Estimating Leader — Drive Bids, Budgets & Team

Ace Technologies, LLC.; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Life, Dental & Vision

PTO & Holiday Pay

401(k) Company Match

Apprenticeship Programs

Job summary

Ace Technologies, LLC. is seeking an Estimating Manager to lead the divisional estimating team, drive bid strategy, and oversee accurate cost assessments for complex projects.

You will coordinate with operations and executives to influence project selection and pricing, ensure profitability, and mentor a skilled team. The role requires strong knowledge of commercial construction estimating, means and methods, and integration with design and procurement.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of systems/low-voltage estimating experience in industrial or commercial settings.
• High School/GED required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Post-secondary certificate preferred.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Directly leads and develops the estimating team, including hiring, coaching, and performance management.
• Drives estimating strategy, bid selection, and risk evaluation with operations and executive leadership.
• Prepare estimates, BOMs, takeoffs, RFIs, and proposals for bids.
• Coordinate and streamline the bid process for each project.
• Analyze plans to prepare time, cost, materials, and labor estimates.
• Assess cost effectiveness of products and services; track actual costs vs bids.
• Consult with clients, vendors, engineers, and contractors on estimates.
• Review estimates with leadership after contract awards; assist budgets and schedules.

Skills

Commercial budgeting

Critical thinking

Negotiations

AutoCAD comprehension

PDF editing

Means and methods

Small-team leadership

Blueprints reading

Resource management

Computers

Education

High School/GED

Bachelor's degree preferred

Post-Secondary Certificate preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

PDF editing suites

BOMs/Takeoffs

Job description

Ace Technologies, LLC. is seeking an Estimating Manager to lead the divisional estimating team, drive bid strategy, and oversee accurate cost assessments for complex projects.

You will coordinate with operations and executives to influence project selection and pricing, ensure profitability, and mentor a skilled team. The role requires strong knowledge of commercial construction estimating, means and methods, and integration with design and procurement.