H-1B Visa Estimating Manager Jobs
Estimating Manager jobs with H-1B visa sponsorship are available at construction, engineering, and manufacturing firms that need degree-level professionals to lead cost analysis and bid strategy. Sponsoring employers file a Labor Condition Application and I-129 petition on your behalf, covering up to three years of status with extensions to six.
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As Estimating Manager for our Colorado District, you’re not just pricing work—you’re shaping which projects we win and how we win them. You will lead a growing team of estimators and play a key role in developing competitive, well-informed bids. You’ll drive subcontractor and vendor engagement, challenge assumptions, and ensure estimates are disciplined, accurate, and aligned with project risk and opportunity. This is a leadership role for someone who can influence outcomes, negotiate with confidence, and bring structure and clarity to complex pursuits.
Bring your diverse ideas to build stronger, more resilient communities.
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:
- Works with operational and business development leaders to determine which pursuits to engage in assigned District.
- Provides technical and industry knowledge towards risk, contract management, owner relationships and vendor or subcontractor partnerships.
- Delegates review of project and appropriate regulations required to construct the project to meet disadvantages business requirements and minority participation agreements.
- Reviews work of direct reports to ensure accuracy, innovation and completeness.
- Coordinates and reviews schedules of project pursuits with lead estimator and pursuit team support.
- Reviews total estimate of all projects to ensure accuracy and completeness prior to formal submission.
- Participates in pre-bid meetings, bid strategy and representation meetings as required.
- Upon project completion, participates in debriefing with estimating, engineering and production teams to discuss positive and negative aspects of the project.
- Monitors the record keeping of bid documents and bid results.
- Leads Joint Venture (JV) meetings and hand-off meetings between pursuit phase and active project management team to ensure accurate and complete knowledge transfer between the phases.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
- Bachelor's Degree in a related field required.
- 10+ years estimating and cost control experience required, with previous field/operations experience strongly preferred.
- Demonstrated experience across construction, design, finance, and management.
- Proven success delivering heavy civil estimates ($50–500M+) across Bid-Build and Alternative Delivery models, including collaborative delivery environments.
- Expert knowledge of HCSS HeavyBid Estimating Software.
- Previous experience working on JV bid teams strongly preferred.
- Ability to lead and mentor a growing team while driving creative, innovative solutions to construction challenges.
- Research and promote more effective and efficient estimating methods.
- Understands best value approach to winning new work.
- Expert knowledge of construction engineering and project delivery methods across heavy civil infrastructure, including highways, bridges, dams, reservoirs, water conveyance/utilities, and tunnels.
- Strong negotiation and influencing skills required.
WHY WORK FOR US:
Some of the benefits you may be eligible for as an employee are:
- Comprehensive compensation package and paid time off program
- Industry leading 401(k)/RRSP
- Medical/Extended Health Care, Dental, Vision and/or Provincial Medical
- Wellness benefits & Employee Assistance Program
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
We are an EEO/ADA/Veterans employer.
SALARY
- Salary Min: USD $205,000.00/Yr.
- Salary Max: USD $245,000.00/Yr.
Overview
As Estimating Manager for our Colorado District, you’re not just pricing work—you’re shaping which projects we win and how we win them. You will lead a growing team of estimators and play a key role in developing competitive, well-informed bids. You’ll drive subcontractor and vendor engagement, challenge assumptions, and ensure estimates are disciplined, accurate, and aligned with project risk and opportunity. This is a leadership role for someone who can influence outcomes, negotiate with confidence, and bring structure and clarity to complex pursuits.
Bring your diverse ideas to build stronger, more resilient communities.
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:
- Works with operational and business development leaders to determine which pursuits to engage in assigned District.
- Provides technical and industry knowledge towards risk, contract management, owner relationships and vendor or subcontractor partnerships.
- Delegates review of project and appropriate regulations required to construct the project to meet disadvantages business requirements and minority participation agreements.
- Reviews work of direct reports to ensure accuracy, innovation and completeness.
- Coordinates and reviews schedules of project pursuits with lead estimator and pursuit team support.
- Reviews total estimate of all projects to ensure accuracy and completeness prior to formal submission.
- Participates in pre-bid meetings, bid strategy and representation meetings as required.
- Upon project completion, participates in debriefing with estimating, engineering and production teams to discuss positive and negative aspects of the project.
- Monitors the record keeping of bid documents and bid results.
- Leads Joint Venture (JV) meetings and hand-off meetings between pursuit phase and active project management team to ensure accurate and complete knowledge transfer between the phases.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
- Bachelor's Degree in a related field required.
