Estimating Manager Jobs

Estimating Manager jobs are open across construction, engineering, manufacturing, and specialty contracting, from project estimator to senior and chief estimator, with specializations in cost management, bid management, and preconstruction services. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.

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Overview

Open roles62
Top stateTexas
Top employerJE Dunn Construction
Top cityDallas, TX
Work type73% On-site
Top industryConsulting

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Sales Administrator and Estimating Manager
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Sales Administrator and Estimating Manager
ARCADIA, INC
Dallas, Texas
Compliance & Legal
IT Support
Project Management
Technical Program Management

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Estimating & Inside Sales Manager
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Estimating & Inside Sales Manager
ASSA ABLOY Group
Montgomery, Alabama
Business Development
Customer Success
Sales
$100k - $150k/yr
Bachelor of Science
10,000+

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Entry-Level Project Manager / Estimating Assistant
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Entry-Level Project Manager / Estimating Assistant
Huggins Heating & Air
Jacksonville, Florida
Higher Education
Research & Academia
Teaching & Instruction
$35k - $45k/yr
On-Site
High school diploma or GED

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Switchgear Systems Sales & Estimating Manager
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Switchgear Systems Sales & Estimating Manager
All Systems Electrical
Rocklin, California
Project Management
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Technical Product & Program Management
$90k - $140k/yr
51-200

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Estimating Manager 2- Data Center Low Voltage
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Estimating Manager 2- Data Center Low Voltage
JE Dunn Construction
Atlanta, Georgia
Construction
Construction Management
Skilled Trades
Bachelor's degree in construction management
1,001-5,000

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Estimating Manager Job Market

Who's Hiring

JE Dunn Construction4 open roles
Burns & McDonnell3 open roles
K. Hovnanian Companies3 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Consulting & Professional Services
  • Manufacturing
  • Distribution & Wholesale

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in estimating manager jobs.

  • 5+ years of estimating experience in construction, engineering, or manufacturing
  • Proficiency in estimating software such as Bluebeam, PlanSwift, or DESTINI Estimator
  • Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, or a related field
  • Demonstrated experience managing full bid cycles from invitation to award
  • Certified Professional Estimator (CPE) or similar credential preferred
  • Strong knowledge of subcontractor scoping, leveling, and bid package assembly

Tips for Your Estimating Manager Job Search

Quantify bid volume on your resume

Employers want to see the scale of work you've estimated, not just your job duties. List the total annual bid volume you managed, the average project size, and your win rate. Numbers like these cut through generic resumes fast.

Highlight software fluency beyond the basics

Most estimating manager postings require proficiency in takeoff and estimating platforms like Bluebeam, PlanSwift, or DESTINI. Naming the specific tools you've used and the project types you used them on signals you won't need a ramp-up period.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists estimating manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Target postings by delivery method

Construction estimating roles often specify a delivery method: design-bid-build, design-build, or CM at risk. Filter your search by these terms so you apply to companies whose workflow matches your actual estimating experience, not just the job title.

Prepare a sample estimate for interviews

Many hiring panels ask you to walk through a past estimate or complete a takeoff exercise on the spot. Bring a sanitized sample of a past bid showing your cost breakdown structure, exclusions list, and subcontractor leveling approach.

Negotiate scope before accepting an offer

Before signing, clarify whether you'll own the estimating department solo or inherit a team, what your bid-to-win ratio target is, and which project types are in the pipeline. These details affect your workload and success metrics from day one.

Estimating Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most estimating managers?

JE Dunn Construction, Burns & McDonnell, and K. Hovnanian Companies are hiring the most estimating managers right now, with openings concentrated in Texas, California, and North Carolina, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Activity tends to be highest among general contractors and specialty subcontractors with active preconstruction pipelines.

How many estimating manager jobs are remote?

About 27% of estimating manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with the highest remote share in roles focused on quantity takeoff, cost database management, and estimating systems oversight rather than field-tied preconstruction or owner-facing bid roles.

How do you become an estimating manager?

Most estimating managers start as project engineers or field estimators, build proficiency in takeoff software and cost databases, and progress to leading bids on increasingly complex projects. Earning a Certified Professional Estimator credential and taking on direct responsibility for bid strategy and subcontractor leveling are the steps that most consistently lead to a manager-level title.

Can you get hired as an estimating manager with little experience?

Moving directly into an estimating manager role with little experience is uncommon, but companies with smaller estimating teams sometimes promote strong project engineers or field superintendents who demonstrate cost awareness and bid discipline. Focusing on roles titled lead estimator or senior estimator first, then building a record of winning bids, is the most practical path.

What does the estimating manager interview process look like?

The process typically starts with a phone screen covering your estimating background and software fluency, followed by a panel interview with preconstruction and operations leadership where you walk through a past bid. Some employers include a takeoff or scope-gap exercise. Final interviews often involve discussing how you'd structure the department or improve the current bid process.

Where can I find and apply to estimating manager jobs?

You can find and apply to estimating manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your experience level and industry focus, then apply directly to each listing that fits.

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