Estimating Manager
thinkingaheadDeforest, WI
$100,000 per year
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thinkingaheadDeforest, WItoday
$100,000 per year
Industries
Other Heavy and Civil Engineering ConstructionPower and Communication Line and Related Structures ConstructionElectric Bulk Power Transmission and ControlEstimating 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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Level
SeniorL5
Salary
$100,000 per year
Location
Deforest, WI
Occupation
Cost Estimators
Industry
Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction
Posted
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