Estimating Manager

Russell Marine LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Russell Marine LLC in Houston, TX is seeking an Estimating Manager to oversee the full estimating lifecycle for infrastructure, marine, heavy civil, and railroad projects. You will lead and mentor a team of estimators to produce accurate bids by analyzing plans, quantities, and market conditions.

You will establish standards, provide technical guidance, manage cost estimates from concept to final bid, and coordinate with project managers, engineers, and suppliers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Ten years of estimating experience in construction with at least two years in supervision.
• TWIC credential or willingness to obtain.
• Proven ability to mentor and lead a team of estimators.
• Strong English communication skills for client and internal interactions.
• Extensive knowledge of marine and heavy civil construction estimating.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, train, and mentor a team of estimators.
• Establish estimating standards, procedures, and best practices.
• Provide technical guidance throughout the estimating process.
• Oversee development of cost estimates from conceptual design through final bid.
• Manage bids for DOT, municipal, federal, marine, railroad, and infrastructure projects.
• Review plans, specifications, RFPs, and contract requirements.
• Prepare and issue RFQ packages to subcontractors and suppliers for materials.

Skills

Strong written and verbal comms

Estimating techniques

Cost-control methods

Bid proposals

Project management

Marine/heavy civil estimating

Education

Bachelor’s degree

TWIC credential

Valid driver’s license

Tools

Heavy Bid

Primavera P6

Bluebeam Revu

Microsoft Office

Job description

As an Estimating Manager, this position is responsible and accountable for overseeing the full estimating lifecycle for projects of all sizes across the infrastructure, marine, heavy civil, and railroad sectors. This role leads and mentors a team of estimators to produce accurate, competitive, and compliant bids by analyzing plans, specifications, quantities, production rates, and market conditions. The Estimating Manager plays a critical role in risk management, cost control, and securing profitable work that supports the company’s long-term growth.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead, manage, train, and mentor a team of estimators to ensure timely, accurate, and consistent bid preparation.
• Establish and maintain estimating standards, procedures, and best practices specific to construction projects.
• Provide technical guidance and oversight throughout the estimating process.
• Oversee the development of accurate and competitive cost estimates from conceptual design through final bid.
• Manage the preparation of bids and proposals for DOT, municipal, federal, marine, railroad, and private infrastructure projects.
• Analyze and review project plans, specifications, geotechnical reports, RFPs, and contract requirements.
• Generate comprehensive, itemized estimates, including projected future costs based on historical data.
• Perform or oversee detailed quantity takeoffs and cost modeling for labor, materials, equipment, trucking, and subcontracted work.
• Conduct pricing evaluations across multiple trades.
• Review bid documents, subcontractor proposals, and supplier quotes for scope alignment, accuracy, and specification compliance.
• Prepare and issue Request for Quotation (RFQ) packages to subcontractors and suppliers for permanent and construction materials.
• Evaluate production rates, means and methods, and constructability considerations.
• Collaborate with proposal manager, project managers, superintendents, engineers, owners, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with specialty subcontractors and material suppliers.
• Lead the preparation of written bid proposals and client presentations, including scope, pricing, and schedules.
• Ensure bids & proposals are submitted under the solicitation.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. Must possess a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) or be willing/eligible to obtain one upon hire. Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Experience: Ten (10) years of experience in estimating in the construction industry, with at least two (2) years of supervisory experience managing staff.
• Knowledge/Skills/Abilities (KSA): Must possess strong written and verbal communication skills in English to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, clients, and customers. Must possess a comprehensive knowledge of estimating techniques and cost-control methods utilizing Heavy Bid. Must possess a thorough knowledge of bid proposals and preparations. Must have extensive knowledge of marine and/or heavy civil construction estimating, cost control, and project management. Extensive knowledge and experience with Heavy Bid, Primavera P6, Bluebeam Revu, and Microsoft Office products. Technical writing experience is strongly preferred.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• The individual must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable workplace accommodation.
• The individual must also be able to wear and properly utilize appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) to work or visit within areas where it is required. This includes a hard hat, safety glasses, a life vest, respirators, earplugs, steel-toed shoes, personal floatation devices (PFD), and/or other protective equipment.
• The individual may be required to work long hours and/or weekends. Additionally, some out-of-town or overnight travel may be required.
• The individual may be required to walk, step, climb, or otherwise move from one location on the job site to another, which may be of varying heights and access parameters.
• The individual may occasionally be required to stand, stoop, bend, crouch, kneel, climb, or sit for long periods.
• The individual may be required to operate in a clerical office setting. The individual will routinely use standard office equipment, such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.
• The individual may be required to lift objects with a minimum of 10 lbs. and a maximum single-person lift of 50 lbs. This could result in frequent lifting or carrying, depending on project needs.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

The Company expects and requires all employees to observe and fulfill all safety responsibilities as outlined in workplace safety training and actively work toward maintaining a safe workplace. Employees are authorized and obligated to stop work on any task or series of tasks whenever an unsafe condition or situation is anticipated or is observed as well as bring problems to the attention of the immediate supervisor, HSE Manager, or HR Manager. Failure to do so can result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment. Regular attendance and punctuality are required of all employees. Employment at Russell Marine, LLC is on an “at-will” basis. There is no contract of employment between Russell Marine, LLC and any one or all of its employees unless explicitly stated elsewhere. Employment security cannot be guaranteed for or by any employee. No Manager, Supervisor, or employee of the Company has any authority to enter into an agreement for employment for any specified period of time or to make an agreement for employment other than at-will. Only the Owner or President has the authority to modify the at-will relationship, and then only in writing specifically addressed to the employee on this issue and signed by that Russell Marine, LLC Executive.

Russell Marine, LLC is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected status. If you require special assistance or accommodation while seeking employment with Russell Marine, LLC, please contact Human Resources at [e-mail].