Essential Functions, Duties, And Responsibilities

Tasks may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Oversee and manage all preconstruction and estimating activities for the Houston division
• Supervise, mentor, and support junior and senior estimators
• Develop accurate, competitive, and profitable bid proposals for projects of varying size and complexity
• Review RFQs, RFPs, and Invitations to Bid for compliance with company standards, schedules, and competitiveness
• Manage estimating schedules, workflows, and priorities to meet company objectives
• Review quantity takeoffs for accuracy and compliance with specifications and drawings
• Communicate with customers to define scope, address discrepancies, negotiate pricing, and build long-term relationships
• Prepare contractual exhibits, scope documents, and quantified scopes of work
• Conduct internal estimate reviews and lead departmental training and development initiatives
• Develop logical assumptions for conceptual estimates and ensure consistency across takeoffs
• Maintain and manage the Accubid database, including assemblies and estimating standards
• Establish and enforce uniform estimating procedures and best practices
• Participate in project turnover and kickoff meetings as needed
• Analyze bid results and completed projects to improve estimating accuracy
• Provide analytical summaries and recommendations to senior leadership to support decision-making
• Attend project meetings and industry events to maintain and grow strategic relationships
• Maintain confidentiality of all departmental and company information
• Assist with additional duties as required to support business objectives

Qualifications: Education, Experience, and Skills

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or related field preferred
• Extensive experience in electrical estimating and preconstruction leadership

Experience Requirements:

• 10 or more years of electrical estimating experience
• Proven experience leading and developing estimating teams
• Strong understanding of commercial electrical construction practices

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Advanced knowledge of estimating software, including Accubid
• Strong analytical, organizational, and time-management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
• Strong leadership, mentoring, and decision-making capabilities

Associated Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Ability to collaborate effectively with operations, leadership, and external partners
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Ability to develop long-term strategies aligned with company growth goals
• Professional judgment in high-impact financial and contractual decisions
• Ability to uphold and model core values