Estimating Manager - Architectural

Haskell Company; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 135,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Haskell is seeking an experienced Estimator to manage Estimating personnel and drive accurate cost estimation across projects in a dynamic preconstruction environment.

The role emphasizes developing detailed budgets, bid analyses, and procurement strategies while collaborating with designers, clients, and operations teams. Strong leadership and advanced estimating software skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Deep knowledge of building architectural systems including envelope and interior finishes.
• Experience estimating quantities and costs for architectural trades.
• Experience leading and developing estimators with strong organizational skills.
• Design-Build and CMAR project delivery experience.
• Proficient with estimating software tools.

Responsibilities

• Manage Estimating personnel.
• Develop and maintain preconstruction standards and tools.
• Produce accurate, detailed cost estimates and review peers' estimates.
• Create scope clarifications and RFIs.
• Prepare bid-leveling analyses and select bidders.
• Develop project construction budgets and procurement plans.
• Lead pricing efforts and track cost trends.
• Identify risks and contribute to Risk Register.
• Support proposal strategy and client presentations.
• Contribute to bid package development and turnover meetings.

Skills

Estimating

Leadership

Architectural trades

Estimating software

Communication

Education

B.S. in Engineering/Construction Management

Tools

Estimating software systems

Job description

At Haskell, you're not just joining a company-you’re joining a nationally recognized Top Workplace where diverse perspectives and inclusive thinking drive stronger outcomes. Whether you're starting out, growing your expertise, or leading the way, you'll find a culture grounded in trust, driven by excellence, and built to support your goals. Here, you'll have the opportunity, flexibility, and sense of belonging to grow your career your way-while making a real impact.

In this role, you will manage Estimating personnel. You will verify and develop accurate, detailed construction cost estimates. Additionally, you will contribute to the development and adherence of preconstruction standards and processes.

Job Responsibilities:

• Manages Estimating personnel.
• Develops and ensures utilization of the Preconstruction processes, standards and tools.
• Develops accurate, detailed cost estimates and reviews other Team Member's estimates.
• Develops associated scope of work clarifications and requests for information (RFI's).
• Develops market bid leveling analysis documents.
• Reviews and recommends responsible bidders from bid leveling analysis documents.
• Develops project construction budgets.
• Develops, maintains Preconstruction software and historical costs.
• Acts as the Pricing Lead when required.
• Identifies risk items and works on the Risk Register Development.
• Participates in proposal win strategy and presentation.
• Contributes to cost savings exercises.
• Works on the development of bid packages.
• Contributes to coordination and participation in Preconstruction-Operations Turnover Meetings.
• Works on Subcontractor and Vendor solicitations and relationships.
• Works on project procurement and buyout.
• Collaborates with Preconstruction Leadership, designers and clients, and the project operations team.
• Follows project construction costs and market trends.
• Travel up to 10% as needed.

Education & Years of Experience:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering, Construction Management or equivalent and 5-8 years of estimating experience preferred.

To thrive in this role, you'll need:

• Deep building architectural systems knowledge including envelope systems and interior finishes.
• Architectural estimating experience preparing quantity surveys and cost estimates for all architectural trades, requiring complete knowledge of labor, material, equipment, and subcontractor costs.
• Experience leading and developing estimators with strong organizational and communication skills.
• Design-Build and CMAR project delivery method experience.
• Exceptional computer skills, including the utilization of estimating software systems.

At Haskell, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, professional development opportunities, and more. Join us and be part of a team where your contributions make a difference.

Environmental Factors and Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, team members may be required to visit alternate locations and therefore must have ordinary ambulatory skills sufficient to do so. This position requires the ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and manipulate (lift, carry, move) light to medium weights of 10-50 pounds. Requires good hand-eye coordination, arm, hand, and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp, and visual acuity to use a keyboard, operate equipment and read application/form information. The team member is frequently required to sit, reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities:

Haskell will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008. The job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity. Essential and marginal job functions are subject to modification.

Haskell is a Drug-Free Workplace, and an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender, gender identity or gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.

The base salary range for this position is $135,000-$175,000. The actual salary will be determined based on the candidate's knowledge, skills, experience, and location.

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