Estimating Manager: Preconstruction & Bid Strategy

Quanta Services, Inc.; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 145,000 - 196,000; Full time

Job summary

Intermountain Electric, Inc. (IME) is a leading electrical contractor delivering safe, smart, and reliable solutions across Colorado and the Western US.

The Estimating Manager role drives cost assessments, competitive bids, and preconstruction support for complex projects, partnering with leadership and operations to ensure quality, safety, and continuous improvement. This leadership position leads a high‑performing estimating team, champions strategic bid reviews, and maintains CRM data to

Qualifications

• Strong due diligence, risk assessment, and strategic decision‑making capabilities.
• Demonstrated integrity, professionalism, and ethical leadership.
• Advanced analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Exceptional communication and relationship‑building abilities.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization.
• Strong project prioritization and workload management skills.
• Ability to maintain accuracy and sound judgment in deadline‑driven environments.
• Working knowledge of applicable codes, regulations, and safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead the estimating and proposal process by providing strategic direction for project pursuits.
• Review drawings, specifications, and project documentation to define scope, requirements, risks, and opportunities.
• Participate in RFQs, RFPs, and client interviews with professionalism and sound judgment.
• Evaluate bid results and provide feedback to improve future estimating performance and outcomes.
• Communicate project opportunities, challenges, and strategic considerations to internal teams and clients.
• Review and approve estimates, bid submissions, and prequalification packages to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
• Support the development of detailed cost estimates, including review of vendor and subcontractor pricing and completion of bid documentation.
• Prepare executive‑level bid estimates for final approval.
• Maintain accurate CRM data to support decision‑making and long‑term business growth.
• Lead corporate bid reviews and prepare supporting documentation as required.
• Review ITB opportunities and coordinate project selection and bid setup activities.
• Assign projects based on team capacity, individual strengths, and development opportunities.
• Support estimators throughout the bid process while monitoring workload, productivity, and backlog management.
• Maintain bid logs, production plans, dashboards, and reporting tools to support informed leadership decisions.
• Ensure estimating activities comply with company policies, safety standards, and applicable local, state, and federal regulations.
• Develop, maintain, and improve estimating processes, standards, and best practices.
• Identify and promote value‑engineering opportunities that support client objectives while maintaining project integrity.
• Facilitate comprehensive project handoffs to operations teams to support successful execution.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of estimators to deliver timely, accurate, and high‑quality estimates.
• Balance workloads and assign responsibilities to maximize team performance and professional growth.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, continuous learning, and operational excellence.
• Provide coaching, performance feedback, career development support, and accountability to enhance employee engagement and retention.
• Partner with project managers and engineers to optimize estimating approaches and project outcomes.
• Represent the company as a professional and ethical brand ambassador.
• Develop and maintain relationships with clients, subcontractors, suppliers, and other industry partners.
• Stay informed of market conditions, pricing trends, and industry developments to strengthen estimating strategies and business relationships.
• Promote trust‑based partnerships that support long‑term client satisfaction and repeat business.

Skills

Due diligence

Risk assessment

Strategic decision-making

Analytical thinking

Communication

Leadership

Tools

Bluebeam

Accubid Anywhere

LiveCount

Job description

Intermountain Electric, Inc. (IME) is a leading electrical contractor delivering safe, smart, and reliable solutions across Colorado and the Western US.

The Estimating Manager role drives cost assessments, competitive bids, and preconstruction support for complex projects, partnering with leadership and operations to ensure quality, safety, and continuous improvement. This leadership position leads a high‑performing estimating team, champions strategic bid reviews, and maintains CRM data to