Head of Bid Estimating Department (USA, English C2)

WE DO NOT MOVE FORWARD WITH APPLICANTS WHO LACK THE FOLLOWING EXPERIENCE: A DEEP UNDERSTANDING AND HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE IN THE U.S. TENDER/BIDDING MARKET (PREFERABLY WITHIN THE CONSTRUCTION OR RELATED SECTORS).

Crystalia Glass LLC is a leading provider of premium glass products, dedicated to transforming spaces with elegance and sophistication. With a commitment to craftsmanship and innovation, we specialize in designing and manufacturing high-quality glass solutions for residential and commercial projects.

Founded in 2017 in New York, the company has expanded its presence with offices in Los Angeles, Florida, and Texas. As a nationwide company, we serve clients across America, offering our signature glass products and services to diverse markets.

We are seeking a Head of Bid Estimating Department to lead and enhance the company’s bidding and cost estimation functions. This role plays a key part in ensuring the accuracy, competitiveness, and efficiency of all tendering processes across projects. You will oversee a growing estimating team, drive strategic process improvements, and collaborate closely with leadership and technical departments. The position is remote and requires a high level of autonomy, strategic thinking, and impact.

Responsibilities

• Build, manage, and develop a bid estimating team.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to support long-term strategic initiatives, including building and improving bid processes.
• Manage the end-to-end bidding process, including pre-bid analysis, scope definition, estimation, pricing strategy, communication with partners and potential clients, preparation and submission of tender documentation, and monitoring bid outcomes.
• Lead the estimation of project costs, ensuring accuracy, transparency, and reliability.
• Work closely with the engineering, supply chain, and delivery teams to ensure alignment on project requirements and feasibility.
• Partner with business development and engineering teams to understand client needs and develop competitive proposals.
• Identify and mitigate risks associated with project estimates and bids.
• Continuously evaluate and refine bidding and estimation processes to improve efficiency, accuracy, and competitiveness.
• Stay current with industry trends, technologies, and regulatory changes affecting project costs and bidding strategies.

• Proven leadership and team management experience, with a track record of building and developing high-performing teams (2+ members).
• Solid experience in bidding, estimating, or project management within the construction industry.
• Deep understanding and hands-on experience in the U.S. tender/bidding market (preferably within construction or related sectors).
• Comprehensive knowledge of project cost estimation techniques, tools, and methodologies.
• Familiarity with estimating and bid management platforms and software, such as ConstructConnect.com, Procore, Oracle, or similar systems.
• Strong engineering, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to achieve optimal business outcomes.
• Experience developing and implementing strategic initiatives that support business growth and efficiency.
• Degree in engineering or a related technical field