Project Estimator/Pre-Construction Manager

Company Description Huffman Engineering, Inc., a Nebraska-based engineering design and build firm, specializes in engineering services and control systems integration. The company is recognized in the System Integrator Hall of Fame by Control Engineering and Plant Engineering publications (WTWH Media), reflecting its long-standing industry leadership. Core capabilities include custom control panels, PLC programming, operator interface programming, and instrumentation. Team members collaborate with a diverse range of industrial and infrastructure clients to deliver reliable, automated solutions. The organization values technical excellence, safety, and practical problem-solving in every project.

Role Description

The Project Estimator is a full-time, on-site role based in Lincoln, NE or Omaha, NE, responsible for preparing accurate and timely cost estimates for engineering and control systems integration projects. Day-to-day tasks include reviewing drawings, specifications, and scope documents, quantifying materials and labor, and developing detailed estimates and proposals. The role involves collaborating with engineers, project managers, business development team, and vendors to obtain pricing, validate assumptions, and ensure estimates align with technical requirements and company standards. The Project Estimator will also assist in identifying cost-saving opportunities, evaluating subcontractor and supplier quotes, and supporting budgeting efforts throughout the project lifecycle. This position requires maintaining organized records of estimates, updating cost databases, and contributing to continuous improvement of estimating processes. Serve as a centralized expert in industrial preconstruction.

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Qualifications

• Strong cost-focused skills, including Cost Management, Budgeting, and experience tracking and forecasting project financials.
• Proficiency in Construction Estimating and Project Estimation, with the ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, and scopes of work.
• Effective Communication skills, including clear written and verbal communication with internal teams, clients, and vendors.
• Experience with estimating or project management software and strong Excel skills.
• Preferred experience in engineering, industrial automation, construction, or control systems integration environments.
• Ability to analyze data, identify risks, and develop realistic assumptions for time, materials, and labor.
• Associate or bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or a related technical field, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Demonstrated attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple estimates and deadlines.
• Due to client contracts, must be U.S. citizen