Estimating Manager

Murray Company Mechanical Contractors; Cypress (CA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Ownership (ESOP) 15%

3% 401(k) match

Company-paid medical coverage

Life insurance

Vision and dental insurance

Job summary

Murray Company Mechanical Contractors is seeking an Estimating Manager to lead our estimating team, manage project estimates, coordinate with subcontractors, and ensure accurate proposal delivery. The ideal candidate will mentor estimators and support business development while collaborating with project teams to price changes effectively.

Location options include San Leandro, Livermore, or Sacramento, CA. A strong background in process piping, HVAC, sheet metal, and/or plumbing is preferred.

Qualifications

• 5–10+ years of hands‑on estimating team leadership and people management experience.
• 10+ years of cradle‑to‑grave estimating mechanical systems.
• Experience in business development with new and existing clients and cross‑selling opportunities.
• Familiarity with estimating software: Autobid, Trimble, QuickPen, FastPIPE, etc.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the estimating team, assign workloads, set priorities, and manage performance for high‑quality deliverables.
• Regularly contact Pre‑Construction Departments of targeted GC partners to identify opportunities.
• Evaluate opportunities to pursue projects aligned with the business model and margins.
• Review plans, P&IDs, specs, and contracts to identify work impacts before estimating.

Skills

Team leadership

Estimating leadership

Business development

Cross-selling opportunities

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management or mechanical/civil engineering

Tools

Autobid

Trimble

QuickPen

FastPIPE

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Come grow with us…

At Murray Company, how we operate is defined by shared values that are 100 years in the making -Safety, Quality, Honesty, Hard Work and Pride of Ownership. These values have led to our company consistently being in the top 15% on ENRs Best Specialty Contractor’s list. Bring your enthusiasm and unique perspective to Murray Company where you will have the opportunity to grow with us professionally, personally, and financially. Join a team that cares about helping you thrive and succeed. You’ll work alongside talented colleagues while establishing lifelong friendships and making a difference in our company and the specialty contracting community. As a part of Murray Company, you’ll build long-term wealth by enjoying employee-ownership, great compensation, health & wellness benefits, and matched 401(k) retirement plan.

Position Summary

The Estimating Manager is responsible for supervising the estimating staff, managing project estimate deliverables, coordinating with subcontractors, and ensuring the accuracy and completeness of all proposals related to. This individual will play a key role in training and mentoring a team of estimators, supporting business development initiatives, and collaborating with project teams to validate and price changes effectively. The ideal candidate will have deep project scope specializing in at least one of the following trades: process piping, HVAC, sheet metal, and/or plumbing.

Location: San Leandro, Livermore or Sacramento, CA

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the estimating team, including assigning workloads, setting priorities, and managing performance to ensure high-quality deliverables.
• Regularly contact the Pre-Construction Departments of our targeted community of General Contractors to identify opportunities.
• Evaluate opportunities to ensure we pursue projects with the best opportunity for success; are consistent with our business model; exploit our competitive advantages and can contribute margins consistent with the business plan.
• Review all plans, P&ID’s, specifications, and contracts prior to preparing the estimate to ensure any impacts on the work are identified.
• Learn and operate a computer-based take-off and estimating system that can provide reproducible results.
• Assist in selling the project, including but not limited to developing a scope of supply; presentations if required; entertaining; negotiating and closing.
• Assist with budget preparation for initial project set-up and any priced change order work for the Project Managers.
• Participate in the kickoff meeting; presenting the scope of work, work plan, budget, unusual requirements and any critical limitations on the scope of our work.
• Monitor progress of the work for purposes of comparing actual production rates with bid rates.
• Assist in preparation of project forecasts, claims and schedules; if required.
• Assist in productivity tracking of labor units.
• Lead weekly staff meetings for the purposes of identifying any scope deviations, monitoring production and forecasting future work.
• Assist with developing alternate plans to recover projects where actual performance is not meeting budgeted plan.

Qualifications

Required

• 5-10+ years of hands‑on estimating team leadership and people management experience.
• 10+ years of experience in cradle‑to‑grave estimating mechanical systems.
• Experience in business development with new and existing clients and engaging in cross‑selling opportunities.
• Familiarity with various Estimating software (Autobid, Trimble, QuickPen, FastPIPE, etc.)
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office products, particularly Excel.

Preferred

• Field/Craft experience.
• Expertise in estimating and close of large‑scale high‑purity / process piping mechanical projects, ideally in the semiconductor or biopharmaceutical sectors.
• Understanding of piping and installation of equipment.
• Bachelor’s degree in construction management or mechanical engineering, civil engineering or related field.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk.
• Must be able to lift to 15 pounds at times.
• Must have visual acuity to see and interpret detailed construction drawings on computer screens and on paper.
• Must be able to traverse uneven surfaces on project sites and climb stairs to access project site temporary offices.

Compensation

$135,000.00 - $190,000.00 per year

Total Rewards

Murray Company offers a generous total rewards package to include no less than a 15% Employee Stock Ownership (ESOP) contribution annually on top of a discretionary cash bonus program. Additional benefits include a 3% 401(k) match, 100% company‑paid medical coverage for employee (up to 2/3 for family), company provided life insurance, optional vision and dental insurance, and more.