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Estimating Manager
Company : Gilbane
Location : Tampa, FL, 33602
Job Type : Full Time
Date Posted : 11 January 2026
Overview
Do you consider yourself to be a highly technical, strong communicator with the desire to work in a team environment on complex projects? Gilbane is seeking an Estimating Manager to be responsible for all estimating needs across multiple projects or a single large complex project.
Who are we?
As a Top-10 ENR Contractor, Gilbane is a family-owned business with 45 offices that has been shaping communities since 1870. Consistently recognized as one of the most reputable construction management firms in the country, Gilbane is committed to delivering projects safely and on-time. You will have the opportunity to build schools, labs, hospitals, corporate offices, sports arenas and more!
We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
Who are you?
You are a coach/leader who leads with an inclusive and empathetic mindset. You provide feedback and guidance to help others excel in their current or future roles. You determine priorities, delegate work, and effectively communicate progress. You establish measures to assess the impact, quality, and timeliness of results while praising successes and sharing lessons learned. You build high performing teams by attracting, engaging, developing, and retaining talented individuals through motivation and discipline to maximize impact on the organization and the individual.
You leverage business insights by understanding industry trends, local market/economic conditions, and Gilbane’s business model to make critical decisions and create competitive advantage. You deploy a strategic mindset when considering solutions to long-term opportunities and risks that may develop in the future.
Your core values match Gilbane’s: Integrity, Caring, Teamwork, Toughmindedness, Dedication to Excellence, Discipline, Loyalty, and Entrepreneurship.
What’s in it for you?
Gilbane offers employees multi-dimensional training opportunities through a number of resources. While managing your responsibilities to projects, you will be able to enroll in trainings through our award-winning Gilbane University to build leadership and technical skills. In addition, you would work with an experienced team which provides you with the opportunity to learn new industry skills every day. You will protect and promote the interests of both Gilbane and the client in all matters as well as demonstrating the personal characteristics of a developing leader.
Responsibilities
- Leads the estimating process and deliverable for multiple concurrent projects within a Business Unit (BU) or a single large / complex project through the entire design phase of a project
- Develops estimating deliverables for multiple project types (centers of excellence) and delivery methods
- Prepares preliminary conceptual cost estimates and budgets on limited information while providing adequate written clarifications of the costing assumptions
- Collaborates with other internal disciplines consistently including operations, accounting, VDC, purchasing, and scheduling
- Coordinates often with the Senior Estimating Manager, preconstruction lead, operations team, and BD staff on all deliverables with projects ranging in size and complexity
- Coordinates and executes tasks of estimating personnel assigned to a specific estimate
- Communicates and coordinates the entire Gilbane estimating process with Client and design team
- Collaborates with other vertical departments for complete alignment including Next 150, Gilbane Insurance Group, TPM, FMS and GTG
- Participates in the development of the fee pro and proposals, specifically as it relates to preconstruction services and associated costs
- Prepares costs for each estimating deliverable for the entire package to align with contract requirements and fee enhancement opportunities including staffing, site services, general conditions, subcontractor default insurance, insurance programs, etc.
