Senior Estimating Manager
$141.95k - $192.05kAmpacity
About Us
Intermountain Electric (IME) brings decades of experience as a trusted leader in electrical contracting. Founded in 1946, we began as a small company in Denver, CO, and have since grown to be part of the largest specialty contractor in North America. Today, we work with owners and contractors nationwide, delivering complex construction solutions across various industries, including aviation, mission critical, entertainment, and healthcare. At IME, our people are our most valuable asset. We are committed to fostering a culture that prioritizes safety, quality, and professional growth. Joining IME is more than just finding a job—it's about building a career with opportunities to advance and make an organizational impact. Power your future with IME and be a part of a team that drives success in every project.
About this Role
Intermountain Electric, Inc. (IME) is celebrating 80 years of powering progress across Colorado. Our office teams help deliver safe, smart, and reliable electrical solutions through our people and partnerships, the IME Way.
Through strategic planning, collaboration, and technical excellence, and guided by our values of Integrity, Safety, Ingenuity, Relationships, Craftsmanship, and Spark, we empower our professionals to innovate, support our field teams, and strengthen the partnerships that move our work forward.
Join a team where your expertise fuels the systems that keep communities running!
In this critical role, you will lead the estimation process for complex electrical projects, delivering precise cost assessments and competitive bids that reflect our commitment to quality, accountability, and safety. You will collaborate closely across teams—preconstruction, operations, and leadership—to develop thoughtful, well‑crafted estimates that balance innovation with practicality. Your leadership and professional judgment will directly support project success, strengthen client relationships, and uphold our reputation for excellence.
Our Senior Estimating Manager will grow, support, and inspire a high‑performing estimating team, driving preconstruction initiatives in partnership with the company's leadership group.
What You'll Do
Key Responsibilities:
Strategy Development:
- Collaboratively lead the estimating and proposal process for the pre‑construction group by providing strategic insight into pursuit strategy.
- Conduct and oversee detailed reviews of drawings and specifications to clearly define project requirements, scopes of work, risks, and opportunities.
- Actively contribute to RFQs, RFPs, and client interviews with confidence, professionalism, and integrity.
- Review bid outcomes and provide constructive feedback to continuously improve processes, performance, and results.
- Clearly communicate project challenges and opportunities to internal teams and clients, fostering trust and strong working relationships.
Estimating
- Review and approve all estimates, bid submissions, and prequalification documents to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
- Support the team in assembling detailed cost estimates, soliciting and reviewing vendor and subcontractor pricing, and completing bid forms.
- Prepare executive‑level bid estimates for final approval, demonstrating sound judgment and exceptional attention to detail.
- Assist in maintaining accurate data within CRM systems to support decision‑making and long‑term strategic growth.
Weekly Work Planning & Accountability:
- Review ITB folders weekly and collaborate with the coordinator to select and set up projects for bidding.
- Assign projects to estimators based on strengths, workloads, and development opportunities.
- Actively support estimators in completing bids while monitoring productivity, backlog, and workload balance.
- Maintain bid logs, weekly production plans, and dashboards to ensure transparency and informed leadership decisions.
Compliance, Process & Continuous Improvement:
- Ensure all estimating activities comply with company policies, safety standards, and applicable local, state, and federal regulations.
- Develop, maintain, and refine estimating best practices that promote consistency, quality, and efficiency.
- Identify and champion value‑engineering opportunities that benefit clients while protecting project integrity.
- Facilitate clear and thorough handoffs to the operations team to support successful project execution.
- Lead corporate bid reviews and prepare supporting documentation as required.
Collaborative Leadership:
- Lead a team of estimators to consistently deliver timely, accurate, and well-crafted estimates across all project types and sizes.
- Strategically assign and balance workloads to leverage individual strengths, promote skill development, and maintain consistency in estimating approach and output.
- Foster a team environment that values craftsmanship, curiosity, and continuous learning.
- Provide ongoing feedback, coaching, and career development support to enhance engagement and retention.
- Collaborate closely with project managers and engineers to optimize estimating strategies and outcomes.
Industry Networking:
- Serve as a brand ambassador, representing the company with professionalism, ethical leadership, and enthusiasm.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers to stay informed of market conditions and pricing trends.
- Demonstrate a relationship‑driven approach that reinforces trust, long‑term partnerships, and repeat business.
Additional duties as assigned.
What You'll Bring
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Strong ability to perform due diligence, risk assessment, and strategic decision‑making.
- Uncompromising integrity and ethical standards with internal teams and external partners.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving abilities.
- Clear, professional communication skills with the ability to influence and build lasting relationships.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and composure under deadlines.
- Strong working knowledge of applicable codes, regulations, and safety requirements.
Demonstrated accomplishments in the following areas:
- Success in identifying, developing, and presenting value‑engineering opportunities.
- Proven collaboration with customers and design teams on design‑build and design‑assist projects.
- Proficiency with estimating software and tools such as Bluebeam, Accubid Anywhere, LiveCount, or comparable platforms.
- Demonstrated ability to independently lead bids on large, complex projects (over $25M) and to contribute meaningfully to pursuit teams on major programs exceeding $50M.
Education & Experience:
- Success in identifying, developing, and presenting value‑engineering opportunities.
- Proven collaboration with customers and design teams on design‑build and design‑assist projects.
- Proficiency with estimating software and tools such as Bluebeam, Accubid Anywhere, LiveCount, or comparable platforms.
- Demonstrated ability to independently lead bids on large, complex projects (over $25M) and to contribute meaningfully to pursuit teams on major programs exceeding $50M.
What You'll Get
Working Conditions :
The majority of the time you will work in a typical office environment. Occasionally, you may travel to a construction job site. When on construction job sites you will encounter typical construction conditions including extreme temperatures, noise, dust, mud debris, welding, leading edge, trenching, and shoring, sometimes in a confined space. You may be required to visit multiple locations during any one day.
Benefits Overview:
IME provides an industry-leading comprehensive benefits package. Full-time employees are eligible to choose from a variety of healthcare coverage options, which become effective the first of the month after hire. In addition, employees are offered a substantial amount of PTO and are immediately eligible to make contributions to a generously matched and fully vested 401k.
Salary Range: $141,950 - $192,050
*Final salary and rates are based on education, experience, skills relevant to the role, and internal equity.*
Established in 1946, IME is part of Quanta Services, the largest specialty contractor in North America. We base our business model on always doing the right thing and pride ourselves in finding the best processes and practices in everything we do.
As an electrical contractor, we install and service the power and lighting to commercial and industrial buildings in the Western US.
The statements included in this job description are not intended to be all-inclusive and other duties may be assigned as required.
Intermountain Electric, Inc. (IME) is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and to creating an environment free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
IME will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees who are qualified for a job so that they may perform the essential duties of the position.
IME strives to provide a safe work environment for its employees. Under applicable laws and regulations, IME conducts background checks on all final candidates.
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
Compensation Range
The anticipated compensation for this position is USD $141,950.00/Yr. - USD $192,050.00/Yr. depending on experience and qualifications.
Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and/or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. We prohibit all types of discrimination and are committed to providing access and equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities. For additional information or if reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application, interview, or hiring processes or to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact us the Company's Human Resources department.
$141.95k - $192.05k
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