Senior Preconstruction Estimating Manager

Deploy; Bessemer (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k plan

Paid time off

Short term disability

Long term disability

Life insurance

Job summary

BLOX is seeking a Senior Preconstruction Estimating Manager to lead preconstruction activities, pricing, risk management, and value engineering for DMC delivery projects. You will partner with design, manufacturing, and construction teams to develop reliable estimates and drive profitable outcomes.

Responsibilities include leading estimation efforts, overseeing staff, performing takeoffs, and coordinating with BD on proposals while maintaining strong client and vendor relationships.

Qualifications

• 4-7 years experience in construction or preconstruction estimating.
• Strong experience with estimating, scheduling, and project management tools.
• Ability to lead meetings, presentations, and client interactions with confidence.
• Ability to build relationships, earn trust, and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong understanding of construction methods, cost control, and risk management.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage estimating efforts to drive competitive, accurate project pricing.
• Assign and oversee estimating tasks for support staff based on project needs and timelines.
• Develop detailed estimates, cost models, and basis of estimates including assumptions and qualifications.
• Perform quantity takeoffs, labor estimates, and work plans for self-perform scopes (e.g., concrete, carpentry).
• Prepare estimates across all phases (conceptual, schematic, design development, GMP).
• Conduct risk analysis and clearly communicate findings to leadership.
• Develop and implement pricing strategies aligned with company goals and profitability targets.
• Lead value engineering and constructability reviews to optimize project outcomes.
• Coordinate closely with Design Manufacture Construction, MEP, BIM, and Operations teams.
• Support change management estimating and monitor scope changes impacting cost and schedule.
• Maintain and enhance estimating databases, including Bills of Materials.
• Ensure accurate and timely handoff from preconstruction to operations.
• Collaborate with Business Development on proposals, presentations, and new work acquisition.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, vendors, and industry partners.
• Participate in contract review, negotiations, and final GMP pricing with clients.
• Monitor department performance, improving accuracy, efficiency, and consistency of estimates.
• Drive continuous improvement through lessons learned and process enhancements.

Skills

Estimating

Preconstruction

Cost control

Risk management

Leadership

Client relations

Communication

Tools

Estimating software

Scheduling tools

Project management tools

Job description

Senior Preconstruction Estimating Manager

BLOX is revolutionizing the construction industry by integrating advanced manufacturing principles with innovative technology to deliver high-quality, modular building solutions. We are driven by a mission to rethink how buildings are designed, fabricated, and delivered, ensuring efficiency, scalability, and sustainability.

Description

We are seeking a strategic, results driven Construction Estimating Manager to lead preconstruction and estimating efforts across projects within or Design Manufacture Construct (DMC) delivery model. This role is responsible for driving accurate pricing, managing risk, leading value engineering efforts, and supporting business development while partnering closely with design, manufacturing, and construction teams.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead and manage estimating efforts to drive competitive, accurate project pricing.

• Assign and oversee estimating tasks for support staff based on project needs and timelines.

• Develop detailed estimates, cost models, and basis of estimates including assumptions and qualifications.

• Perform quantity takeoffs, labor estimates, and work plans for self-perform scopes (e.g., concrete, carpentry).

• Prepare estimates across all phases (conceptual, schematic, design development, GMP).

• Conduct risk analysis and clearly communicate findings to leadership.

• Develop and implement pricing strategies aligned with company goals and profitability targets.

• Lead value engineering and constructability reviews to optimize project outcomes.

• Coordinate closely with Design Manufacture Construction, MEP, BIM, and Operations teams.

• Support change management estimating and monitor scope changes impacting cost and schedule.

• Maintain and enhance estimating databases, including Bills of Materials.

• Ensure accurate and timely handoff from preconstruction to operations.

• Collaborate with Business Development on proposals, presentations, and new work acquisition.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, vendors, and industry partners.

• Participate in contract review, negotiations, and final GMP pricing with clients.

• Monitor department performance, improving accuracy, efficiency, and consistency of estimates.

• Drive continuous improvement through lessons learned and process enhancements.

Job Skills & Qualifications

• 4-7 years experience in construction or preconstruction estimating.

• Strong experience with estimating, scheduling, and project management tools.

• Ability to lead meetings, presentations, and client interactions with confidence.

• Ability to build relationships, earn trust, and influence stakeholders at all levels.

• Strong understanding of construction methods, cost control, and risk management.

• Excellent communication skills.

Benefits:

BLOX offers the full spectrum of comprehensive benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance. We also offer flexible spending accounts, paid time off, short term disability, long term disability, life insurance and a 401k plan.

BLOX believes in the growth of our people. We provide support for employees pursuing licenses/certifications, creating clear pathways for skill development and career advancement.

BLOX LLC is committed to making employment decisions based on an individual's qualifications, performance, and ability to contribute to our team. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, or any other status protected by applicable law.

We are equally committed to maintaining a respectful and inclusive workplace. Harassment or discrimination of any kind based on a protected status is strictly prohibited.