Job Description
Job Description
We are looking for a Senior Estimating Manager located in Rochester, MN. The Senior Estimating Manager is responsible for leading and continuously improving the company’s mechanical construction estimating function. This role provides strategic, technical, and administrative leadership to ensure accurate, competitive, and consistent estimates that support corporate objectives. The Senior Estimating Manager oversees estimating standards, systems, data integrity, and team development, while partnering with executive leadership, project management, and sales to shape bid strategy, pursue the right opportunities, and drive long‑term growth.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the overall estimating strategy for mechanical HVAC and piping projects, ensuring alignment with corporate goals and market conditions
- Establish and maintain standardized estimating procedures, tools, and best practices to drive consistency and accuracy
- Oversee the preparation of complex estimates, coordinating with vendors, subcontractors, and internal teams
- Review and approve final estimate packages, including takeoffs, pricing, assumptions, and scope letters, prior to submission
- Analyze historical project data and performance to improve estimating accuracy, cost models, and forecasting
- Maintain and enhance historical cost databases, bid management systems, and estimating software, including pricing updates and training
- Lead and participate in pre‑bid strategy, page turn, turnover, and pre‑planning meetings
- Manage, mentor, and develop the estimating team, supporting hiring, training, performance management, and career growth
- Partner with project management, operations, and sales to determine pursuit strategy, pricing approach, and risk assessment
- Support contract negotiations, change order pricing, and project transitions as needed
- Build strong internal and client relationships to support long‑term partnerships and repeat business
- 8+ years of mechanical HVAC and piping estimating experience
- Strong knowledge of estimating strategies, construction contracts, and cost modeling
- Extensive experience using Trimble for estimating and takeoffs
- 5+ years leading and developing estimating teams
- Proven ability to lead strategy, influence stakeholders, and drive continuous improvement
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field preferred