Estimating Manager

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thinkingaheadDeforest (WI)

Cost Estimators Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction

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Senior

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$100,000 per year

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About the role

Estimating Manager – Electric Power Construction

Location: DeForest, WI or Commerce City, CO

Salary: $100,000–$150,000

Employment Type: Full-Time | In-Office

Position Overview: We are partnering with an established electrical construction organization that is expanding its electric power operations and building a dedicated estimating function. The company is seeking an experienced Estimating Managerto help lead estimating and preconstruction efforts for electric power construction projects. Unlike the Estimator opening, this isnot an entry point into the electric power industry. Previous electric power estimating experience is required. The ideal candidate will bring experience estimating transmission, distribution, substation, utility, or related power infrastructure projects. This is a newly created position and an opportunity to play an important role in developing a dedicated estimating function as the organization continues to grow.

Responsibilities:

Lead and support estimating efforts for electric power construction projects
Prepare and review detailed project estimates, budgets, and bid packages
Perform and oversee quantity takeoffs and labor, material, equipment, and subcontractor pricing
Review project drawings, specifications, scopes, and bid documents
Evaluate project risks, constructability, scope gaps, and estimating assumptions
Coordinate with project management, operations, preconstruction, engineering, and field teams
Review CAD and BIM drawings and other technical project documentation
Maintain detailed estimating information and cost data
Support bid reviews and estimate handoffs to project teams
Help establish and improve estimating processes, standards, and tools
Contribute to the continued development of a dedicated electric power estimating team

Qualifications:

Previous electric power estimating experience required
Experience withintransmission, distribution, substations, utilities, power delivery, or related electrical infrastructure
Strong understanding of electrical construction estimating and preconstruction
Ability to interpret construction drawings, specifications, and technical documentation
Experience developing detailed labor, material, equipment, and subcontractor estimates
Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
Ability to collaborate with project management, engineering, preconstruction, operations, and field personnel
Degree strongly preferred
Two-year degree will be considered
Significant electrical linework, lineman, or relevant field training may substitute for formal education
Preferred Technical Experience
Microsoft Excel — strong proficiency
BluebeamPrimavera P6CAD drawing interpretationBIM drawing interpretation
Construction estimating and takeoff software
Compensation & Location

Base salary: $100,000–$150,000 Position can be based inDeForest, Wisconsin or Commerce City, Colorado In-office position Occasional work-from-home flexibility may be available, but there is no formal hybrid schedule Relocation assistance may be available and is evaluated on a case-by-case basis

Compensation: $150,000 per year

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