Estimating Manager - Electric Power Division

Hooper Corporation; DeForest (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Matching 401(k)

Profit sharing

PTO

9 paid holidays

Identity theft protection

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Job summary

Hooper Corporation, an established electric power and mechanical contractor, seeks an Estimating Manager to lead bid estimates for T&D powerlines and substations. The role requires strong analytical skills, 5+ years in estimating, and experience guiding teams on diverse projects.

Responsibilities include bid scheduling, plan take-offs, pricing materials and labor, maintaining estimating systems, and participating in department meetings. Office-based with site visit requirements.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years technical education in the engineering field, construction management coursework or completion of apprenticeship.
• At least 5 years of prior estimating experience with related construction industry projects.
• Analytical and problem solving, strong interpersonal, and verbal and written communication skills.
• General computer skills with Excel, Word, Outlook; good CAD/BIM understanding.

Responsibilities

• Develop bid schedules in consultation with department head and procure plans.
• Prepare project estimates with detailed take-offs and pricing.
• Update material pricing and labor rates regularly.
• Maintain the estimating system and software.
• Price change orders on large projects.
• Evaluate bid results and maintain bid databases.
• Mentor other estimators to ensure high performance.
• Attend departmental meetings and functions.

Skills

Estimating

Analytical

Team leadership

Education

Technical education in engineering

Construction management coursework

Apprenticeship completed

Tools

CAD/BIM

Job description

Since 1913, Hooper has grown into a well-respected electric power and mechanical contractor, headquartered in Wisconsin with offices in Colorado, Florida, and Ohio. Serving commercial and residential clients, Hooper delivers expert services built on safety, outstanding craftsmanship, respectful collaboration, and community engagement. We foster a culture of collaboration, integrity, and growth. Joining Hooper means joining a century-strong legacy of excellence and people-first values. Hooper also provides competitive compensation and many supportive benefits including Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance, Matching 401(k) plan, Profit Sharing, Paid Time Off (PTO), 9 paid holidays, Identity Theft Protection, Life Insurance, as well as Short-Term and Long-Term Disability coverage.

The Estimating Manager is responsible for estimating assigned “Electric Power” projects (e.g. T&D Powerlines and Substations) and the upkeep of estimating systems.

Principal Accountabilities:

• Develops a bid schedule in consultation with department head. Responsible for procuring and returning plans for projects to estimate.
• Prepares project estimates in a timely manner by engaging in detailed and accurate plan take-off, and solicitation of appropriate material, equipment and sub-contractor pricing.
• Updates material pricing and labor rates on regular intervals to reflect recent changes.
• Responsible for maintaining the estimating system, including software.
• Prices change orders on large projects.
• Evaluates bid results to track pricing levels. Upkeeps project bid database for future reference.
• Evaluates completed job costs against estimated budgeted costs to aid in future estimating.
• Manages, trains, and mentors other estimators to ensure high performance.
• Develops “rules of thumb” estimating techniques and criteria for budget estimating.
• Other general tasks at the request of the department head.
• Attendance at departmental meetings and social functions is required.

Requirements:

• Minimum two years technical education in the engineering field, construction management coursework or completion of apprenticeship in a respective discipline.
• At least 5 years of prior estimating experience with related construction industry projects. Comfortable leading and guiding teams involved with company projects.
• Analytical and problem solving, strong interpersonal, and verbal and written communication skills.
• General computer skills required with a good working knowledge of Excel, Microsoft Word, Outlook and a good understanding of CAD/BIM drawings.
• Comfortable with a wide range of project budgets and estimating 120 - 200 estimates per year based on size.

Description of Physical Working Environment:

• Works in a normal office environment and makes site visits when necessary, requiring driving a personal vehicle. When in the office, regularly works from a sitting or standing position with a computer. Repetitive typing and computer use required. Regular bending, twisting, and light lifting are common, and the ability to climb up and down ladders and steps on site is required with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Visits construction site in all kinds of weather to survey site conditions.

Hooper is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, considering candidates regardless of age, color, creed, disability, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by applicable local, state, or federal law.

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.