- 10+ years estimating and cost control experience required, with previous field/operations experience strongly preferred.
- Demonstrated experience across construction, design, finance, and management.
- Proven success delivering heavy civil estimates ($50–500M+) across Bid-Build and Alternative Delivery models, including collaborative delivery environments.
- Expert knowledge of HCSS HeavyBid Estimating Software.
- Previous experience working on JV bid teams strongly preferred.
- Ability to lead and mentor a growing team while driving creative, innovative solutions to construction challenges.
- Research and promote more effective and efficient estimating methods.
- Understands best value approach to winning new work.
- Expert knowledge of construction engineering and project delivery methods across heavy civil infrastructure, including highways, bridges, dams, reservoirs, water conveyance/utilities, and tunnels.
- Strong negotiation and influencing skills required.
WHY WORK FOR US:
Some of the benefits you may be eligible for as an employee are:
- Comprehensive compensation package and paid time off program
- Industry leading 401(k)/RRSP
- Medical/Extended Health Care, Dental, Vision and/or Provincial Medical
- Wellness benefits & Employee Assistance Program
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
We are an EEO/ADA/Veterans employer.
SALARY
- Salary Min: USD $205,000.00/Yr.
- Salary Max: USD $245,000.00/Yr.
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Map your degree to specialty occupation
Estimating Manager roles typically qualify as a specialty occupation when the employer requires a bachelor's degree in construction management, civil engineering, or a related field. Pull the O*NET profile for Cost Estimators to confirm the degree-level task language your employer must reference in the I-129.
Verify prevailing wage before accepting an offer
Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your location and job title. Run the OFLC Wage Search using the correct SOC code before negotiations so you know the floor your offer must meet at each worksite.
Find sponsors through verified LCA filing history
Target construction and engineering firms that have already filed H-1B LCAs for estimating roles. Migrate Mate lists employers with verified H-1B sponsorship history searchable by role and city, so you're applying where sponsorship is already established practice.
Confirm a separate LCA for each worksite
If your Estimating Manager role involves overseeing projects at multiple sites, each physical worksite requires its own certified LCA from DOL. Flag any multi-site responsibilities during offer discussions so your employer files correctly before your start date.
Time your petition around your current status window
If you're transitioning from OPT or another visa, your employer must file your I-129 petition with USCIS while your current status is still valid. A 60-day grace period applies after employment ends, but it doesn't extend your authorization to work, so petition timing matters.
Request premium processing for fast project starts
Construction and engineering project timelines rarely align with standard USCIS processing windows. Ask your employer to file with premium processing so you have an adjudication decision before your project mobilization date, reducing the risk of a gap in authorization.
H-1B Visa Estimating Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Estimating Manager role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, when the employer requires a bachelor's degree in construction management, civil engineering, quantity surveying, or a closely related field as a minimum qualification for the role. The position must be structured around degree-level duties such as advanced cost modeling, contract analysis, and technical bid management. Employers document this requirement in both the job posting and the I-129 petition filed with USCIS.
Which industries sponsor H-1B visas for Estimating Managers?
General contractors, civil and structural engineering firms, industrial construction companies, and large owner-operators in energy and infrastructure are the most active sponsors for this role. Manufacturing companies with capital project departments also file LCAs for estimating leadership positions. You can browse current openings at employers with verified H-1B filing history on Migrate Mate, filtered by role and location.
What happens to my H-1B status if I move to a new project site?
Each new worksite requires a separate certified LCA from DOL before you begin work there. Your employer must file the new LCA in advance and post the required wage notice at that location. This applies even for short-term assignments. Failing to cover a new site with its own LCA puts both you and your employer out of compliance with USCIS regulations.
Can my employer sponsor me for a green card while I'm on H-1B as an Estimating Manager?
Yes. The H-1B visa allows dual intent, meaning you can pursue permanent residence while maintaining valid H-1B status. Most employer-sponsored green card paths for this role go through the PERM labor certification process, which requires DOL to certify that no qualified U.S. workers are available for the position before the immigrant petition can be filed with USCIS.
How long does H-1B sponsorship take for an Estimating Manager position?
After the employer certifies an LCA with DOL, which takes up to seven business days, they file the I-129 petition with USCIS. Standard processing currently runs several months, while premium processing delivers a decision within a defined shorter window that USCIS publishes on its website. Your employer's HR or immigration counsel will confirm the current timeframe when initiating the petition.