Electrical Estimating Manager - Lead Budgets & Projects

Southland Industries; Pflugerville (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with company match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Annual bonus program

Paid holidays and vacation

Professional development opportunities

Wellness benefits

Job summary

Southland Industries in Texas is seeking an experienced estimator to lead the estimating function on complex projects across multiple trades. You will prepare preliminary budgets, conceptual estimates and detail estimates, working with various business units to ensure accurate pricing.

The role emphasizes coaching the department, data-driven decision making, and presenting estimates to Project Executives, Project Managers and clients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management or Engineering preferred, or equivalent technical training.
• 10+ years relevant experience, including 5 years’ people and project management preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to set and manage budgets
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent analytical skills
• Excellent decision-making and problem-solving skills
• Excellent presentation skills
• Excellent customer service skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities
• Excellent negotiation skills
• Excellent people-management skills

Responsibilities

• Manages department; coaches direct reports and writes performance reviews.
• Gathers estimate data from takeoffs, pricing efforts, vendor and subcontractor quotes, and other methods; QC estimates and presents to executives, PMs and clients.
• Ensures estimating projects are scheduled and communicated to appropriate departments.
• Partners with manager to establish and implement strategic goals for the department.
• Researches and resolves issues with regards to estimates.
• Develops redline or schematic level pricing based on limited design information.
• Maintains historical data to improve estimates and generates reports for review.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Analytical skills

Decisions making

Problem solving

Presentation skills

Customer service

Project management

Negotiation

People management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management or Engineering

Trade school or related experience

Job description

Southland Industries in Texas is seeking an experienced estimator to lead the estimating function on complex projects across multiple trades. You will prepare preliminary budgets, conceptual estimates and detail estimates, working with various business units to ensure accurate pricing.

The role emphasizes coaching the department, data-driven decision making, and presenting estimates to Project Executives, Project Managers and clients.