Estimating Manager

The Estimating Manager will lead and develop a high-performing estimating team supporting complex construction, maintenance, and turnaround projects.

This role will play a critical part in driving bid accuracy, profitability, and operational alignment, while influencing key decisions at both the project and leadership levels.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of estimators to improve performance and productivity

• Oversee the full estimating process from bid strategy through final proposal approval

• Review and validate estimates to ensure accuracy, competitiveness, and compliance

• Partner with operations, project controls, and sales teams to align bids with execution strategy

• Utilize historical data and production metrics to develop accurate labor and cost models

• Identify risks, opportunities, and value-engineering solutions during the bid process

• Support client interactions, pre-bid meetings, and scope clarification discussions

• Ensure all estimates align with safety, quality, and risk management standards

• Drive continuous improvement of estimating tools, processes, and cost databases

• Present estimates, pricing strategy, and margin analysis to senior leadership

Qualifications

• 6+ years of estimating experience

• Prior leadership or team management experience

• Background in construction or industrial services

• Strong understanding of project costing, productivity factors, and bid strategy

• Ability to read and interpret drawings, specs, and project scope

Salary Range: $140,000-$170,000

Benefits:

• Bonus Eligible

• Health, dental, and vision, life, short/long term disability insurance

• 401(k) offering

• Paid time off and holidays (120 hours PTO)

• Paid sick leave where applicable by state law.

LHH is a leader in permanent recruitment—and in the placement of top talent. Our areas of specialty include office administration, customer service, human resources, engineering, and supply chain and logistics. Please feel to check us out and apply for other opportunities if this role isn’t a perfect match.

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Pay Details: $140,000.00 to $175,000.00 per year

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