Estimating Manager - Civil

The Haskell Company; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

The Haskell Company is seeking an experienced Senior Estimator to lead the Estimating team in developing accurate, detailed construction cost estimates. You will drive preconstruction standards, bid analysis, and procurement activities while collaborating with design teams and clients.

Ideal candidates will have 5–8 years of estimating experience, civil estimating expertise, and strong leadership skills. This role emphasizes risk management, subcontractor relations, and proficiency with

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Construction Management or equivalent.
• 5–8 years of estimating experience.
• Civil estimating experience and technical expertise.
• Leadership and mentorship skills.
• Ability to manage risk.
• Strong subcontractor, supplier, and market partner relationships.
• Cost modeling capabilities.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Design-Build and CMAR project delivery experience.
• Proficient with estimating software systems.

Responsibilities

• Manages Estimating personnel.
• Develops and ensures utilization of Preconstruction processes, standards and tools.
• Develops accurate, detailed cost estimates and reviews others' estimates.
• Develops scope clarifications and RFIs.
• Performs market bid leveling analysis documents.
• Reviews and recommends bidders from bid leveling analysis documents.
• Develops project construction budgets.
• Maintains Preconstruction software and historical costs.
• Acts as 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 bid packages and coordination with teams.
• Contributes to Preconstruction-Operations Turnover Meetings.
• Handles subcontractor and vendor solicitations.
• Supports project procurement and buyout.
• Collaborates with Preconstruction Leadership, designers and clients, and the project operations team.
• Follows project construction costs and market trends.

Skills

Civil estimating

Leadership

Risk management

Subcontractor relations

Cost modeling

Communication

Design-Build/CMAR

Estimating software

Education

Bachelor of Science 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. This person contributes 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.

Education & Years of Experience:

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

To thrive in this role, you'll need:

• Civil estimating experience and technical expertise (detailed and self-perform estimates)
• Leadership, mentoring, and team development skills
• Ability to manage risk
• Strong subcontractor, supplier, and market partner relationship management
• Conceptual estimating and cost modeling capabilities
• Solid organizational, time management 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.