Senior Construction Estimating Manager — Drive Bids & Profit

COA Network Inc; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Benefits

Job summary

COA Network Inc is seeking an experienced Construction Estimator to prepare detailed cost estimates for bids and negotiated proposals in Oklahoma City. You will conduct quantity takeoffs, review drawings and specs, and coordinate pricing with subcontractors and vendors to develop accurate, audit-ready estimates.

You will lead and mentor junior estimators, contribute to value engineering, and support procurement and logistics planning across multiple trades.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field preferred (equivalent experience considered).
• 3+ years of commercial construction estimating experience (5+ years preferred).
• Strong knowledge of commercial construction methods, trade scopes, labor productivity, and general requirements.
• Experience performing quantity takeoffs and developing comprehensive cost estimates.
• Proficiency with construction estimating software and Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Experience building strong relationships with subcontractors, vendors, and project teams.
• Willingness to travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed cost estimates for competitive bids and negotiated proposals.
• Perform quantity takeoffs and review project drawings and specifications.
• Solicit, evaluate, and coordinate subcontractor and vendor pricing.
• Develop and manage scopes of work for all construction trades.
• Prepare material pricing summaries and maintain estimate documentation.
• Utilize project schedules, logistics, and construction sequencing to develop accurate estimates.
• Collaborate with operations and field teams to identify value engineering and cost-saving opportunities.
• Support project logistics, staging, phasing, procurement presentations, and bid-day activities.
• Prepare professional estimate deliverables and maintain complete audit trails.
• Mentor junior estimators and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Commercial Construction Estimating

Cost Estimating

Quantity Takeoffs

Vendor Management

Value Engineering

Scheduling & Logistics

Communication & Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related field

Tools

PlanSwift

Microsoft Excel

Job description

COA Network Inc is seeking an experienced Construction Estimator to prepare detailed cost estimates for bids and negotiated proposals in Oklahoma City. You will conduct quantity takeoffs, review drawings and specs, and coordinate pricing with subcontractors and vendors to develop accurate, audit-ready estimates.

You will lead and mentor junior estimators, contribute to value engineering, and support procurement and logistics planning across multiple trades.