Estimating Manager/Leader

Job Description

Job Description

About us
Razorback LLC is a certified General Contractor specializing in government contracts, with a primary focus on water infrastructure projects. At Razorback LLC we’re building a legacy of excellence in the construction industry. With a commitment to quality, efficiency, and innovation, we pride ourselves on delivering top-tier projects and fostering long-term relationships with our clients and partners. We are looking for an Estimating Manager/Leader who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and shares our commitment to continuous improvement.

Join Razorback LLC – Where Core Values Drive Success!
At Razorback LLC, we don’t just offer jobs—we build careers. Our commitment to hiring and promoting from within is built around our 4 Core Values:
BE AWESOME – It starts with you. Empower and inspire everyone around you. Your attitude determines your environment.
GROW OR DIE – There's no better time than NOW. Whatever you are not changing, you are choosing. If you want more, do more.
PROFESSIONAL & PREPARED – Be an Expert. Know the answer before the question. Be passionate about the details and accountable in every situation.
WHATEVER IT TAKES – Whether you think you can or can't, you are right. There's no limit to what we can do. Create opportunity from challenges. Figure it out...there is always a way

POSITION OVERVIEW
The Estimating Manager oversees and leads the company’s estimating department, ensuring timely, accurate, and competitive preparation of bids and cost proposals. This position manages a team of estimators and supports staff to ensure consistent estimating procedures, high-quality deliverables, and strategic alignment with company objectives. The Estimating Manager acts as a key liaison between project developers, operations, and management to secure profitable and well-executed projects.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage and mentor a team of estimators, fostering technical skill development, accountability, and efficiency.
• Oversee preparation of project estimates by reviewing drawings, specifications, proposals, and related documents.
• Ensure accuracy, completeness, and competitiveness of all cost estimates and bid submissions.
• Review and approve final estimates, scope narratives, and clarifications prior to submission.
• Collaborate with project developers and operations teams to establish strategic bid approaches.
• Standardize estimating processes, forms, and cost databases to improve department consistency and performance.
• Monitor bid schedules and workload distribution, ensuring timely delivery of assigned estimates.
• Participate in Search and Selection process of municipal RFQs
• Evaluate historical data, production rates, and market conditions to refine pricing strategies.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with subcontractors, suppliers, and clients to improve pricing and bid success rates.
• Oversee collection of subcontractor and supplier quotes, ensuring quality, accuracy, and coverage.
• Support contract negotiations and assist in transitioning successful bids to project management for execution.
• Perform periodic reviews of project results to evaluate estimate accuracy and implement continuous improvement measures.
• Track department performance metrics and report trends and forecasting data to company leadership.
• Represent the estimating department in company meetings, pre-bid conferences, and debrief sessions.
• Ensure compliance with all company policies, safety standards, and ethical procurement practices.
  
  

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES

• Knowledge of all construction trade requirements and pricing, both rehabilitation and new construction. Knowledge of government contract requirements.
• Ability to read and understand instructions to bidders, including but not limited to General Conditions, Special Conditions and Specifications, Technical Specifications, and Project Schedule. Ability to read and draw blueprints.
• Ability to provide uniformity for bid estimates and ensure that the same base is used for progress and productivity reporting on the job.
• Extensive knowledge of building practices. Working knowledge of construction takeoff and estimating software programs. Demonstrated organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Superior interpersonal and written/oral communication skills with the ability to relate well and cooperate with others to effectively coordinate activities and accomplish goals.
• Demonstrated problem-solving ability (collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions on a timely basis) and negotiation.
• Ability to communicate and work with cross-functional teams and all levels in the organization.
• Results-oriented to ensure delivery of appropriate products and services in an accurate, complete, and timely fashion.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide into all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Ability to use Microsoft programs including Office, Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint with some proficiency.
• Ability to learn programs specific to the job such as client databases, intranet, video conferencing software, and time accounting software.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum 7 years of estimating experience in the construction industry, including at least 2 years in a leadership or management role.
• Strong knowledge of civil, mechanical, or water/wastewater construction preferred.
• Proficient in estimating, takeoff, and cost analysis software.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and leadership skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time-management abilities.
  
  

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Leadership and team development
• Financial and analytical acumen
• Strategic and proactive thinking
• Collaboration and cross-functional communication
• Process improvement and technical accuracy

Why Razorback LLC?

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for career growth and professional development.
• Dynamic, collaborative, and inclusive work culture.
• A chance to be part of an innovative and growing company in the construction industry.

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) & 401(k) matching
• Paid time off & Holidays

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

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