Estimating Manager

Jobtailor; Dublin (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a senior estimi... (summary truncated)

Qualifications

• 7–10 years in estimating for utility, transmission, substation or heavy construction projects.
• 3–5 years of leadership experience managing estimating teams, processes, or major pursuits.

Responsibilities

• Lead the estimating function for large utility projects across the West region.
• Develop standardized estimating processes, tools, and best practices.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and development for estimating personnel and succession planning.
• Advise regional leadership on opportunities, risks, and pricing strategies.
• Oversee preparation and approval of all estimate stages.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Operations, and Project Management to validate strategies.

Skills

Leadership

Estimating

Labor Productivity

Risk Analysis

Cost Estimation

Subcontractor Mgmt

Project Management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Construction Management or related field

Tools

B2W Software

Estimating Software

Microsoft Office

Database Management

Job description

• 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
• Provide leadership, coaching, and development for estimating personnel and support succession planning
• Advise regional leadership regarding project opportunities, risks, market conditions, and pricing strategies
• Oversee preparation, review, and approval of conceptual, budgetary, detailed, and final estimates
• Develop labor, equipment, material, subcontractor, indirect cost, escalation, contingency, and risk assessments for major pursuits
• Collaborate with Engineering, Operations, and Project Management to validate execution strategies and productivity assumptions
• Review bid documents, drawings, specifications, schedules, and contract requirements to identify risks and opportunities
• Participate in bid strategy meetings, estimate reviews, executive presentations, and client proposal discussions
• Standardize WBS, cost codes, production tracking methodologies, and estimating databases
• Maintain historical estimating and production databases and analyze project performance, estimate-to-actual variances, labor productivity, equipment utilization, and lessons learned
• Partner with Operations and Project Controls to identify trends and implement corrective actions
• Align estimating practices with project scheduling and work management systems
• Serve as regional subject matter expert for estimating software platforms, including B2W
• Lead implementation, maintenance, and optimization of estimating software, cost libraries, crew compositions, labor rates, equipment rates, and production templates
• Coordinate software training and provide technical support
• Facilitate rollout of new estimating tools, software enhancements, and process improvements
• Support onboarding and professional development initiatives
• Partner with Business Development on client engagement and pursuit strategies
• Collaborate with Engineering and Operations leaders during project planning and constructability reviews
• Support project handoff meetings to ensure seamless transition from estimating to execution
• Promote safety, quality, accountability, and operational excellence

Requirements

• Minimum 7-10 years of progressively responsible estimating experience within utility, transmission, substation, power delivery, or heavy construction environments
• Minimum 3-5 years of leadership experience managing estimating teams, processes, or major project pursuits
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, Project Management, Business Management, or a related field
• Demonstrated success leading estimating teams within the utility, transmission, substation, power delivery, 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 the ability to effectively engage executives, clients, engineering teams, and operational leaders
• Advanced proficiency with estimating software, database management, Microsoft Office Suite, and project management tools
• Experience utilizing historical production data and performance metrics to improve estimate accuracy and operational outcomes
• Experience estimating utility transmission projects ranging from 69kV to 500kV+
• Experience estimating greenfield and brownfield substation construction projects
• Knowledge of utility client contracting models, EPC delivery, and design-build project environments
• PMP, PSP, CEP, or similar project management and estimating certifications
• Experience with project controls, scheduling, and earned value management concepts

Core Competencies

Demonstrates extensive expertise in estimating for utility infrastructure projects, including transmission and substation construction, while leading teams and implementing standardized processes to enhance accuracy and efficiency. Proficient in utilizing advanced estimating software and performance metrics to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Estimating Leadership
• Utility Infrastructure Expertise
• Advanced Estimating Principles
• Estimating Software Proficiency
• Project Management Certifications

Hard Skills

• Estimating Processes
• Labor Productivity Modeling
• Risk Analysis
• Quantity Takeoffs
• Cost Estimation
• Subcontractor Management
• Performance Metrics Analysis
• Project Controls
• Scheduling
• EPC Delivery Methods

Soft Skills

• Analytical Skills
• Organizational Skills
• Problem-Solving Skills
• Decision-Making Skills
• Communication Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

• PMP
• PSP
• CEP

Industry Keywords

• Utility
• Transmission
• Substation
• Power Delivery
• Heavy Construction
• Greenfield Projects
• Brownfield Projects
• Contracting Models
• Design-Build Environments
• Construction Management

Tools & Technologies

• Estimating Software
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Database Management
• Project Management Tools
• B2W Software