Services Estimating Manager

PowerToFly; New York (NY); On-site; USD 95,300 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401K plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

EnerSys is seeking a Services Estimating Manager who will oversee the team responsible for developing precise labor, material, and subcontractor cost estimates for service-oriented projects. This role is vital to ensuring that estimates match operational capabilities and profitability goals while providing guidance to junior estimators.

The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in cost estimating and possess a bachelor's degree in a relevant field. The position includes a compensation range from $95,300 to $145,000, with additional quarterly bonuses offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
• 5+ years in cost estimating with supervisorial experience.
• Strong knowledge of service operations is essential.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and mentor a team of service estimators.
• Ensure timely delivery of estimates and proposals.
• Review team estimates for accuracy and compliance.
• Maintain pricing databases including labor and materials.

Skills

Cost estimating

Labor planning

Material costing

Team management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related field

Tools

Estimating software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

EnerSys is a global leader in stored energy solutions for industrial applications. We have over thirty manufacturing and assembly plants worldwide servicing over 10,000 customers in more than 100 countries. Worldwide headquarters are located in Reading, PA, USA with regional headquarters in Europe and Asia. We complement our extensive line of Motive Power and Energy Systems with a full range of integrated services and systems. With sales and service locations throughout the world, and over 100 years of battery experience, EnerSys is the power/full solution for stored DC power products.

What We’re Offering

• Paid time off plus paid holidays
• Medical/dental/vision insurance plan
• Life insurance, short/longterm disability, tuitionreimbursement, flex spending, and employee stock purchase plan
• 401K plan
• Culture: We value and strive for excellence in all that we do through innovative technology by creating long lasting relationships with our stakeholders, co-workers, and customers. We continually strive to foster teamwork, engagement and enhance our employee’s skills and competence by providing appropriate training.

Compensation Range: 95,300-145,000 plus quarterly sales bonus

Compensation may vary based on applicant's work experience, education level, skill set, and/or location.

Job Purpose

The Services Estimating Manager oversees the team responsible for developing accurate labor, material, and subcontractor cost estimates for service-based projects. This role ensures that all estimates align with operational capabilities, established pricing strategies, and project profitability goals. The manager coordinates with sales, project management, and field operations to ensure estimates accurately reflect real-world execution conditions and scope requirements. Additionally, the role maintains estimating tools and historical data libraries to support team efficiency and consistency.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Team Leadership: Supervise and mentor a team of service estimators, providing technical guidance and performance coaching.
• Operational Delivery: Ensure the timely and accurate delivery of estimates, proposals, and pre-sale documentation to meet project deadlines.
• Quality Control: Review and approve team estimates for accuracy, competitiveness, and compliance with margin targets.
• Data Maintenance: Support the maintenance of pricing databases, including labor rates, materials, and subcontractor costs.
• Internal Collaboration: Partner with sales and operations to clarify project scope, identifying potential constraints or value-add opportunities.
• Process Efficiency: Utilize and refine estimating templates and workflows to reduce turnaround time and maintain consistency across the team.
• Performance Tracking: Manage and report on KPIs associated with the delivery and accuracy of estimates and proposals.
• Risk Assessment: Ensure team estimates account for safety, logistics, and execution risks.
• Customer Support: Assist with proposal creation and participate in customer bid reviews as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of experience in cost estimating or proposal development, with at least 2+ years in a supervisory or lead role.
• Strong knowledge of service operations, including labor planning and material costing.
• Proficiency with estimating software and advanced Microsoft Excel (cost models, pivot tables).
• Proven ability to manage a team under tight deadlines across multiple project types.
• Strong analytical skills with a focus on margin discipline and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills and experience coordinating with cross-functional teams.
• Familiarity with ERP systems and CRM platforms preferred.

General Job Requirements

• This position will work in an office setting, expect minimal physical demands.

EnerSys provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.