Sr. Estimating & Preconstruction Manager
$150,000–$180,000 year
On-site · Birmingham, Alabama, United States
Job Summary
Senior Estimating & Preconstruction Manager leads the commercial pricing function across a portfolio of complex programs. Own estimating and preconstruction leadership, build and lead the estimating team, manage historical cost database and pricing infrastructure, develop pricing strategy, present to executive leadership, and drive margin-focused decisions. Responsible for end-to-end estimating activities including subcontractor outreach, RFP compilation, price leveling, and value engineering, with collaboration across operations, finance, and procurement; travels up to 25% and operates from Birmingham, AL.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Data Analytics, or related field
- 10+ years of construction industry experience including 4+ years in preconstruction and estimating
- Demonstrated accountability for estimating and preconstruction across programs totaling $100M+ in annual pursuit value
- Demonstrated C-suite-level client and commercial partner relationships during pursuit
- Proven ability to build, restructure, and right-size an estimating team
- Proven track record presenting and defending pursuit and pricing reviews at executive level
- Strong financial acumen with explicit margin accountability
- Advanced proficiency in estimating platforms: Building Connected, Sage Estimating, Timberline, WinEst, or comparable
- Advanced scheduling proficiency across MS Project, Primavera P6, and Smartsheet
- Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency for program-level pricing and risk analysis
- Expert negotiation skills: subcontract negotiations and client contract support
- Ability to travel up to 25%
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