What are the responsibilities and job description for the Estimating Manager position at FlatironDragados?
As Estimating Manager for our Colorado District, y ou’re not just pricing work—you’re shaping which projects we win and how we win them. Y ou will lead a growing team of estimators and play a key role in developing competitive, well-informed bids. You’ll drive subcontractor and vendor engagement, challenge assumptions, and ensure estimates are disciplined, accurate, and aligned with project risk and opportunity. This is a leadership role for someone who can influence outcomes, negotiate with confidence, and bring structure and clarity to complex pursuits.
Bring your diverse ideas to build stronger, more resilient communities.
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What You Will Be Doing
Some of the benefits you may be eligible for as an employee are:
Salary Min
USD $205,000.00/Yr.
Salary Max
USD $250,000.00/Yr.
Bring your diverse ideas to build stronger, more resilient communities.
Apply now and transform your career with us.
What You Will Be Doing
- Works with operations and business development leadership to determine pursuit selection across the Central Colorado District.
- Provides technical and industry expertise related to risk, contract management, owner relationships, and subcontractor/vendor partnerships.
- Delegates and oversees review of project scope and applicable regulations to ensure compliance with disadvantaged business requirements and minority participation agreements.
- Reviews work of direct reports to ensure accuracy, completeness, and innovative approach.
- Coordinates and reviews pursuit schedules with the lead estimator and support teams.
- Reviews total project estimates to ensure accuracy and completeness prior to formal submission.
- Participates in pre-bid meetings, bid strategy sessions, and client-facing presentations as required.
- Leads post-bid and post-project debriefs with estimating, engineering, and operations teams to capture lessons learned and performance outcomes.
- Oversees record keeping and documentation of bid submissions and results.
- Leads Joint Venture (JV) meetings and handoff between pursuit and project teams to ensure accurate and complete knowledge transfer.
- Bachelor's Degree in a related field required.
- 10 years estimating and cost control experience required, with previous field/operations experience strongly preferred.
- 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.
- Previous experience working on JV bid teams strongly preferred.
- Ability to lead and mentor a growing team while driving creative, innovative solutions to construction challenges.
- Research and promote more effective and efficient estimating methods.
- Understands 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.
Some of the benefits you may be eligible for as an employee are:
- 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 & Employee Assistance Program
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
Salary Min
USD $205,000.00/Yr.
Salary Max
USD $250,000.00/Yr.
Salary : $205,000 - $250,000