Pricing / Estimation Manager

Role Description The Pricing / Estimation Manager is a part-time, remote role responsible for developing and maintaining accurate cost estimates and pricing models for client projects. This role involves analyzing project requirements, reviewing historical data, and gathering market and vendor information to prepare detailed estimates and pricing proposals. The individual will collaborate with project managers and leadership to refine assumptions, identify cost-saving opportunities, and ensure alignment with business goals. Day-to-day tasks include building and updating estimation templates, validating data inputs, monitoring pricing trends, and supporting negotiations with clients by providing clear, well-documented cost breakdowns. The role also includes preparing reports, tracking estimate performance against actuals, and recommending improvements to estimation processes and tools.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess strong analytical and quantitative skills, including experience with cost estimation, financial analysis, and pricing workflows.
• Candidates should possess proficiency with spreadsheets and related tools (e.g., Excel or Google Sheets), including use of formulas, basic modeling, and data validation.
• Candidates should possess abilities in data collection, research, and interpretation of market, vendor, and historical project information.
• Candidates should possess solid organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple estimates in a part-time, remote environment.
• Candidates should possess clear written and verbal communication skills for presenting estimates, explaining assumptions, and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
• Candidates should possess attention to detail and a high level of accuracy when preparing estimates, reviewing calculations, and documenting methodologies.
• Candidates should possess familiarity with project management concepts and workflows; experience in budgeting or forecasting is beneficial.
• Relevant experience in pricing, estimation, finance, or operations is preferred; a degree in business, finance, engineering, or a related field is advantageous but not required.