Engineering Proposals Manager & Estimation Lead

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL); Wesley Chapel (FL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP ownership

Comprehensive benefits

Paid holidays

Vacation & sick leave

Tuition assistance

Engineering development programs

Job summary

The Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) is seeking a Project Engineer – Proposals Manager for our Wesley Chapel, FL location. You will lead proposal development, coordinate cross-functional reviews, and engage with customers and sales representatives.

The role emphasizes estimating labor, equipment, and subcontractor costs, while crafting schedules and tracking bid statuses to ensure timely submissions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field.
• 4+ years' relevant experience with an Associate degree option.
• PMP certification or equivalent with 6+ years experience.
• Knowledge of electric power system protection and control.
• Experience with electric power system design, studies, ICT and protective relay applications.
• Willing to travel up to 25%.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Background check clearance required.
• Negative drug test result required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct business development meetings with sales representatives and customers.
• Estimate labor, equipment, subcontractor costs, and project expenses.
• Orchestrate proposal development, internal review, and submission.
• Evaluate and quantify project risks in relation to scope of work.
• Construct front-end milestone and construction schedules.
• Track proposal submission dates and expected project execution dates.

Skills

Technical background

Engineering services

Scopes of work

Technical solutions

Cost estimation

Budgeting

Milestone schedules

Construction schedules

Risk assessment

Contract compliance

Customer communication

Trusted advisor

Process improvement

Templates

Education

Bachelors in Engineering

Associate degree

PMP Certification

Power systems knowledge

Power system design

Travel 25%

Strong communication

Background check

Drug test

Job description

The Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) is seeking a Project Engineer – Proposals Manager for our Wesley Chapel, FL location. You will lead proposal development, coordinate cross-functional reviews, and engage with customers and sales representatives.

The role emphasizes estimating labor, equipment, and subcontractor costs, while crafting schedules and tracking bid statuses to ensure timely submissions.