Sheet Metal Estimating Manager

Gallo Mechanical, LLC; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Gallo Mechanical, LLC in Raleigh, NC is looking for an experienced Sheet Metal Estimating Manager to lead the estimating team and oversee the full estimating process for sheet metal and HVAC ductwork. Responsibilities include supervising estimators, managing workload for timely submissions, and ensuring competitive and accurate estimates. Applicants should have 7-10+ years of experience with at least 2-3 years in a supervisory role. Proficiency in estimating software and knowledge of SMACNA standards are required.

Qualifications

• 7–10+ years of sheet metal estimating experience in commercial mechanical construction.
• Minimum of 2–3 years in a lead or supervisory capacity.
• Proven ability to hold accountable an estimating team.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and develop a team of sheet metal estimators.
• Review and approve all sheet metal estimates for accuracy.
• Manage team’s workload and proposal submissions.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Mathematical skills

Communication

Team management

Technical knowledge of sheet metal

Tools

Trimble Autobid Sheet Metal

FastDUCT

Bluebeam Revu

Job description

Gallo Mechanical is seeking an experienced Sheet Metal Estimating Manager to lead our sheet metal preconstruction function. This role is responsible for overseeing the full estimating process for sheet metal and HVAC ductwork scopes, managing and developing the estimating team, and ensuring estimates are accurate, competitive, and delivered on time. The Sheet Metal Estimating Manager serves as the technical authority for sheet metal preconstruction and works closely with executive leadership, project management, BIM/VDC, and operations to drive bid strategy and support company growth.

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.
• 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.
• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Sheet Metal – Technical

• Proficiency in sheet metal estimating software — Trimble Autobid Sheet Metal, FastDUCT, or equivalent required.
• Proficiency in Bluebeam Revu for plan review, takeoff markup, and document management.
• Deep working knowledge of SMACNA standards for duct construction, sealing classifications, pressure classes, and installation requirements.
• Comprehensive understanding of sheet metal gauges, materials (galvanized steel, stainless steel, aluminum), and their application across duct system types and project conditions.
• Ability to identify and estimate specialty sheet metal components including custom fittings, dampers, louvers, access doors, and sound attenuation products.
• Strong understanding of duct leakage testing requirements and how sealing class and pressure class drive labor and material cost.
• Thorough understanding of prefabrication workflows and the ability to factor shop fabrication, logistics, and field labor costs separately and accurately within an estimate.

Inclusive Employer

Gallo Mechanical welcomes employees from varied backgrounds and walks of life, and it’s reflected in our diverse community. Gallo Mechanical is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to administering personnel actions, including hiring, training, promoting and compensating its employees, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sex stereotyping, pregnancy (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, ancestry, medical condition, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law. In compliance with Federal and State equal employment opportunity laws, qualified applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, non-job related disability, or any other protected group status.