Sr. Estimating Manager

Adecco Permanent Recruitment; Norton (MA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

PTO

401K

Bonus eligibility

Job summary

A leader in renewable energy and utility infrastructure is seeking a Sr. Estimating Manager to oversee the estimating department for major solar and electrical infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of preconstruction experience, including leadership. Responsibilities include managing a team, refining estimating processes, and ensuring accurate bids. This position offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits in Norton, MA.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of preconstruction or estimating experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Proven success estimating large-scale electrical or renewable energy projects.
• Hands-on estimating experience; must be able to build and review estimates independently.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and manage a growing estimating team across multiple projects.
• Oversee all phases of estimating and preconstruction including budgets and schedules.
• Collaborate with project management and engineering teams to align cost strategy.

Skills

Leadership

Cost estimating principles

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Electrical Engineering, or related field

Tools

Bluebeam

Primavera (P6)

Accubid

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Sr. Estimating Manager - Electrical/Utility Infrastructure

Location: Norton, MA

Job Type: Full-time

Pay Range: $150,000 – $190,000 + Bonus (commensurate with experience)

Benefits: Health insurance, PTO, 401K, and bonus eligibility

Job Summary

Adecco Permanent Recruitment is partnering with a well-established leader in the renewable energy and utility infrastructure sector to help them hire a Sr. Estimating Manager. This position offers the opportunity to lead and evolve an estimating department serving major solar, substation, and energy storage projects nationwide. This leader will develop estimating standards, mentor a growing team, and ensure the quality, accuracy, and competitiveness of all bids and preconstruction deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and manage a growing estimating team cross multiple active and upcoming projects.
• Build and refine departmental processes, tools, and systems to support scalability and efficiency.
• Oversee all phases of estimating and preconstruction including budgets, schedules, value engineering, and risk management.
• Provide hands-on estimating support for complex renewable energy and electrical infrastructure projects.
• Collaborate with project management, engineering, and business development teams to align cost strategy with company goals.
• Conduct constructability reviews, lead bid proposal efforts, and ensure quality and consistency in all estimates.
• Represent the company in client meetings, presentations, and interviews to support winning strategies.
• Partner closely with operations during post-bid and preconstruction phases to ensure smooth handoff and execution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Electrical Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 10+ years of preconstruction or estimating experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Proven success estimating large-scale electrical or renewable energy projects (utility-scale electrical, solar, substation, or BESS).
• Strong working knowledge of cost estimating principles, materials, market conditions, and trade practices.
• Hands-on estimating experience; must be able to build and review estimates independently.
• Proficiency with Bluebeam, Primavera (P6), and Accubid.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and negotiation skills with a track record of mentoring teams and managing client relationships.

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