Estimating Manager

InterCon Construction; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Five Star Infrastructure Services is seeking an experienced Estimating Manager to lead the estimating team and oversee accurate, competitive project estimates for underground utility work. The role collaborates with Operations, Business Development, Project Management, Procurement and Leadership to align estimates with company goals, drive profitability and win bids.

You will mentor staff, review plans and bid documents, and develop detailed cost estimates including labor, materials, equipment,

Qualifications

• Experience leading estimating teams in underground utility construction.
• Strong ability to analyze plans, specs, and customer requirements.
• Proven track record developing competitive, profitable estimates.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of estimators.
• Review plans, bid documents, and customer requirements.
• Develop comprehensive cost estimates including labor, equipment, materials, subs.
• Coordinate with Operations to reflect construction methods.
• Prepare bid summaries and executive reviews.

Job description

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Position Summary

Five Star Infrastructure Services is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Estimating Manager to lead our estimating team and oversee the preparation of accurate, competitive, and profitable project estimates. This position plays a critical role in supporting the company's growth by managing the estimating process for underground utility construction projects, including electric, gas, telecommunications, fiber optic, water, and other infrastructure work. The Estimating Manager will collaborate with Operations, Business Development, Project Management, Procurement, and Executive Leadership to develop winning proposals while ensuring Estimates Align With Company Objectives, Customer Requirements, And project profitability goals.

Essential Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of estimators and estimating support staff. Oversee the preparation of accurate and competitive estimates for underground utility construction projects.
• Review project plans, specifications, bid documents, contracts, and customer requirements.
• Develop comprehensive cost estimates including labor, equipment, materials, subcontractors, traffic control, restoration, and overhead costs.
• Analyze project risks and incorporate appropriate contingencies into estimates.
• Establish estimating standards, processes, and best practices across the organization.
• Coordinate with Operations to ensure estimates accurately reflect construction methods and production capabilities.
• Work closely with Business Leaders and Project Managers during proposal preparation and customer presentations.
• Solicit and evaluate subcontractor and supplier quotations.
• Review project scopes to identify value engineering opportunities and cost-saving alternatives.
• Participate in bid strategy meetings and recommend pricing strategies.
• Prepare detailed bid summaries and executive reviews prior to proposal submission.
• Ensure all bids comply with customer specifications and contractual requirements.
• Maintain estimating databases, production rates, historical cost information, and labor productivity metrics.
• Monitor market conditions affecting labor, equipment, fuel, and material pricing.
• Assist with contract negotiations and project turnover meetings after award.
• Analyze awarded versus estimated project costs to improve future estimating accuracy.
• Develop departmental KPIs and reporting metrics.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives throughout the estimating department.

Foster strong working relationships with customers, vendors, subcontractors, and internal.

Five Star Infrastructure Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on account of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, veteran status, or any other category protected by law. Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer