Senior Estimating Manager

Robert Half • Rochester, MN • 1d ago

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

Requirements

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

Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

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