Cost Estimation Manager

AppleOne Employment Services; Barceloneta (PR); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cost Estimation Manager role at AppleOne Employment Services in Barceloneta, PR oversees the Estimating Department for the doors and windows manufacturing sector. You’ll drive accuracy in proposals and improve estimating efficiency while guiding a team of estimators.

Interested candidates should have a civil/architectural engineering background with project management and cost-estimating experience, plus proficiency in AutoCAD.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Drafting, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in construction project management, estimating, or manufacturing.
• Experience reading blueprints, technical specifications, and architectural drawings.
• Strong knowledge of material, labor, and overhead cost estimating processes.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD or similar software.

Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise, and organize the daily operations of the Estimating Department, ensuring clear priorities and timely completion of assignments.
• Oversee the full estimating process, from the initial review of project documents through the final submission of proposals.
• Analyze and interpret blueprints, technical specifications, addenda, RFIs, and contract documents to validate project scope and requirements.
• Review and audit estimates to ensure accuracy in quantities, costs, margins, commercial terms, and compliance with project requirements.
• Provide technical support, mentoring, and direction to estimators and junior estimators.
• Collaborate with Sales, Project Management, Engineering, Operations, and Procurement teams to ensure estimates are aligned with the company’s capabilities and business strategies.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Communication

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Drafting, or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking a Cost Estimation Manager to lead and optimize the operations of the Estimating Department for an established company in the industrial manufacturing of doors and windows. This position is ideal for a leader with strong technical expertise, sound business judgment, and experience in construction, architectural systems manufacturing, doors, windows, etc.

The Cost Estimation Manager will have a direct impact on the accuracy of proposals, the operational efficiency of the estimating team, and the achievement of the company’s strategic business objectives. This opportunity offers stability, exposure to industrial and infrastructure projects, collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, and the opportunity to develop talent within a professional, structured, and team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• - Lead, supervise, and organize the daily operations of the Estimating Department, ensuring clear priorities and timely completion of assignments.
• - Oversee the full estimating process, from the initial review of project documents through the final submission of proposals.
• - Analyze and interpret blueprints, technical specifications, addenda, RFIs, and contract documents to validate project scope and requirements.
• - Review and audit estimates to ensure accuracy in quantities, costs, margins, commercial terms, and compliance with project requirements.
• - Provide technical support, mentoring, and direction to estimators and junior estimators.
• - Collaborate with Sales, Project Management, Engineering, Operations, and Procurement teams to ensure estimates are aligned with the company’s capabilities and business strategies.

Compensation & Benefits

• - Annual Salary: $80,000–$100,000
• - Employment Type: Direct Hire
• - Location: Barceloneta, PR
• - Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–4:00 PM

Requirements

• - Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Drafting, or a related field.
• - Minimum of 5 years of experience in construction project management, estimating, or manufacturing.
• - Experience reading and interpreting blueprints, technical specifications, and architectural drawings.
• - Strong knowledge of material, labor, and overhead cost estimating processes.
• - Proficiency in AutoCAD or similar software.
• - Ability to lead teams, establish priorities, review technical details, and communicate findings clearly and effectively.
• - Strong business judgment and commercial awareness when evaluating costs, margins, proposal terms, and customer requirements.
• - Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.

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For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, AppleOne is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.

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