Sheet Metal Estimating Manager

Gallo Mechanical, LLC; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-paid medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Voluntary life insurance

Short-term disability

Accident insurance

Critical Illness insurance

Team Incentive Program

401(k) with 5% match

PTO and wellness benefits

Job summary

Gallo Mechanical LLC in Raleigh, NC is seeking a Senior Estimating Manager to lead our sheet metal estimating team. You will own bid strategy, supervise the takeoff process, and drive accurate, competitive cost proposals for commercial mechanical projects.

This role collaborates with BIM/VDC, operations, and executives to optimize metrics and win outcomes. Responsibilities include reviewing estimates, mentoring staff, improving tools and templates, and guiding go/no-go decisions.

Qualifications

• 7–10+ years of sheet metal estimating experience in commercial mechanical construction.
• 2–3 years in a lead or supervisory capacity.
• Strong bid strategy and go/no-go decision-making experience.
• Exceptional analytical and mathematical skills with a track record of detailed cost estimates.
• Ability to manage multiple high-priority bids while supervising workload.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, mentor, and develop a team of sheet metal estimators, providing guidance on technical accuracy and growth.
• Review and approve all sheet metal estimates prior to submission for accuracy and alignment with bid strategy.
• Manage workload, capacity planning, and bid calendar for timely proposals across multiple pursuits.
• Establish estimating standards, templates, workflows, and QC processes across the team.
• Lead and execute estimates for large or complex sheet metal/HVAC ductwork as needed.
• Perform quantity takeoffs from drawings, specifications, BIM models, and RFPs.
• Direct the compilation of material takeoffs, labor hours, fabrication costs, and equipment summaries.
• Drive go/no-go bid decisions with leadership, evaluating risk and margin potential.
• Attend pre-bid walkthroughs, scope reviews, and coordination sessions with clients/engineers.
• Oversee subcontractor/vendor quotes for scope alignment and competitiveness.
• Ensure clean handoff of estimating data and cost baselines to PM on project award.
• Own and improve historical cost databases, labor benchmarks, and price libraries.

Skills

Estimating leadership

Bid strategy

Team management

Analytical skills

Client communication

Tools

BIM software

Estimating software

Job description

Responsibilities

• Supervise, mentor, and develop a team of sheet metal estimators, providing guidance on technical accuracy, estimating methodology, and professional growth.

• Review and approve all sheet metal estimates prior to submission, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and alignment with bid strategy.
• Manage the estimating team’s workload, capacity planning, and bid calendar to ensure timely proposal submissions across multiple concurrent pursuits.
• Establish and enforce estimating standards, templates, workflows, and quality control processes across the team.

Estimating & Preconstruction

• Lead and personally execute estimates for large, complex, or strategic sheet metal and HVAC ductwork scopes as needed.
• Perform and oversee quantity takeoffs from construction drawings, specifications, BIM models, and RFPs.
• Direct the compilation of material takeoffs, labor hours, fabrication costs, and equipment summaries into complete project estimates.
• Drive go/no-go bid decisions in collaboration with executive leadership, evaluating project risk, scope complexity, and margin potential.
• Attend pre-bid walkthroughs, scope review meetings, and client/engineer coordination sessions.
• Oversee the solicitation, review, and analysis of subcontractor and vendor quotes to ensure scope alignment and competitiveness.
• Ensure clean and complete handoff of all estimating data and cost baselines to the project management team upon project award.

Strategy & Continuous Improvement

• Own and continuously improve the estimating department’s historical cost database, labor productivity benchmarks, and material pricing libraries.
• Identify opportunities to improve estimating tools, software utilization, and process efficiency across the preconstruction function.
• Partner with BIM/VDC and operations leadership to integrate prefabrication strategies and model-based takeoff into the estimating workflow.
• Report preconstruction pipeline status, bid activity, and win/loss trends to executive leadership on a regular basis.
• Stay current on SMACNA standards, material market conditions, labor rates, and industry best practices; disseminate knowledge to the team.

• 7–10+ years of sheet metal estimating experience in commercial mechanical construction, with at least 2–3 years in a lead or supervisory capacity.
• Proven ability to lead, develop, and hold accountable an estimating team in a fast-paced construction environment.
• Strong bid strategy and go/no-go decision-making experience across a range of project types and sizes.
• Exceptional analytical and mathematical skills with a track record of producing accurate, detailed, and competitive cost estimates.
• Ability to manage multiple high-priority bids simultaneously while supervising team workload and maintaining quality.
• Effective communicator and presenter with the ability to engage clients, engineers, subcontractors, and executive stakeholders.

At Gallo Mechanical LLC, our foundation is built on the core values of family, service, and exceptional performance. With 80 years as a proud, locally-owned family business, we are dedicated to finding innovative ways to serve and support the community we call home. It all starts with our greatest asset – our people! We invest in your growth through dedicated training programs and back you up with a comprehensive benefits package designed to help you thrive in your career.

• Training, support, and career progression to help you grow in your career.
• Company-paid medical insurance
• Dental, vision, voluntary life, short term disability, accident, and critical illness insurance
• Team Incentive Program (TIP): Allows eligible employees to share in company financial success.
• 401(k) plan with a 5% company match
• Employee wellness resources, PTO benefits, and more!