthen bidding processes, and collaborate closely with project teams, owners, subcontractors, and field operations. This is an opportunity to lead a high-performing team while shaping accurate, competitive estimates for complex electrical construction projects.

Responsibilities:

• Lead, manage, and hold the estimating team accountable to company standards, deadlines, and performance expectations.
• Coordinate with owners, project managers, subcontractors, and project stakeholders to resolve technical matters throughout planning, negotiation, and contract execution.
• Review estimator budgets, establish bid review processes, and prepare accurate final bids.
• Analyze labor, materials, equipment, location, and other cost factors to develop timely and competitive estimates.
• Evaluate alternative construction methods and pricing strategies to improve bid competitiveness.
• Ensure appropriate subcontractor coverage on bid day and maintain effective subcontractor relationships.
• Assess project risks, develop mitigation strategies, and communicate potential construction obstacles and solutions.
• Communicate estimate details and project scope to field operations during pre-construction meetings.
• Complete estimates from initial review through final submission with minimal oversight.
• Train, mentor, and review estimating staff while promoting accountability, performance, and continuous improvement.
• Engage with operations to evaluate project details and understand how operational decisions affect the budget.
• Negotiate effectively with clients and support successful contract execution.

Must-Have Skills:

• Minimum five years of estimating experience with responsibilities comparable to this role.
• Strong knowledge of construction practices, electrical construction, and applicable scopes of work.
• Working knowledge and comprehension of construction plans and specifications.
• Experience developing estimates and performing cost analysis for labor, materials, equipment, and other project factors.
• Knowledge of various construction pricing models and estimating methodologies.
• Strong analytical, mathematical, problem-solving, organizational, and time-management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with effective negotiation capabilities.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to train, mentor, delegate, and hold team members accountable.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in construction or a related discipline.
• Proficiency with electrical estimating tools such as Accubid.

Nice-to-Have Skills:

• Experience overseeing an estimating department or leading a construction estimating team.
• Background coordinating with owners, subcontractors, project managers, and field operations.
• Experience leading formal estimate review meetings and pre-construction handoffs.
• Familiarity with historical cost databases and using cost history to validate estimates.
• Experience evaluating alternative means, construction methods, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Strong understanding of construction management processes from preconstruction through project execution.
• Experience with commercial electrical construction projects and comprehensive trade scopes.
• Ability to promote a culture centered on accountability, performance, customer service, and continuous improvement.