Senior Cost Estimator

AppleOne Employment Services; Barceloneta (PR); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Sick and vacations days

Medical Plan

Job summary

AppleOne Employment Services seeks an experienced Estimating Manager to lead our Estimating Department, ensuring accurate, timely proposals and strong commercial judgment in the construction sector.

You will oversee daily operations, mentor estimators, coordinate with Sales, Engineering, and Project Management, and implement best practices to drive efficiency and quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, Business, or related field preferred.
• 7+ years estimating experience in construction or architectural systems.
• Experience supervising technical teams.
• Proficiency with BOMs, takeoffs, and cost analysis.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural drawings and specs.

Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise, and organize the daily operations of the Estimating Department.
• Manage workload distribution, priorities, deadlines, and overall team performance.
• Oversee the complete estimating process from document review to proposal submission.
• Review drawings, specs, schedules, addenda, RFIs, and contract documents.
• Validate and audit estimates for quantities, pricing, margins, and terms.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to Estimators and Junior Estimators.
• Develop and implement standardized procedures and templates.
• Improve estimating processes for efficiency and quality.
• Collaborate with Sales, Engineering, Operations, Purchasing, and PM teams.
• Review change orders and assess cost/schedule impacts.
• Coordinate with engineering/drafting for clarifications.

Skills

Team Leadership

Estimating

Cost Analysis

Materials Takeoffs

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Construction Management

Tools

Bluebeam

On-Screen Takeoff

Microsoft Excel

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Estimating Manager to lead and optimize our Estimating Department. This key leadership role is responsible for overseeing all estimating activities, ensuring accuracy, consistency, efficiency, and on-time delivery of proposals aligned with the company's strategic goals. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical expertise and commercial judgment within the construction industry, architectural systems manufacturing, windows, doors, curtain walls, façades, or related industries.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, supervise, and organize the daily operations of the Estimating Department.
• Manage workload distribution, priorities, deadlines, and overall team performance.
• Oversee the complete estimating process, from document review through proposal preparation and submission.
• Review and interpret architectural and structural drawings, specifications, schedules, addenda, RFIs, and contract documents.
• Validate and audit estimates to ensure accuracy in material quantities, scope, inclusions, exclusions, pricing, margins, and commercial conditions.
• Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and leadership to Estimators and Junior Estimators.
• Develop and implement best practices, standardized procedures, templates, and departmental controls.
• Continuously improve estimating processes to enhance efficiency, quality, and turnaround times.
• Collaborate closely with Sales, Engineering, Operations, Purchasing, and Project Management teams to ensure estimates accurately reflect project requirements and company capabilities.
• Review change orders and analyze impacts on cost, scope, schedule, and project conditions.
• Coordinate technical clarifications with engineering, drafting, and shop drawing resources when required.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, Business, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of 7+ years of experience in estimating within construction, architectural systems, windows, doors, façades, curtain walls, or related industries.
• Previous supervisory or management experience leading technical teams.
• Strong knowledge of material takeoffs, cost analysis, project breakdowns, and proposal preparation.
• Advanced ability to read and interpret architectural drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Experience managing Bills of Materials (BOMs) and change orders.
• Proficiency with estimating software such as Bluebeam, On-Screen Takeoff, Microsoft Excel, and similar platforms.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and decision-making skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English and Spanish preferred.

We offer:

• Bonus
• Sick and vacations days
• Medical Plan

Preferred Experience:

• Manufacturing or custom fabrication environments.