Sr. Estimator

Paycom - ATS; Miami Gardens (FL); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Paycom - ATS is seeking a Branch Pre-Construction Manager to lead estimating, directing a team of estimators on $30M–$50M in annual sales, delivering accurate and profitable bids.

You will own bid strategy, ensure alignment with sales and operations, implement standardized processes, mentor staff, and drive win rates while protecting margins. This role requires US work authorization with hybrid work from a US-based office.

Qualifications

• Legal authorization to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Direct Estimating: Self-perform all estimating functions for select high-value opportunities.
• Engage with Engineers, Specifiers, and Owners throughout the process.
• Perform field takeoffs and quantity verification.
• Build cost models and participate in client discussions to close business.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of estimators in the branch.
• Establish standardized estimating practices, tools, and processes.
• Oversee bid activity to ensure accuracy, completeness, and competitiveness.
• Align estimating with sales, operations, and financial targets.

Job description

The Branch Pre-Construction Manager is responsible for leading and optimizing the estimating function, overseeing a team of estimators supporting approximately $30M to $50M in annual sales. This role ensures the delivery of accurate, competitive, and profitable bids while driving consistency, efficiency, and strategic alignment.The Pre-Construction Manager plays a critical role in achieving company revenue targets by improving bid quality, increasing win rates, protecting margin, and building a strong, sustainable pipeline of opportunities. They are instrumental in the Bid/No Bid process to assure we are spending estimating resources on projects that meet the branch’s ideal project type.This role is also accountable for improving estimating accuracy by minimizing variance between bid margin and final project margin while increasing bid-to-win conversion rates through disciplined cost modeling, scope alignment, and risk evaluation.Key ResponsibilitiesDirect EstimatingSelf-perform all Estimating Functions for select high value opportunitiesEngage with Engineers, Specifiers & Owners throughout processPerform field takeoffs and quantity verificationBuild cost modelParticipate in client discussionsParticipate as required to close the businessLeadership & Team ManagementLead, mentor, and develop a team of estimators in the branchEnsure/establish standardized estimating practices, tools, and processes within the branchMonitor individual and team performance, workload balance, and productivityDrive a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvementEstimating Strategy & ExecutionOversee all bid activity to ensure accuracy, completeness, and competitivenessImplement bid selection strategies to improve win rates and profitabilityEnsure alignment between estimating, sales, and operations teamsApprove high-value or strategic bidsFinancial Performance & Margin IntegrityEnsure estimates align with company margin targets and financial goalsAnalyze variance between estimated and actual project marginsImplement corrective actions to improve forecasting accuracyDrive continuous improvement in estimating accuracy by reducing variance between bid margin and final margin, while increasing overall bid win rate through enhanced cost modeling, bid strategy, and post-bid analysisPipeline & Workload ManagementEnsure sufficient pipeline coverage to support revenue targetsPartner with sales leadership to maintain a healthy and balanced opportunity funnelMonitor bid volume, timing, and resource allocationPhysical RequirementsProlonged periods of sitting and working at a computer.Ability to participate in virtual and in-person meetings as required.Ability to perform essential job functions in an office or remote work environment.Work AuthorizationMust be legally authorized to work in the United States.