Power Estimating Manager - Substations & T&D

Hooper Deforest; Commerce City, Denver (CO, CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Matching 401(k)

Paid Time Off

9 paid holidays

Identity Theft Protection

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Job summary

Hooper Deforest, based in Commerce City, CO, seeks an Estimating Manager to lead bid development for Electric Power projects. You will perform detailed plan take-offs, price materials and subcontractors, and maintain estimating systems.

The role requires at least 5 years of estimating experience in construction, strong analytical and leadership skills, and proficiency with Excel and CAD/BIM drawings. Occasional site visits may be necessary.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years technical education in the engineering field, construction management coursework or apprenticeship
• At least 5 years of prior estimating experience on construction projects and ability to lead teams
• Strong analytical, problem solving, interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• General computer skills with good working knowledge of Excel, Word, Outlook and CAD/BIM drawings
• Experience handling 120–200 estimates per year across varied project sizes

Responsibilities

• Develop bid schedules in consultation with department head and manage plan take-offs
• Prepare project estimates with pricing for materials, equipment and subcontractors
• Update pricing and labor rates regularly to reflect changes
• Maintain the estimating system and software
• Price change orders on large projects
• Evaluate bid results and maintain a bid database for future use
• Mentor and train other estimators to ensure high performance
• Develop estimating rules of thumb and budget estimating criteria
• Attend department meetings and related functions

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Verbal and written communication

Excel

CAD/BIM

Team leadership

Education

Technical education or apprenticeship in engineering/construction

Tools

CAD/BIM

Excel

Microsoft Word/Outlook

Job description

Hooper Deforest, based in Commerce City, CO, seeks an Estimating Manager to lead bid development for Electric Power projects. You will perform detailed plan take-offs, price materials and subcontractors, and maintain estimating systems.

The role requires at least 5 years of estimating experience in construction, strong analytical and leadership skills, and proficiency with Excel and CAD/BIM drawings. Occasional site visits may be necessary.