{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"492dcd9027e2313a7a8a1375","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/492dcd9027e2313a7a8a1375","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/492dcd9027e2313a7a8a1375","title":"Estimating Manager","description":"Estimating Manager\nEstimating Manager\n\nPosition Overview\nWe are seeking an experienced Estimating Manager to lead our estimating team for commercial construction projects, with a strong focus on HVAC and MEP work. The Estimating Manager will be responsible for producing accurate, competitive bids, managing the end-to-end bidding process, mentoring estimators, and ensuring estimates align with project goals, budgets, and company profitability targets. This role requires strong construction industry knowledge, excellent communication skills, and proven leadership in commercial construction estimating and bidding.\n\nKey Responsibilities\nLead, mentor and develop a team of estimators and support staff; assign estimating tasks and review work for accuracy and completeness.\nManage the complete estimating lifecycle for commercial construction projects including HVAC and MEP scopes: scope review, quantity takeoffs, unit pricing, assemblies, allowances and risk contingency.\nPrepare, review and deliver detailed, competitive bids and proposals on schedule; coordinate with project managers, engineers, subcontractors and suppliers to validate pricing and scope.\nSolicit, evaluate and negotiate subcontractor and supplier bids; build and maintain strong vendor relationships to ensure competitive pricing and reliability.\nMaintain and update estimate databases, assemblies, unit pricing, historical cost data and bid logs; ensure version control and documentation of assumptions.\nPerform cost analysis, constructability reviews, and risk assessments to inform pricing and project strategy.\nCoordinate preconstruction activities including value engineering, constructability input, budget development and lifecycle cost considerations.\nImplement and standardize estimating processes, best practices and tools to continuously improve accuracy, efficiency and responsiveness of the estimating group.\nPresent estimates and bid recommendations to senior leadership and clients; participate in post-bid reviews and lessons-learned sessions.\nEnsure compliance with contract requirements, company policies, and legal/regulatory obligations during the bidding and estimating process.\nQualifications\nBachelors degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture or related field, or equivalent experience.\n7+ years of commercial construction estimating experience with demonstrated experience estimating HVAC and MEP systems; prior experience in a leadership/management role preferred.\nProven track record preparing and winning competitive bids and managing complex proposals and subcontractor negotiations.\nProficiency with estimating and takeoff software (e.g., Bluebeam, PlanSwift, Sage/Timberline, Procore, HCSS or similar) and MS Office (Excel required).\nStrong knowledge of commercial construction methods, materials, cost drivers, scheduling and building codes.\nExcellent analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to perform accurate quantity takeoffs and cost breakdowns.\nOutstanding verbal and written communication skills; ability to present complex pricing to internal teams and clients.\nExperience developing and maintaining estimating databases, assemblies, and historical cost data.\nAbility to work under deadlines, manage multiple bids simultaneously and travel to job sites and subcontractor meetings as needed.\nCertifications such as AACE, LEED, CCM or certified estimator (CE) are a plus.\nFor this position, you must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship for a non-immigrant visa. CyberCoders will consider for Employment in the City of Los Angeles qualified Applicants with Criminal Histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring (Ban the Box) Ordinance.This job was first posted by CyberCoders on 07/07/2026 and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or closed.Everforth CyberCoders is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer\n\nAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, status as a crime victim, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Our hiring process includes AI screening for keywords and minimum qualifications, and a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. A human recruiter reviews all results. Click here for details on our virtual recruiter . Everforth CyberCoders will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local law, including but not limited to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act. Everforth CyberCoders is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. Individuals needing special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment can contact a member of our Human Resources team at Benefits@CyberCoders.com to make arrangements.\nSalary\n$150000 - $190000 USD per year","company":"Everforth","rawCompany":"everforth","city":"Sacramento","state":"CA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-07T10:39:58.681Z","occupations":[{"code":"11-9021.00","title":"Construction Managers","slug":"construction-managers"},{"code":"13-1051.00","title":"Cost Estimators","slug":"cost-estimators"},{"code":"11-9041.00","title":"Architectural and Engineering Managers","slug":"architectural-and-engineering-managers"}],"industries":[{"code":"236220","title":"Commercial and Institutional Building Construction","slug":"commercial-and-institutional-building-construction"},{"code":"238990","title":"All Other Specialty Trade Contractors","slug":"all-other-specialty-trade-contractors"},{"code":"237990","title":"Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction","slug":"other-heavy-and-civil-engineering-construction"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Estimating Manager","description":"Estimating Manager\nEstimating Manager\n\nPosition Overview\nWe are seeking an experienced Estimating Manager to lead our estimating team for commercial construction projects, with a strong focus on HVAC and MEP work. 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CyberCoders will consider for Employment in the City of Los Angeles qualified Applicants with Criminal Histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring (Ban the Box) Ordinance.This job was first posted by CyberCoders on 07/07/2026 and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or closed.Everforth CyberCoders is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer\n\nAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, status as a crime victim, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Our hiring process includes AI screening for keywords and minimum qualifications, and a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. 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