ESTIMATING MANAGER

Ace Technologies, LLC; Hahira (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

401(k) match

Apprenticeship programs

Tool discounts

Job summary

Ace Technologies, LLC in Georgia is seeking an Estimating Manager to lead the Divisional Estimating Team, own bid strategy, and drive profitability. The role reports to the Director of Business Development and requires a track record in systems/low-voltage estimating for commercial projects.

The position demands 7+ years of estimating experience, strong leadership, and expertise with BOMs, takeoffs, and cost analysis to support win rates and margins across multiple projects.

Qualifications

• References, background check, and drug screen tests may be required.
• Minimum 7 years of systems/low-voltage estimating experience in industrial or commercial settings.
• Ability to lead, coach, and develop a estimating team.

Responsibilities

• Directly leads, develops, and manages the estimating team, including hiring, performance management, coaching, and ensuring productivity.
• Drive estimating strategy, bid selection, and risk evaluation with operations and leadership.
• Prepare estimates including BOMs, takeoffs, RFIs, and proposals.
• Coordinate bid processes and streamline workflows for each project.
• Analyze blueprints and documentation to estimate time, cost, materials, and labor.
• Assess cost effectiveness and monitor actuals vs bids as projects develop.
• Consult with clients, vendors, engineers, and contractors on estimates and changes.
• Maintain tendering processes and negotiate with suppliers/subcontractors.

Skills

Commercial construction budgeting

Critical thinking

Negotiations

AutoCAD

PDF editing

Construction means and methods

Small-team leadership

Blueprints interpretation

Resource management

Computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree preferred

Post-Secondary Certificate preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

PDF editing suites

Job description

Are you looking for a career, not just a job? Look no further as Ace Technologies, LLC is the place for you! Ace Technologies is a full-service integrator. While our roots are in industrial controls, Ace Technologies has grown into Video Surveillance, Fire Alarm and Mass Notification, Telecom and Networking, and Audio Visual and Aerial Survey and Photography just to name a few. As technology constantly evolves, so do we. Ace Technologies stays on the cutting edge of business technology. Our history of safety and quality has been established through years of successful projects and satisfied customers. Ace Technologies is growing bigger in business each year and has no signs of slowing down!

BENEFITS ARE THE GAME CHANGER!

• Health, Life, Dental ,Vision Plans, PTO, Holiday Pay and more
• 401(k) Program with a Company Match
• Apprenticeship Programs and Workforce Development Opportunities
• Employee corporate discounts and Tool Purchase Programs

General Summary

The Estimating Manager is accountable for the overall performance, accuracy, and profitability of the estimating function, including win rates, margin performance, and bid strategy execution. The Estimating Manager will be the lead/supervisor for the Divisional Estimating Team. The Estimating Manager will report to the Director of Business Development.

Preferred Job Skills

• Commercial construction budgeting and scheduling
• Critical thinking
• Customer and vendor negotiations
• AutoCAD (or similar) comprehension
• PDF editing suites
• Commercial construction means and methods
• Small-team leadership
• Ability to comprehend blueprints, drawings, and specifications
• Internal/external resource management
• Strong computer skills

Mandatory Hiring Requirements

References, Background Check, Drug Screen Testing, Valid Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Directly leads, develops, and manages the estimating team, including hiring, performance management, coaching, and ensuring team productivity and consistency.
• Drives estimating strategy, bid selection, and risk evaluation, partnering with operations and executive leadership to influence which projects to pursue and how they are priced.
• Perform all aspects of systems/low-voltage estimating including composing BOMs, performing takeoffs, inputting takeoff data, submitting RFIs, and writing proposals.
• Assist the estimating team to coordinate and streamline the bid process on each individual project.
• Analyze blueprints and other documentation to prepare time, cost, materials, and labor estimates.
• Assess cost effectiveness of products, projects, or services, tracking actual costs relative to bids as the project develops.
• Consult with clients, vendors, personnel in other departments or construction foremen to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues.
• Confer with engineers, architects, owners, contractors and subcontractors on changes and adjustments to cost estimates.
• Prepare estimates used by management for planning, organizing, and scheduling work.
• Prepare estimates for use in selecting vendors or subcontractors.
• Review material and labor requirements to decide whether it is more cost-effective to produce or purchase components.
• Prepare cost and expenditure statements and other necessary documentation at regular intervals for the duration of the project.
• Prepare and maintain a directory of suppliers, contractors, and subcontractors.
• Set up cost monitoring and reporting systems and procedures.
• Establish and maintain tendering process and conduct negotiations.
• Conduct special studies to develop and establish standard hour and related cost data or to effect cost reduction.
• Review estimate with the Director of Business Development and project managers once contract is awarded.
• Assist in creating budgets and schedule of values once project is awarded.

Position Requirements

• License: Valid state driver's license as required by job conditions or by the company.
• Certification: Post-Secondary Certificate preferred.
• Education: High School Graduate or GED. Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of 7 years of systems/low-voltage experience in industrial or commercial estimating required.

Working Conditions

• Work in a climate-controlled office environment with moderate to high levels of activity and deadlines.
• Frequent use of computer, phone, and office equipment.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

AAP/EEO Statement

Ace Technologies, LLC is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identification, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.

ADA Statement

This role requires the ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

At-Will Employment

Employment is at-will and may be terminated by either party at any time, with or without cause or notice, in accordance with applicable law.

Confidentiality & Company Protection

This role involves access to sensitive business information including pricing, strategy, and client relationships. The employee may be required to sign confidentiality, non-solicitation, and/or non-compete agreements where permitted by law.

Drug-Free Workplace Program Statement

Ace Technologies, LLC provides a Drug-Free Workplace and prohibits the presence of certain items and substances on project or company premises and property and prohibits project and company personnel and others from reporting to work, working or being present on project or company premises while under the influence of alcohol, illegal drugs or other unauthorized substances, or with measurable quantity of alcohol, illegal drugs or other unauthorized substances present in the body. Ace Technologies, LLC abides by their Drug and Alcohol Abuse Policy as part of its commitment to safety and quality.

Accessibility

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