Estimating Manager (Electrical Power)

Job Description

Job Description

We are searching for an  Estimating Manager on behalf of our client, a well-respected electrical and mechanical contractor in the area.

This role is geared toward estimating distribution, transmission and substation construction projects.

Benefits:

• Salary: $100k - $150k/year base salary. If your target pay is higher, we still encourage you to apply—we could request adjustments based on experience and market conditions.
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance.
• 401k + 4% match.
• Profit Sharing.
• Paid Time Off.
• 9 Paid Holidays.
• Relocation Assistance.
• Other great benefits!

Responsibilities:

• Develop bid schedules in consultation with Department Head.
• Responsible for procuring and returning plans for projects to estimate.
• Prepare project estimates in a timely manner by engaging in detailed and accurate plan take-off, and solicitation of appropriate material, equipment and sub-contractor pricing.
• Update material pricing and labor rates on regular intervals to reflect recent changes.
• Responsible for maintaining the estimating system and software.
• Price change orders on large projects.
• Evaluate bid results to track pricing levels.
• Upkeep project bid database for future reference.
• Evaluate completed job costs against estimated budgeted costs to aid in future estimations.
• Develop “rules of thumb” estimating techniques and criteria for budget estimating.

Qualifications:

• Minimum two years technical education in the engineering field, construction management coursework or completion of apprenticeship in a respective discipline.
• 5 years of prior estimating experience with related construction industry projects.
• Comfortable leading and guiding teams involved with company projects.
• Analytical, problem solving, strong interpersonal, and verbal and written communication skills.
• General computer skills required with a good working knowledge of Excel, Microsoft Word, Outlook and a good understanding of CAD/BIM drawings.
• Comfortable with a wide range of project budgets and estimating 120 - 200 estimates per year based on size.

Application Process

If your experience matches the description above, submit your resume, and one of our recruiters will be in touch to tell you more about the position and learn more about your experience and aspirations.

If your experience does not match this job description, we still encourage you to reach out to one of our recruiters, so we can learn about your professional aspirations for future job openings.

About Bemana

Bemana provides recruiting services to the nation's equipment and industrial sectors. Our clients and candidates value us for our specialized recruiting expertise, vast knowledge of the equipment and industrial job market, and ability to solve their most challenging employment needs. We have successfully recruited thousands of top-level professionals filling a wide range of management, sales, engineering, and technical positions across the nation.

Welcome to Bemana and we look forward to getting to know more about you.

Referral Program

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