Lead Solar EPC Estimating Manager

IEA Constructors; Centennial (CO); On-site; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

MasTec Renewables is seeking an Estimating Manager (Solar) to lead large EPC estimates in Centennial, CO. This onsite leadership role directs the estimating team and ensures accurate, competitive bids across projects involving multiple disciplines.

The position requires coordinating resources, defining scope, assessing risks, and guiding junior staff through bid development. Collaboration with PM, engineering, procurement, and leadership is essential to turning bids into successful execution.

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architectural Drafting & Estimating, or equivalent experience.
• Seven+ years of construction estimating and/or project management experience.
• Demonstrated experience leading bids on a regular basis.
• Experience coordinating estimating resources and working within bid schedules.
• Experience supporting contract negotiations and proposal development.
• Experience working with owners, engineers, subcontractors, and vendors.

Responsibilities

• Lead conceptual, budgetary, and competitive EPC estimates for large projects from receipt of bid package through final review.
• Serve as Lead Estimator on assigned pursuits, responsible for scope definition, assumptions, risk identification, and estimate deliverables.
• Coordinate and manage Estimator I, Estimator II, and Estimator III resources assigned to bids to ensure timely and accurate estimate development.
• Ensure compliance with RFP requirements, internal estimating standards, and review processes.
• Manage available resources to ensure on-time, high-quality estimate delivery.
• Organize, document, and present estimates so that labor, equipment, and material assumptions are clearly understood and transferable to execution teams.
• Participate in estimate reviews, bid strategy discussions, and turnover meetings with project teams.
• Provide training, coaching, and mentoring to Estimator I and Estimator II staff to support skill development and readiness for advancement.
• May have direct reporting responsibility for junior estimators and support performance feedback in coordination with senior estimating leadership.
• Perform site visits and attend pre-bid meetings as needed to assess site conditions and remain current with field practices.
• Foster a collaborative team environment that supports accountability, continuous improvement, and professional growth.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Construction estimating

EPC delivery

Bid leadership

Team mentoring

Contract understanding

Time management

Education

Bachelors or Associate in Engineering/CM/Estimating

Job description

MasTec Renewables is seeking an Estimating Manager (Solar) to lead large EPC estimates in Centennial, CO. This onsite leadership role directs the estimating team and ensures accurate, competitive bids across projects involving multiple disciplines.

The position requires coordinating resources, defining scope, assessing risks, and guiding junior staff through bid development. Collaboration with PM, engineering, procurement, and leadership is essential to turning bids into successful execution.