Estimating Manager - Electrical / Special Systems (Nationwide) (Houston)

Estimating Manager - Electrical / Special Systems (Nationwide)

Job Locations

US-PA-Philadelphia | US-AZ-Phoenix | US-TX-Houston | US-IL-Chicago | US-GA-Atlanta | US-MA-Boston | US-VA-Arlington

Requisition ID

2025-10844

Category

Estimating

Overview

Do you consider yourself to be a highly technical, strong communicator with the desire to work in a team environment on complex projects? Gilbane is seeking an Estimating Manager - Electrical / Special Systems for the Advanced Manufacturing, Science & Technology (AMST) Division to be responsible for all estimating needs across multiple projects or a single large complex project. AMST is a Gilbane division focused on providing superior and consistent construction management services to clients across multiple domestic and international geographies. This role may be located anywhere within the U.S.

Who are we?

As a Top-10 ENR Contractor, Gilbane is a family-owned business with 45 offices that has been shaping communities since 1870. Consistently recognized as one of the most reputable construction management firms in the country, Gilbane is committed to delivering projects safely and on-time. You will have the opportunity to build schools, labs, hospitals, corporate offices, sports arenas and more!

We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Who are you?

You are a coach / leader who leads with an inclusive and empathetic mindset. You provide feedback and guidance to help others excel in their current or future roles. You determine priorities, delegate work, and effectively communicate progress. You establish measures to assess the impact, quality, and timeliness of results while praising successes and sharing lessons learned. You build high performing teams by attracting, engaging, developing, and retaining talented individuals through motivation and discipline to maximize impact on the organization and the individual.

You leverage business insights by understanding industry trends, local market / economic conditions, and Gilbane's business model to make critical decisions and create competitive advantage. You deploy a strategic mindset when considering solutions to long-term opportunities and risks that may develop in the future.

Your core values match Gilbane's : Integrity, Caring, Teamwork, Toughmindedness, Dedication to Excellence, Discipline, Loyalty, and Entrepreneurship.

What's in it for you?

Gilbane offers employees multi-dimensional training opportunities through a number of resources. While managing your responsibilities to projects, you will be able to enroll in trainings through our award-winning Gilbane University to build leadership and technical skills. In addition, you would work with an experienced team which provides you with the opportunity to learn new industry skills every day. You will protect and promote the interests of both Gilbane and the client in all matters as well as demonstrating the personal characteristics of a developing leader.

Responsibilities

Manages and leads the Electrical and Special Systems estimating effort for multiple concurrent projects within the Division or a single large / complex project through the entire design phase of a project

• Develops estimating deliverables for multiple project types (centers of excellence) and delivery methods
• Coordinates with Gilbane's national Supply Chain Management group to leverage both national and geographic specific market relationships
• Prepares preliminary conceptual cost estimates and budgets on limited information while providing adequate written clarifications of the costing assumptions
• Collaborates with other internal disciplines consistently including operations, accounting, VDC, purchasing, and scheduling
• Coordinates often with the Preconstruction Executive, Business Unit Leader, operations team, and BD staff on all deliverables with projects ranging in size and complexity
• Coordinates and executes tasks of estimating personnel assigned to a specific estimate
• Assists the Preconstruction Executive and Business Unit Leader in communicating and coordinating with the entire Gilbane estimating process with Client and design team
• Collaborates with other Estimating peers, within the AMST Division, as well as other Gilbane Divisions
• Prepares costs for each estimating deliverable for the entire Electrical and Special Systems packages to align with contract requirements and fee enhancement opportunities.
• Understands the relationship between Electrical and Special Systems, and other construction disciplines, including but not limited to : Civil, Site Utilities, Architectural, Structural, Mechanical, Plumbing, and Process systems to ensure accuracy in estimating process, procedures, and review requirements
• Reviews and understands all project plans, requirements, and specifications
• Coordinates with estimators to develop large, multi-disciplinary estimates
• Participates in the Value Management process to reduce price and increase value
• Serves as a Gilbane brand ambassador with Owners, design teams, and industry partners (for example ACE mentor programs)
• Manages workload and ensures alignment with overall company standards
• Fosters a positive and inclusive work environment to motivate and engage team members
• Coordinates with Preconstruction Executive and Business Unit Leader to communicate company and department strategy to direct reports
• May be required to assist with tasks typically assigned to more junior positions

Qualifications

EXPERIENCE / EDUCATION

High and voltage distribution and infrastructure

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

Establishes and maintains connection to Gilbane teammates and partners

Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.

For Philadelphia, PA and Chicago, IL this ranges from $153,200-$218,600 plus benefits and retirement program.

Gilbane offers an excellent total compensation package which includes competitive health and welfare benefits and a generous profit-sharing / 401k plan. We invest in our employees' education and have built Gilbane University into a top training organization in the construction industry. Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abus