- Understands all construction disciplines (civil, structural, architectural, mechanical, and electrical) to prepare reliable, cost certain estimating deliverables
- Leads staff to ensure accuracy in estimating process, procedures, and review requirements
- Reviews and understands all project plans, requirements, and specifications
- Coordinates and supervises a team of estimators to develop large, multi-disciplinary estimates
- Leads the Value Management process to reduce price and increase value
- Serves as a Gilbane brand ambassador with Owners, design teams, and industry partners (for example ACE mentor programs)
- Trains direct reports on processes, procedures, and completion of daily tasks
- Manages workload and performance of direct reports, ensuring alignment with overall company standards
- Fosters a positive and inclusive work environment to motivate and engage team members
- Aids in communicating company and department strategy to direct reports
- May be required to assist with tasks typically assigned to more junior positions
Qualifications
EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management
- 8-15+ years of relevant experience with a minimum of 5 years in estimating commercial/healthcare/education projects
- Experience in Florida is highly preferred
- Estimating experience on projects at $100M+ is preferred
- Or equivalent combination of education and experience
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
- Ability to lead multiple estimates concurrently or large / complex estimates
- Extensive knowledge of On-Screen Take-off, Destini, and Site work software tools for take-offs
- Strong collaboration skills to reconcile estimating assumptions with designers and Owners
- Ability to leads the estimating process and deliverable for projects throughout the design phase
- Ability to presents estimating deliverables (internally and externally) and participates in interviews during the pursuit phase
- Ability to conceptually estimate projects with limited information
- Ability to estimate multiple facility types such as residential high rise, healthcare, interiors, and institutional
- Ability to estimate within multiple delivery methods
- Ability to maintain healthy working relationships with industry partners (Owners, designers, subcontractors, etc.) for the development of estimating deliverables
- Researches and maintains market trends (material, equipment, lead times) relating to estimating efforts
Gilbane offers an excellent total compensation package which includes competitive health and welfare benefits and a generous profit-sharing/401k plan. We invest in our employees’ education and have built Gilbane University into a top training organization in the construction industry. Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test.
Gilbane is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or disability status.
Note to Recruiters, Placement Agencies, and Similar Organizations: Gilbane does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Please do not forward unsolicited agency resumes to our jobs alias, website, or to any Gilbane employee. Gilbane will not pay fees to any third party agency or firm and will not be responsible for any agency fees associated with unsolicited resumes. Unsolicited resumes received will be considered property of Gilbane and will be processed accordingly.
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Frequently asked questions
Tampa's construction sector is growing rapidly, creating strong demand for Estimating Managers skilled in handling complex commercial and healthcare projects. Candidates with local Florida experience, especially those familiar with multi-million-dollar estimates, tend to stand out in this competitive hiring landscape.
While not always mandatory, certifications like Certified Professional Estimator (CPE) or familiarity with Florida building codes and regulations can enhance an Estimating Manager’s credibility. Local knowledge paired with advanced estimating tools often gives candidates a valuable edge in Tampa’s market.
Mastery of digital takeoff software such as On-Screen Takeoff and Destini, along with a strong grasp of cost modeling across civil, mechanical, and electrical disciplines, is vital. These skills enable precise budget forecasts and effective coordination across multi-disciplinary projects.
By shaping preliminary budgets and cost estimates early, Estimating Managers guide design decisions toward cost efficiency and risk mitigation. Their input helps balance quality and budget constraints, ensuring projects remain feasible and competitive throughout development.
Estimating Managers in Tampa generally earn between $95,000 and $130,000 annually, depending on experience and project complexity. Those with expertise in healthcare or education sectors and a strong leadership background might command salaries at the higher end of this range.
Gilbane fosters a collaborative, disciplined environment valuing integrity and teamwork. Estimating Managers benefit from continuous skill development through Gilbane University, while engaging in meaningful projects that impact communities, making it ideal for leaders who thrive on mentorship and strategic thinking.
At Gilbane, Estimating Managers juggle diverse project types and delivery methods, often leading multiple estimates simultaneously. The role demands high adaptability, coordinating across departments and ensuring alignment with company values like discipline and loyalty, which may be more emphasized than elsewhere.
Estimating Managers focus heavily on cost analysis, bid preparation, and value management, unlike general managers who might oversee operations. Their role requires deep technical insight into construction disciplines to produce detailed, reliable estimates that drive project feasibility.
Experienced Estimating Managers often advance into senior preconstruction leadership, project executive roles, or specialized consultancy. Building expertise in complex, high-value projects and honing leadership skills open doors to broader strategic positions within the construction industry.
Many assume technical estimating is purely number crunching, but success requires strong communication, team leadership, and strategic market insight. Balancing detailed cost analysis with people management and client negotiation skills is crucial for thriving in this position.