Estimating Leader - Transmission & Substation

Henkels & McCoy; Dublin (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

Voluntary Life Insurance

Disability (Short & Long Term)

Paid time off

Job summary

Henkels & McCoy West is seeking an Estimating Manager to lead and improve the estimating function for transmission and substation projects across the West region. You will develop standardized processes, mentor estimators, and provide strategic guidance on opportunities, risks, and pricing.

The role collaborates with Business Development, Operations, Engineering, and Project Management to ensure accurate, competitive, risk-adjusted estimates and consistent practices across the portfolio.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, Project Management, Business Management, or a related field.
• 7–10 years of progressively responsible estimating experience within utility, transmission, substation, power delivery, or heavy construction environments.
• 3–5 years of leadership experience managing estimating teams, processes, or major project pursuits.
• Experience leading estimating teams within utility transmission/substation or heavy civil construction industries.
• Strong understanding of transmission line construction, substation construction, utility infrastructure, EPC delivery methods, and self-perform construction practices.
• Advanced knowledge of estimating principles including labor productivity modeling, equipment costing, subcontractor management, risk analysis, and quantity takeoffs.
• Proven ability to manage multiple complex pursuits and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with executives, clients, engineering teams, and operational leaders.
• Advanced proficiency with estimating software, database management, Microsoft Office, and project management tools.
• Experience using historical production data and performance metrics to improve estimate accuracy and operational outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the estimating function for transmission, substation, and related utility infrastructure projects across the West region.
• Develop, implement, and maintain standardized estimating processes, tools, procedures, and best practices.
• Establish estimating performance metrics and drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance estimate accuracy, efficiency, and scalability.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and development for estimating personnel and support succession planning.
• Serve as a key advisor to regional leadership regarding project opportunities, risks, market conditions, and pricing strategies.

Skills

Estimating leadership

Estimating

Data analysis

Communication

Project management

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CM/Civil Eng

Tools

B2W estimating software

MS Office

Job description

Henkels & McCoy West is seeking an Estimating Manager to lead and improve the estimating function for transmission and substation projects across the West region. You will develop standardized processes, mentor estimators, and provide strategic guidance on opportunities, risks, and pricing.

The role collaborates with Business Development, Operations, Engineering, and Project Management to ensure accurate, competitive, risk-adjusted estimates and consistent practices across the portfolio.