Senior Estimating Manager - Commercial Construction

HEPCO Inc; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and prescription coverage

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

HEPCO Inc in Houston seeks an Estimating Manager to prepare cost estimates for commercial bids and negotiated proposals. You will lead estimating activities, review drawings, coordinate with subcontractors, and mentor staff.

You will analyze project schedules, identify cost-saving opportunities, integrate lean practices, and contribute to procurement presentations while building strong relationships with clients and teams.

Qualifications

• 3+ years estimating experience; 5+ years total construction experience preferred.
• Experience with medium-to-large commercial GC projects; $20M+ valued estimates.
• Strong skills in takeoffs, drawings interpretation, and specs.
• Proficient with Excel and estimating software (Bluebeam/PlanSwift/BuildingConnected).
• Knowledge of Lean construction principles and field operations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed cost estimates and takeoffs for bids and proposals.
• Review drawings/specs and maintain estimating documentation.
• Coordinate subcontractor pricing and bid reviews.
• Incorporate schedules, logistics, and phasing into estimates.
• Mentor and coach estimating staff; build key relationships.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and value-engineering options.

Skills

Estimating

Quantity takeoffs

Excel

Bluebeam

PlanSwift

BuildingConnected

Revit

Lens

Lean construction

Communication

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management or engineering

Tools

Bluebeam

PlanSwift

BuildingConnected

Revit

Lens

Job description

HEPCO Inc in Houston seeks an Estimating Manager to prepare cost estimates for commercial bids and negotiated proposals. You will lead estimating activities, review drawings, coordinate with subcontractors, and mentor staff.

You will analyze project schedules, identify cost-saving opportunities, integrate lean practices, and contribute to procurement presentations while building strong relationships with clients and teams.