Lead Sheet Metal Estimating & Preconstruction

Gallo Mechanical, LLC; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-paid medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Voluntary life insurance

Short-term disability

Accident insurance

Critical Illness insurance

Team Incentive Program

401(k) with 5% match

PTO and wellness benefits

Job summary

Gallo Mechanical LLC in Raleigh, NC is seeking a Senior Estimating Manager to lead our sheet metal estimating team. You will own bid strategy, supervise the takeoff process, and drive accurate, competitive cost proposals for commercial mechanical projects.

This role collaborates with BIM/VDC, operations, and executives to optimize metrics and win outcomes. Responsibilities include reviewing estimates, mentoring staff, improving tools and templates, and guiding go/no-go decisions.

Qualifications

• 7–10+ years of sheet metal estimating experience in commercial mechanical construction.
• 2–3 years in a lead or supervisory capacity.
• Strong bid strategy and go/no-go decision-making experience.
• Exceptional analytical and mathematical skills with a track record of detailed cost estimates.
• Ability to manage multiple high-priority bids while supervising workload.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, mentor, and develop a team of sheet metal estimators, providing guidance on technical accuracy and growth.
• Review and approve all sheet metal estimates prior to submission for accuracy and alignment with bid strategy.
• Manage workload, capacity planning, and bid calendar for timely proposals across multiple pursuits.
• Establish estimating standards, templates, workflows, and QC processes across the team.
• Lead and execute estimates for large or complex sheet metal/HVAC ductwork as needed.
• Perform quantity takeoffs from drawings, specifications, BIM models, and RFPs.
• Direct the compilation of material takeoffs, labor hours, fabrication costs, and equipment summaries.
• Drive go/no-go bid decisions with leadership, evaluating risk and margin potential.
• Attend pre-bid walkthroughs, scope reviews, and coordination sessions with clients/engineers.
• Oversee subcontractor/vendor quotes for scope alignment and competitiveness.
• Ensure clean handoff of estimating data and cost baselines to PM on project award.
• Own and improve historical cost databases, labor benchmarks, and price libraries.

Skills

Estimating leadership

Bid strategy

Team management

Analytical skills

Client communication

Tools

BIM software

Estimating software

Job description

Gallo Mechanical LLC in Raleigh, NC is seeking a Senior Estimating Manager to lead our sheet metal estimating team. You will own bid strategy, supervise the takeoff process, and drive accurate, competitive cost proposals for commercial mechanical projects.

This role collaborates with BIM/VDC, operations, and executives to optimize metrics and win outcomes. Responsibilities include reviewing estimates, mentoring staff, improving tools and templates, and guiding go/no-go decisions.