We are seeking a highly motivated Estimating Manager to join our client's Cincinnati team immediately. This is a critical, consultative role focused on the Pre-Construction phase of complex commercial, healthcare, and institutional projects. You will act as a financial expert and trusted partner, responsible for managing cost predictability and risk quantification.
This is an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) company, meaning you are an owner, and the compensation is structured for long-term growth! This position also comes with bonus potential, and a vehicle allowance. This is your chance to build your career as an employee-owner in one of the most dynamic construction markets in the Midwest. Apply today!
location: Cincinnati, Ohio
job type: Permanent
salary: $82,000 - 92,000 per year
work hours: 8am to 5pm
education: Bachelors
responsibilities:
- Conceptual Estimating & Risk Quantification: Lead the development of detailed estimates utilizing schematic designs and proprietary historical cost data, specializing in pricing long-lead procurement items and quantifying risk against final contract goals.
- Trade Partner Leveling & Procurement: Develop and finalize comprehensive scope packages, rigorously leveling subcontractor bids (Sub-Bids) to ensure competitive pricing and precise alignment with overall project design and specifications.
- Value Management & Constructability: Actively collaborate with the owner's design team and internal operations staff (Project Management/Superintendents) to perform Value Engineering, identifying innovative, cost-saving solutions without sacrificing quality or schedule integrity.
- Internal Consulting & Team Handoff: Serve as the primary estimating liaison, providing a seamless and highly detailed hand-off of the final budget and documentation to the Operations team for execution. Work closely with department heads and subject matter experts (SMEs) to integrate specialized knowledge into the final project cost structure.
- Cost Database & Mentorship: Maintain and update internal, real-time market data to reinforce the accuracy of the company's estimating database. Potential to mentor junior team members.
- Experience: 5-7 years of experience in commercial Construction Management (CM) estimating is mandatory (not residential).
- Specialty: Proven ability to build accurate estimates from incomplete designs and conceptual documents in a fast-paced environment (CM at-Risk model).
- Collaboration: You will work closely with department heads, subject matter experts (SMEs), and the client's design team to drive Value Engineering and integrate specialized knowledge into the final cost structure.
- Need: This position is urgently needed to address ongoing, complex projects currently taxing our existing resources.
qualifications:
- Experience level: Manager
- Minimum 5 years of experience
- Education: Bachelors
skills:
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.
At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.
Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
This posting is open for thirty (30) days.
