Estimating Manager

Roomi Group Corporation; Minnesota; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement savings plan

Paid vacation and sick leave

Collaborative and supportive work environment

Job summary

A construction company is seeking a highly skilled Estimating Manager to lead their estimating team in Minnesota. This role involves managing the estimating process, from bid reviews to proposal submissions, ensuring alignment with company goals. The successful candidate will work closely with project management and operations, requiring a bachelor's degree and over 7 years of experience in estimating within related industries. The company offers a supportive work environment along with benefits such as a retirement savings plan and paid vacation.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in estimating within architectural woodwork or construction-related industries.
• Strong understanding of materials, fabrication processes, labor allocation, and project costing.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Strong organizational skills with ability to manage multiple bids.
• Detail-oriented with analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and manage the estimating team.
• Review project specifications and prepare accurate cost estimates.
• Develop takeoffs, labor hour forecasts, and material pricing.
• Collaborate with vendors and suppliers for pricing.
• Oversee bid schedules, proposals, and follow-up.
• Perform risk analysis to optimize project costs.
• Partner with PMs and operations for budgets handoff.
• Maintain estimating systems and historical cost records.
• Provide leadership with bid activity and win/loss reporting.

Skills

Leadership skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

problem-solving

detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Estimating software (e.g., Bluebeam, Excel, Procore)

Excel

Procore

Job description

Houston, United States | Posted on 01/05/2026

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail oriented Estimating Manager to lead our estimating team. This role requires strong industry knowledge, leadership skills, and the ability to manage the full estimating process from bid review through proposal submission ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and alignment with company goals. The Estimating Manager will collaborate closely with project management, operations, and executive leadership to secure profitable projects and maintain strong client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and manage the estimating team.
• Review project specifications, architectural drawings, and client requirements to prepare accurate cost estimates.
• Develop takeoffs, labor hour forecasts, and material pricing for custom millwork, casework, and specialty woodworking projects.
• Collaborate with vendors, subcontractors, and suppliers to secure competitive and accurate pricing.
• Oversee bid schedules, proposal submissions, and follow up communications.
• Conduct risk analysis and identify opportunities to optimize project costs.
• Partner with project managers and operations to ensure seamless project handoff and alignment on budgets.
• Maintain and improve estimating systems, databases, and historical cost records.
• Provide executive leadership with reporting on bid activity, win/loss ratios, and departmental performance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in estimating within architectural woodwork, millwork, or construction-related industries.
• Strong understanding of materials, fabrication processes, labor allocation, and project costing in millwork manufacturing.
• Proficiency with estimating software (e.g., Bluebeam, Excel, Procore, or similar).
• Excellent leadership, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple bids simultaneously.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Retirement savings plan
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• Collaborative and supportive work environment