Operational Excellence
Estimator training
Turn estimating into a predictable, repeatable advantage—faster bids, cleaner scopes, and healthier margins.
Are your estimators producing consistent, accurate bids that protect margin and set projects up for success?
Many firms rely on tribal knowledge and ad-hoc processes for estimating. That leads to inconsistent takeoffs, missed scope, weak subcontractor quotes, and estimates that fail to reflect real job costs—draining margins and creating surprises in the field.
Our Estimator Training program documents your estimating process and builds practical skills—so estimators are faster, more accurate, and aligned with operations and finance.
We build a role-specific curriculum and playbook that covers end-to-end estimating: scope review, plan reading, standardized takeoff methods, unit-cost libraries, subcontractor solicitation, risk and contingency, and job-level pricing. Training blends instructor-led workshops, video micro-modules, hands-on exercises, and a boot-camp format to accelerate competency. We also teach communication, time management, and the finance skills estimators need to price to company targets. Finally, we provide onboarding materials, assessment/checklists, and a certification path so new hires ramp quickly and experienced estimators keep improving.
We tailor curriculum and coaching for contractors—covering Excel and takeoffs, Bluebeam best practices, subcontractor strategies, and the financial discipline that protects margins on every job.
Delivery options
Pick the format that fits your team
Delivery can range from a simple one-off training session, to an immersive multi-day boot camp, to an ongoing training program with a full curriculum. We’ll recommend the simplest format that creates the most impact.
One-off training session
Sharpen skills before the next challenge exposes the gap.
Sometimes a team just needs a quick injection of insight, alignment, or skill development. This format is built to tackle a specific issue or opportunity—without launching a full program.
What we deliver
- Customized training session designed around your team’s needs and real scenarios
- Practical tools and frameworks your people can use immediately
- Engaging facilitation and discussion that drives buy-in and adoption
- Optional pre-session assessment and post-session follow-up support
- Session summary and clear action steps for leadership review
Best when: you want to address a specific pain point, reset expectations, or align a team around a new standard.
Talk about a one-off sessionCustom boot camp
Level up your team quickly before bad habits become permanent.
Do your people need a rapid, focused boost in skills and alignment? Boot camps are immersive, high-impact training built for real contractor teams— using a mix of instruction, discussion, and hands-on exercises tailored to your company.
What we deliver
- Tailored curriculum built around your company’s specific needs and goals
- Interactive training sessions focused on practical application—not theory
- Participant materials and post-training resources for continued use
- Leader follow-up guide to reinforce learning and maintain accountability
- Optional ongoing coaching to sustain performance improvements over time
Need an ongoing program?
If you want long-term behavior change across a department or leadership layer, we can extend this into an ongoing training program with a full curriculum—delivered in phases with reinforcement and accountability.