Electrical Estimating Manager

Build the future, spark innovation and align your career with purpose.

McKinstry is innovating the waste and climate harm out of the built environment and creating lasting impact. Together, we’re building a thriving planet.

Buildings are a leading contributor to the climate crisis, generating nearly 40% of total global energy-related carbon emissions.

We’re making a lasting impact on our industry and within our communities by addressing the climate, affordability and equity crises through :

• renewables and energy services
• engineering and design
• construction and facility services

To get where we’re going, we need big thinkers, problem solvers and collaborative mindsets. Does that sound like you?

The Opportunity with McKinstry

We are currently seeking an Electrical Estimating Manager to join our team as a member of our growing Electrical Construction division.

Additional responsibilities include :

Bid Strategies

• Work with management to develop successful bid strategies.
• Recommend value engineering cost saving items where appropriate.
• Develop relationships with clients, general contractors, vendors and suppliers.
• Prepare conceptual estimates and budgets as needed

Review and Manage Estimates

• Plan, organize, and direct the activities of plumbing, piping, and sheet metal estimators, including the preparation of construction cost estimates, budgets, and value engineering proposals.
• Maintain current and historical construction cost and bid result data bases.
• Oversee the technical specifications and plans so as to fully understand scope of work anticipated and required elements of estimate / proposal.
• Oversee the general and special conditions and other front end documents to ensure estimate reflects their effect on the project.
• Review all bid packages prior to submission to ensure accurate bid.

Team Management

• Selects, trains, coaches, and manages staff.
• Provide technical support and assistance to staff.
• Assign tasks to direct reports and review their work.
• Lead and / or participate in discussions and meetings with subcontractors, vendors, architects, customers and management.

Project Estimates

• Ensure accuracy of cost estimates.
• Oversee project estimates based upon conceptual and / or schematic descriptions of scope for various disciplines, general construction task, and / or major design build projects.
• Complete estimates for commercial, industrial, and high tech work.
• Lead project estimating programs and scheduling, as well as establishing procedures and priorities to implement and maintain approved plans.
• Implement value engineering and constructability practices within given estimates.

Communication

• Oversee estimating work with sales, engineering, and operations personnel.
• Work with the Vice President of Sales and Estimating to identify and secure a prospective business consistent with the company’s strategy.
• Responsible for discussions and meetings with subcontractors, vendors, architects, customers, and other personnel.

What You Need to Succeed at McKinstry

• Must have demonstrated proficiency for all the responsibilities of a Senior Estimator.
• BA in mechanical or construction related fields or equivalent work experience required.
• Ten (10) years of experience estimating and conceptual estimating in the construction industry on projects up to and exceeding $30 million.
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite - Word, Excel and Outlook required; working knowledge of Trimble / Quickpen and / or Quotesoft estimating software and database experience required.
• Solid knowledge of building systems and applications and how to successfully apply that knowledge to solve Client / Project requirements required.
• Experience in Accubid a plus required.

PeopleFirst Benefits

When it comes to the basics, we have you covered :

• Competitive pay
• 401(k) with employer match and profit-sharing plan
• Paid time off and holidays
• Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision with low or zero deductible options and low out of pocket maximums

People come first at McKinstry, and we go beyond the basic benefits with :

• Family formation benefits, including adoption and IVF assistance
• Up to 16 weeks paid parental leave
• Transgender inclusive benefits
• Commuter benefits
• Pet insurance
• Building Good paid community service time
• Learning and advancement opportunities via McKinstry University
• McKinstry Moves onsite gyms or reimbursement for remote workers

See benefit plan documents for complete details.

If you’re driven by our vision to build a thriving planet together, McKinstry is the place to build your career.

The pay range for this position is $93,600- $163,400 per year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Base pay information is based on market location. A bonus may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and / or other benefits, dependent on the position offered.