Senior Estimating Manager - Civil

Haskell Company; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Haskell Company is seeking a Senior Estimating Manager to lead estimating personnel and advance preconstruction standards. You will develop detailed cost estimates, manage bid processes, and support proposals while collaborating with design teams and clients.

A BS in Engineering or Construction Management with 8 years of estimating experience is preferred, plus CMAR/Design-Build exposure. You’ll drive cost accuracy, bid strategy, and risk review, with travel as required and a focus on delivering

Qualifications

• BS degree in Engineering, Construction Management or equivalent with 8 years of estimating experience preferred.
• Experience leading Estimating teams and Preconstruction processes.
• Strong leadership, organizational, time management and communication skills.
• Design-Build and CMAR project delivery experience required.
• Proficient use of estimating software systems.

Responsibilities

• Manages Estimating personnel and ensures effective preconstruction processes.
• Develops accurate, detailed cost estimates and reviews team estimates.
• Creates scope clarifications and RFIs, and performs bid leveling analyses.
• Reviews bidders, develops bid packages, and manages project budgets.
• Maintains Preconstruction software and historical cost data.
• Acts as Pricing Lead when required and participates in proposal strategies.
• Collaborates with designers, clients, and operations; travels as required.

Skills

Estimating experience

Leadership

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Design-Build CMAR

Estimating software

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Construction Management or equivalent

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.

The Senior Estimating Manager manages Estimating personnel. The Senior Estimating Manager verifies and develops accurate, detailed construction cost estimates. The Senior Estimating Manager 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.
• Travel as required.

Education & Years of Experience:

Senior Manager - Estimating: Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering, Construction Management or equivalent and 8 years of estimating experience preferred.

To Thrive in This Role, You'll Need:

• Estimating experience.
• Strong leadership qualities.
• 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 manipul ate (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.

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.