Estimating Manager Industrial / Manufacturing

Job Title:Estimating Manager – Industrial / Manufacturing
Location: Atlanta, GA / Kansas City, MO (Multiple Locations)
Job Type: Full-Time

The Estimating Manager – Industrial/Manufacturing is responsible for preparing detailed cost estimates for competitive bids and negotiated proposals while supporting preconstruction strategy and project execution. This role plays a critical part in identifying cost efficiencies, improving project profitability, and delivering high-quality estimating outputs aligned with organizational standards.
The ideal candidate will have strong experience in construction estimating, industrial/manufacturing projects, and preconstruction processes, along with the ability to collaborate with internal teams, subcontractors, and clients.

Key Responsibilities
Estimating & Preconstruction

• Perform quantity takeoffs from drawings and specifications
• Prepare detailed cost estimates for bids and proposals
• Develop material, labor, and cost summaries
• Maintain audit trail of estimates and documentation
• Analyze project scope, schedule, and logistics for accurate costing

Vendor & Subcontractor Coordination

• Support bid solicitation and pricing coordination
• Distribute plans and specifications to vendors/subcontractors
• Develop and manage scopes of work for all trades
• Coordinate bid day activities and summaries

Project Collaboration & Strategy

• Work closely with operations, field teams, and stakeholders
• Assist in developing cost-effective construction strategies
• Support project logistics, staging, and phasing plans
• Contribute to procurement presentations and planning

Process Improvement & Profitability

• Identify value engineering opportunities
• Improve project profitability through cost optimization
• Apply understanding of fees, insurance, and cost structures
• Support Lean construction principles and methodologies

Leadership & Development

• Provide training and mentorship to junior team members
• Build strong relationships with clients, vendors, and internal teams

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field (preferred)
• Minimum 3+ years of estimating experience
• Total 5+ years of construction experience preferred
• Strong knowledge of:
• Construction drawings and specifications
• Quantity takeoffs and cost estimation
• Industrial / manufacturing construction projects

Required Skills

• Proficiency in construction estimating software
• Strong Excel and MS Office skills
• Knowledge of construction methods and field operations
• Ability to develop:
• General requirement estimates
• Scope of work for trades
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Effective communication and presentation skills
• Experience with tools such as Revit, Lens, ASE (preferred)
• Knowledge of Lean construction principles

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in industrial / manufacturing construction projects
• Exposure to MEP systems and building components analysis
• Experience with self-perform estimating and labor productivity
• Strong collaboration and stakeholder management skills

Work Environment

• Office + project collaboration environment
• Involves coordination with field teams and subcontractors
• Occasional travel required