McKinstry · 1 day ago
Estimating Manager
Spokane, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$105K/yr - $186K/yr
10+ years expMcKinstry is innovating the waste and climate harm out of the built environment and creating lasting impact. The Estimating Manager will lead and participate in the preparation of construction cost estimates for various projects, develop bid strategies, and manage a team of estimators to ensure accurate project estimates.
ConstructionIndustrialIndustrial EngineeringRenewable Energy
No H1B
Responsibilities
Bid Strategies Work with management to develop successful bid strategies
Recommend value engineering cost saving items where appropriate
Develop relationships with clients, general contractors, vendors and suppliers
Prepare conceptual estimates and budgets as needed
Review and Manage Estimates Plan, organize, and direct the activities of plumbing, piping, and sheet metal estimators, including the preparation of construction cost estimates, budgets, and value engineering proposals
Maintain current and historical construction cost and bid result data bases
Oversee the technical specifications and plans so as to fully understand scope of work anticipated and required elements of estimate/proposal
Oversee the general and special conditions and other front end documents to ensure estimate reflects their effect on the project
Review all bid packages prior to submission to ensure accurate bid
Team Management Selects, trains, coaches, and manages staff
Provide technical support and assistance to staff
Assign tasks to direct reports and review their work
Lead and/or participate in discussions and meetings with subcontractors, vendors, architects, customers and management
Project Estimates Ensure accuracy of cost estimates
Oversee project estimates based upon conceptual and/or schematic descriptions of scope for various disciplines, general construction task, and/or major design build projects
Complete estimates for commercial, industrial, and high-tech work
Lead project estimating programs and scheduling, as well as establishing procedures and priorities to implement and maintain approved plans
Implement value engineering and constructability practices within given estimates
Communication Oversee estimating work with sales, engineering, and operations personnel
Work with the Vice President of Sales and Estimating to identify and secure a prospective business consistent with the company’s strategy
Responsible for discussions and meetings with subcontractors, vendors, architects, customers, and other personnel
Qualification
Required
Must have demonstrated proficiency for all the responsibilities of a Senior Estimator
BA in mechanical or construction related fields or equivalent work experience required
Ten (10) years of experience estimating and conceptual estimating in the construction industry on projects up to and exceeding $30 million
Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite - Word, Excel and Outlook required; working knowledge of SharePoint preferred
Solid knowledge of building systems and applications and how to successfully apply that knowledge to solve Client/Project requirements required
Preferred
Working knowledge of SharePoint
Benefits
Competitive pay
401(k) with employer match and profit-sharing plan
Paid time off and holidays
Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision with low or zero deductible options and low out of pocket maximums
Family formation benefits, including adoption and IVF assistance.
Up to 16 weeks paid parental leave.
Transgender inclusive benefits
Commuter benefits
Pet insurance
“Building Good” paid community service time.
Learning and advancement opportunities via McKinstry University.
McKinstry Moves onsite gyms or reimbursement for remote workers.
Company
McKinstry
McKinstry is an engineering company specializing in designing, constructing, operating, and maintaining high-performing buildings.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.77M2015-04-23Seed· $0.53M
2013-07-16Seed· $0.24M
Leadership Team
Ash Awad
Chief Market Officer
Recent News
2025-08-31
2025-04-28
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