Head Sheet Metal Estimating Lead – Preconstruction

Gallo Mechanical, LLC; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-paid medical insurance

Dental, vision, life, disability

Team Incentive Program

401(k) with 5% match

Wellness resources and PTO

Job summary

Gallo Mechanical LLC seeks an experienced Sheet Metal Estimating Manager to lead our preconstruction function, overseeing the estimating process for sheet metal and HVAC ductwork. You will mentor a team, review estimates, and drive bid strategy in collaboration with executive leadership.

You will manage workload, ensure accuracy, and maintain competitive costs while coordinating with BIM/VDC and operations to support company growth.

Qualifications

• 7-10+ years of sheet metal estimating experience in commercial mechanical construction.
• Experience leading, developing, and holding accountable an estimating team in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong bid strategy and go/no-go decision-making across a range of project types and sizes.
• Exceptional analytical and mathematical skills with a track record of producing accurate, detailed, cost estimates.
• Ability to manage multiple high-priority bids while supervising team workload and maintaining quality.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, mentor, and develop a team of sheet metal estimators, guiding technical accuracy and estimating methods.
• Review and approve all sheet metal estimates for accuracy and alignment with bid strategy.
• Manage workload, capacity planning, and bid calendar for timely proposals across multiple pursuits.
• Establish and enforce estimating standards, templates, workflows, and QC processes.
• Lead and execute estimates for large or strategic sheet metal and HVAC ductwork scopes as needed.
• Perform quantity takeoffs from drawings, specs, BIM models, and RFPs; compile material takeoffs and labor hours.
• Drive go/no-go bid decisions with executive leadership, evaluating risk and margins.
• Attend pre-bid walkthroughs, scope reviews, and client/engineer coordination sessions.
• Oversee subcontractor and vendor quotes for scope alignment and competitiveness.
• Ensure clean handoff of estimating data and cost baselines to project management upon award.

Skills

Leadership

Estimating

Bid strategy

Mentoring

Cost estimating

Communication

Team management

Tools

BIM/VDC

Estimating software

Job description

Gallo Mechanical LLC seeks an experienced Sheet Metal Estimating Manager to lead our preconstruction function, overseeing the estimating process for sheet metal and HVAC ductwork. You will mentor a team, review estimates, and drive bid strategy in collaboration with executive leadership.

You will manage workload, ensure accuracy, and maintain competitive costs while coordinating with BIM/VDC and operations to support company growth.