Estimating Manager

Encore Talent Solutions is currently seeking an Estimating Manager for a position located in Cincinnati, OH.

Job Description

We are seeking an Estimating Manager to join our dynamic team. In this role, you lead the Estimating Team and plays a key role throughout the lifecycle of project proposals.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to deliver high-quality solutions in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

Team Leadership & Employee Development:

• Manage and mentor the Estimating Team, including co-ops, fostering professional growth and identifying training opportunities.
• Assign projects and balance workloads across the team.
• Ensure alignment and accountability through consistent communication during the sales process.
• Facilitate team discussions to build consensus and resolve conflicts constructively.
• Lead conversations to address technical, interpersonal, and process-related challenges.

Process & Standards Management:

• Ensure the Estimating Team adheres to established sales procedures.
• Oversee the creation and maintenance of SOPs for the sales and estimating processes in collaboration with Operations and Preconstruction teams.
• Manage the development of deliverables lists for the Preconstruction team during the bid phase.

Project Oversight & Estimating:

• Collaborate with the Chief Business Development Officer (CBDO) to evaluate incoming RFPs and identify projects aligned with company goals.
• Participate in page-turn meetings to assess scope, risks, and opportunities.
• Ensure timely and complete execution of all bid-related tasks, including:
• Scope definition
• Vendor and subcontractor review
• Identification of challenges and unique project features
• RFP deliverables
• War room setup
• Bid package preparation
• Design assist support
• Provide estimating support based on project complexity and team capacity.
• Guide estimators in coordinating with Shop, Engineering, and Field Management to develop comprehensive labor and material estimates.

Technical & Strategic Expertise:

• Support the CBDO in managing war room activities and refining cost worksheets.
• Review final bid proposals for accuracy, clarity, and completeness.
• Ensure all estimates are consistent, reliable, and submitted on time.
• Identify value engineering opportunities and apply industry standards to all estimating work.
• Offer innovative solutions to bid challenges.

Financial Oversight:

• Lead the analysis and documentation of potential risks in contract documents.
• Produce thorough bid documentation with a focus on profitability and revenue generation.
• Encourage the team to identify cost-saving opportunities while maintaining project value.
• Collaborate with the CBDO to manage estimating workload and prioritize strategic project pursuits.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management or Associate’s degree related field preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Estimating, Engineering, or Project Management within the glass/glazing industry; experience with custom unitized curtain wall systems preferred.
• Proficient in interpreting construction documents, specifications, contracts, and budgets.
• Strong understanding of engineering and architectural principles.
• Detail-oriented with excellent analytical and mathematical skills.
• Effective communicator with the ability to convey technical information clearly.
• Collaborative team player who thrives under pressure and adapts to changing priorities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Willingness to travel as required.

Work Environment & Location:

• Location: Cincinnati, OH
• Collaborative team environment with opportunities for professional growth.

Encore Talent Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We respect and seek to empower each individual and support the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills, and experiences within our workforce.