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Estimating Manager

Job Description

Job Description

THIS PROJECT IS LOCATED IN ROCHESTER, NY. THE RATE OF PAY IS $120-150/k YEARLY.

The Bell Company is a large Mechanical Contractor that takes on some of the most complex projects in our East Coast Market. This is your chance to become a part of this dynamic team.

THE OPPORTUNITY: Estimating Manager

As the Estimating Manager with The Bell Company, you will have the opportunity to use your skills to work on hospitals, laboratories, data centers, large industrial and institutional projects. Additional information on our past and current projects can be found on our website: www.thebellcompany.com

PAY RANGE:

$120-160k YEAR FOR Estimating Manager

THE BENEFITS:

At the Bell Company we believe in rewarding members of our employees with more than just a competitive rate. We also offer:

  • Being part of an EMPLOYEE-OWNED COMPANY with the company contributing stock in the anticipated value of 3% to 6% of your gross (ESOP program) for all employees. The program is subject to vesting and/or company performance.
  • Ongoing professional training and development
  • Opportunities for advancement
  • Defined annual bonus program based on Company performance
  • Employer paid $50,000 life insurance
  • Elective medical with 75% employer contribution, dental and supplemental benefits are available immediately
  • 401 (k) program with 3% employer grant
  • Paid vacation
  • Paid holidays
  • Relocation assistance available

Job Requirements

This is a position for a candidate experienced as a self-perform mechanical and plumbing trades estimator on complex industrial, institutional and health care projects. Estimates on similar type projects is required.

Basic Qualifications:

  • Prior completion of mechanical and plumbing estimates with project size exceeding $25 million
  • Demonstrated experience in estimating for both, hard-bid and negotiated projects.
  • Demonstrated experience developing accurate estimates from schematic design documents.
  • Experience in leading a team, providing direction, and determining priorities to achieve a complete and final estimate.
  • Experience in writing subcontractor scopes, negotiating pricing and issuing subcontracts.

Experience:

  • Candidates must demonstrate a past work history and their desire for a career in construction.
  • Experience in project cost controls and Job cost accounting, contracts, scopes of work, material take offs and pricing, bonding and insurances, licensing and labor burdens.
  • This is an excellent opportunity to be part of an industry leading team and must maintain a willingness to relocate for project needs to take advantage of ample opportunities for advancement in our growing market.

What you’ll get to do:

  • Supervise and coordinate all staff activities in the Estimating Department.
  • Organize bid team requirements and responsibilities and coordinate efforts with Regional Offices
  • Responsible for the preparation and accuracy of all bid forms.
  • Oversee the preparations and development of final technical and price proposal information requested by potential clients.
  • Interact with other department leaders (Purchasing, Finance, BIM) to exchange and transfer estimate data to job/project files.

Additional Requirements:

  • Maintain the ethics and professionalism of The Bell Company in the execution of the duties and responsibilities of the position.
  • Dedicated, self-motivated with good verbal and people skills.
  • Demonstrate a stable work history.
  • Able to prioritize and work independently.
  • Pass a pre-employment drug screening.
  • Performing and assigning department duties to assure all deadlines are met.

The Bell Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Minorities, Women, Disabled and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Our focus marketplace is the Heavy Construction Industry (Mechanical Piping) and PLUMBING

If you have experience in the following disciplines, we want to hear from you!

Estimating Manager

Rochester, UK
Full time

Published on 11/20/2025

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