Estimating Manager

Build the future, sparkinnovationand align your career with purpose.McKinstry is innovating the waste and climate harm out of the built environment and creating lastingimpact. Together,we'rebuilding a thriving planet.Buildings are a leading contributor to the climate crisis, generatingnearly 40%of total global energy-related carbon emissions.We'remaking a lasting impact on our industry and within our communities by addressing the climate,affordabilityand equity crises through:renewables and energy servicesengineering and designconstruction and facility servicesTo get wherewe'regoing, we need big thinkers, problemsolversand collaborative mindsets. Does that sound like you?The Opportunity with McKinstryOur Electrical Construction team is hiring an Estimating Manager to help lead, develop, plan and participate in the preparation of the construction cost estimates for projects being pursued.Responsibilities will include:Bid StrategiesWork with management to develop successful bid strategies.Recommend value engineering cost saving items where appropriate.Develop relationships with clients, general contractors, vendors and suppliers.Prepare conceptual estimates and budgets as needed.Review and Manage EstimatesPlan, organize, and direct the activities of plumbing, piping, and sheet metal estimators, including the preparation of construction cost estimates, budgets, and value engineering proposals.Maintain current and historical construction cost and bid result data bases.Oversee the technical specifications and plans so as to fully understand scope of work anticipated and required elements of estimate/proposal.Oversee the general and special conditions and other front end documents to ensure estimate reflects their effect on the project.Review all bid packages prior to submission to ensure accurate bid.Team ManagementSelects, trains, coaches, and manages staff.Provide technical support and assistance to staff.Assign tasks to direct reports and review their work.Lead and/or participate in discussions and meetings with subcontractors, vendors, architects, customers and management.Project EstimatesEnsure accuracy of cost estimates.Oversee project estimates based upon conceptual and/or schematic descriptions of scope for various disciplines, general construction task, and/or major design build plete estimates for commercial, industrial, and high-tech work.Lead project estimating programs and scheduling, as well as establishing procedures and priorities to implement and maintain approved plans.Implement value engineering and constructability practices within given municationOversee estimating work with sales, engineering, and operations personnel.Work with the Vice President of Sales and Estimating to identify and secure a prospective business consistent with the company's strategy.Responsible for discussions and meetings with subcontractors, vendors, architects, customers, and other personnel.What You Need to Succeed at McKinstry:Must have demonstrated proficiency for all the responsibilities of a Senior Estimator.BA in mechanical or construction related fields or equivalent work experience required.Ten (10) years of experience estimating and conceptual estimating in the construction industry on projects up to and exceeding $30 termediate knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite - Word, Excel and Outlook required; working knowledge of SharePoint preferred.Solid knowledge of building systems and applications and how to successfully apply that knowledge to solve Client/Project requirements required.PeopleFirstBenefitsWhen it comes to the basics, we have you covered:Competi

Created: 2026-01-12