Estimating Manager- Mechanical

Faith Technologies; Olathe (KS); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Faith Technologies is seeking an experienced Estimator-Manager to lead regional electrical estimating efforts. The role focuses on bid strategy, scheduling, and cross-functional collaboration with EVP, Project Managers, and Directors to ensure accurate, timely estimates.

Travel up to 25% is required; the position supports mentoring regional estimators and optimizing estimating standards across branches.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of electrical estimating experience with previous management experience.
• Alternatively, 5 years of electrical estimating experience with previous management experience.

Responsibilities

• Determines bid priorities and selects potential bid projects using BidSmart, regional bid strategies, and input from EVP, Group Managers, or Project Managers.
• Establishes, maintains, and follows up on bid schedules to ensure timely and accurate estimates.
• Collaborates with EVP, Director of Estimating, Group Managers, and Project Managers to set bid strategies for each branch.
• Coordinates multiple estimates simultaneously and reviews large or multiple estimates.
• Maintains CRM and historical cost data.
• Supports development and implementation of Faith Technologies estimating standards and best practices.
• Initiates job start-up and post-bid review meetings with Project Managers and others.
• Integrates electrical and specialty system estimates and identifies other service offerings.
• Mentors regional estimators and evaluates direct reports.
• Monitors estimator performance and assigns resources across regions.
• Schedules regional estimating resources in coordination with Director of Estimating.

Skills

Electrical estimating

Leadership/management

Job description

You’ve discovered something special. A company that cares. Cares about leading the way in construction, engineering, manufacturing and renewable energy. Cares about redefining how energy is designed, applied and consumed. Cares about thoughtfully growing to meet market demands. And ─ as “one of the Healthiest 100 Workplaces in America” ─ is focused on the mind/body/soul of team members through our Culture of Care .

This position is responsible for providing estimating support, overall management, and responsibility for a specific region. This position also allocates resources to appropriate parties as a means to ensure customer service, quality, timeliness, and success.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Experience: 2 to 4 years of electrical estimating experience along with previous management experience

or

Experience: 5 years of electrical estimating experience and previous management experience

Travel: up to 25%

Work Schedule: This position works between the hours of 7 AM and 5 PM, Monday- Friday. However, work may be performed at any time on any day of the week to meet business needs.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Determines bid priorities and selects potential bid projects by utilizing BidSmart, bid strategies of the particular region, and input of the Executive Vice President, Group Managers, or Project Managers.
• Establishes, maintains, and follows up on bid schedules to ensure timely and accurate completion of estimates.
• Works with Executive Vice President (EVP), Director of Estimating, Group Managers, and Project Managers to establish bid strategies for each branch.
• Coordinates multiple estimates simultaneously as well as has the review responsibility for multiple and/or large estimates.
• Maintains CRM and historical cost data.
• Participates in the overall development and implementation of Faith Technologies estimating standards and best practices.
• Initiates job start up meetings and post-bid review meetings with Project Managers and other appropriate parties.
• Integrates electrical and specialty systems estimates. Showcases the total capabilities of the organization by identifying and estimating other service offerings.
• Provides ongoing mentoring and training of regional estimators. Develops and evaluates direct reports.
• Monitors regional estimators performance as it relates to estimating performance metrics.
• Monitors all upcoming regional projects available and assigns the appropriate branch and/or vertical subgroup to projects.
• Works with Director of Estimating in scheduling of regional estimating resources.
• Demonstrates the ability to plan for, complete, and implement assignments and responsibilities in a timely manner.
• Demonstrates an acceptance of the company culture (adhere to the company's core values) and an adoption of professional standards.
• Demonstrates approachability and ability to collaborate with others and effectively influence.
• Develops relationships with leaders, direct reports, and/or others that facilitate open dialogue and trust.
• Defines work to be done; clearly communicates vision, objectives, and tasks to appropriate individuals. Delegates tasks to appropriate parties; clearly communicates needs and expectations. Measures and monitors the work of individual direct reports and/or collective team/taskforce team(s). Coaches and motivates direct reports/appropriate individuals to effectively perform; removes barriers to success and provides feedback, necessary resources, and open communication.
• Performs other related duties as required and assigned.

The job description and responsibilities described are intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate.

How Does FTI Give YOU the Chance to Thrive?

If you’re energized by new challenges, FTI provides you with many opportunities. Joining FTI opens doors to redefine what’s possible for your future.

FTI is a “merit to the core” organization. We recognize and reward top performers, offering competitive, merit-based compensation, career path development and a flexible and robust benefits package.

Benefits are the Game-Changer

We provide industry-leading benefits as an investment in the lives of team members and their families.You’re invited to review the full list of FTI benefits available to regular/full-time team members. Start here. Grow here. Succeed here.

Faith Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer – veterans/disabled.

Employment is contingent upon successfully passing a background and drug test

Faith Technologies

Faith Technologies Incorporated (FTI) leads the way in construction, engineering and renewable energy.

FTI is an innovative leader in construction, engineering, and renewable energy, providing comprehensive solutions for energy design, application, and consumption across diverse sectors.