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JEM Systems

Estimating Manager

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/21/2026
No salary listed
Senior
Bachelor's
Joinville - State of Santa Catarina, Brazil+1 moreMore locations: São Paulo, State of São Paulo, Brazil
HybridHybrid: 3 days in person and 2 days remote; workplace in São Paulo or Joinville.
Architecture & Civil EngineeringConstruction Management

About the job

Requirements
  • A degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or a related field is required.
  • Fluency in English is required.
  • At least 5 years of experience in estimating or cost-analysis roles is required.
  • Previous experience leading or supervising estimating teams is required.
  • Strong knowledge of cost-estimating methodologies, quantity take-offs, and bidding/proposal processes is required.
  • Proficiency with estimating tools, Excel, and data analysis is required.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines in a dynamic environment is required.
Responsibilities
  • Lead and manage the estimating team, ensuring high-quality deliverables and adherence to deadlines.
  • Develop detailed cost estimates covering materials, labor, equipment, and schedules based on project specifications and drawings.
  • Review and validate estimates to ensure alignment with commercial strategy and company profitability goals.
  • Analyze project documentation, including technical drawings, BIM models, and technical specifications, to define scope and requirements.
  • Establish and optimize estimating processes, workflows, tools, and templates to improve efficiency and standardization.
  • Collaborate with engineering, project management, and sales teams to ensure accurate scope definition and alignment.
  • Evaluate supplier and subcontractor proposals, negotiate prices, and support preparation of commercial bids.
  • Develop and track KPIs, dashboards, and metrics to monitor estimating performance and drive continuous improvement.
  • Maintain historical cost databases and analyze market trends to improve forecasts and competitiveness.
  • Identify and mitigate risks, proposing value-engineering alternatives and cost-reduction strategies.
Desired Qualifications
  • A professional certification such as Certified Professional Estimator (CPE) or equivalent.
  • Experience with BIM and advanced digital estimating tools.
  • Experience in construction, engineering systems, low-voltage projects, or fire-protection projects.
  • Experience implementing process improvements, automation, and performance indicators.
  • Strong stakeholder-management skills and client-relationship experience.

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