Construction Estimating Manager #ESF4604

COA Network Inc; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Benefits

Job summary

COA Network Inc is seeking an experienced Construction Estimator to prepare detailed cost estimates for bids and negotiated proposals in Oklahoma City. You will conduct quantity takeoffs, review drawings and specs, and coordinate pricing with subcontractors and vendors to develop accurate, audit-ready estimates.

You will lead and mentor junior estimators, contribute to value engineering, and support procurement and logistics planning across multiple trades.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field preferred (equivalent experience considered).
• 3+ years of commercial construction estimating experience (5+ years preferred).
• Strong knowledge of commercial construction methods, trade scopes, labor productivity, and general requirements.
• Experience performing quantity takeoffs and developing comprehensive cost estimates.
• Proficiency with construction estimating software and Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Experience building strong relationships with subcontractors, vendors, and project teams.
• Willingness to travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed cost estimates for competitive bids and negotiated proposals.
• Perform quantity takeoffs and review project drawings and specifications.
• Solicit, evaluate, and coordinate subcontractor and vendor pricing.
• Develop and manage scopes of work for all construction trades.
• Prepare material pricing summaries and maintain estimate documentation.
• Utilize project schedules, logistics, and construction sequencing to develop accurate estimates.
• Collaborate with operations and field teams to identify value engineering and cost-saving opportunities.
• Support project logistics, staging, phasing, procurement presentations, and bid-day activities.
• Prepare professional estimate deliverables and maintain complete audit trails.
• Mentor junior estimators and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Commercial Construction Estimating

Cost Estimating

Quantity Takeoffs

Vendor Management

Value Engineering

Scheduling & Logistics

Communication & Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related field

Tools

PlanSwift

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Type: Full Time Location: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Pay: Great Pay, Benefits + Relocation Assistance Available

Top reasons to work for my client:

• Founded in 1924, our client is a family and employee-owned commercial building contractor
• They are ranked consistently among the top contractors nationwide in several specialty areas.
• They have 20 offices nationally and employs over 2,500 employees.
• They donate more than ten percent of their pre-tax earnings to charities all around the country every year.
• Career advancement, autonomy in the workplace

• Founded in 1924, our client is a family and employee-owned commercial building contractor
• They are ranked consistently among the top contractors nationwide in several specialty areas.
• They have 20 offices nationally and employs over 2,500 employees.
• They donate more than ten percent of their pre-tax earnings to charities all around the country every year.
• Career advancement, autonomy in the workplace

Job Description

What you will be doing:

• Prepare detailed cost estimates for competitive bids and negotiated proposals.
• Perform quantity takeoffs and review project drawings and specifications.
• Solicit, evaluate, and coordinate subcontractor and vendor pricing.
• Develop and manage scopes of work for all construction trades.
• Prepare material pricing summaries and maintain estimate documentation.
• Utilize project schedules, logistics, and construction sequencing to develop accurate estimates.
• Collaborate with operations and field teams to identify value engineering and cost-saving opportunities.
• Support project logistics, staging, phasing, procurement presentations, and bid-day activities.
• Prepare professional estimate deliverables and maintain complete audit trails.
• Mentor junior estimators and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Experience you will need:

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field preferred (equivalent experience considered).
• 3+ years of commercial construction estimating experience (5+ years of overall construction experience preferred).
• Strong knowledge of commercial construction methods, trade scopes, labor productivity, and general requirements.
• Experience performing quantity takeoffs and developing comprehensive cost estimates.
• Proficiency with construction estimating software and Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Experience building strong relationships with subcontractors, vendors, and project teams.
• Willingness to travel as needed.
• Required Skills: Commercial Construction Estimating, Cost Estimating & Quantity Takeoffs, Trade Partner & Vendor Management, Bid Preparation & Procurement Support, Value Engineering, Construction Scheduling & Logistics, Microsoft Excel, Construction Estimating Software, Strong Communication & Collaboration.
• Ideal Candidate: Proven experience estimating commercial construction projects, strong understanding of construction means and methods across multiple trades, detail-oriented with excellent analytical and organizational skills, collaborative team player who can work effectively with operations, field teams, subcontractors, and clients, passionate about delivering accurate estimates while identifying opportunities to improve project profitability.