Estimating Manager

Estimating Manager

Henkels & McCoy West works closely with clients from diverse markets to build enduring partnerships throughout the Western United States. Our team of seasoned professionals designs, builds, manages, and maintains critical and sustainable infrastructure for the power, oil & gas pipeline, gas distribution, and communications industries. Building on a 100-year legacy of performance and service to utility, commercial, industrial, and government clients, H&M West brings together extensive knowledge and innovation to deliver infrastructure construction solutions that meet future energy needs today.

Position Summary: The Estimating Manager is responsible for leading and continuously improving the estimating function for Transmission and Substation projects throughout Henkels & McCoy West. This role provides strategic oversight of estimating processes, cost databases, historical production metrics, and estimating resources to ensure the development of accurate, competitive, and risk-adjusted project estimates. Working closely with Business Development, Operations, Engineering, Project Management, and Executive Leadership, the Estimating Manager drives consistency, standardization, and best practices across the estimating lifecycle. This position plays a critical role in supporting the successful pursuit and execution of transmission line, substation, renewable interconnection, and utility infrastructure projects while ensuring alignment with Henkels & McCoy's safety culture, project management methodology, and operational objectives.

Responsibilities

• Estimating Leadership & Strategy
• Proposal Development & Cost Estimating
• Operational & Historical Data Management
• Systems, Processes & Training
• Cross-Functional Collaboration

Qualifications

• Minimum 7-10 years of progressively responsible estimating experience within utility, transmission, substation, power delivery, or heavy construction environments.
• Minimum 3-5 years of leadership experience managing estimating teams, processes, or major project pursuits.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, Project Management, Business Management, or a related field.
• Demonstrated success leading estimating teams within the utility, transmission, substation, power delivery, or heavy civil construction industries.
• Strong understanding of transmission line construction, substation construction, utility infrastructure, EPC delivery methods, and self-perform construction practices.
• Advanced knowledge of estimating principles including labor productivity modeling, equipment costing, subcontractor management, risk analysis, and quantity takeoffs.
• Proven ability to manage multiple complex pursuits and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to effectively engage executives, clients, engineering teams, and operational leaders.
• Advanced proficiency with estimating software, database management, Microsoft Office Suite, and project management tools.
• Experience utilizing historical production data and performance metrics to improve estimate accuracy and operational outcomes.

Salary Range: $120,000/yr to $190,000/yr (will be dependent upon level of experience)

Benefits: Full-time employees are eligible to participate in our benefit plan which includes the following: 401(k) Plan Employee Stock Purchase Plan Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance Voluntary Life Insurance Voluntary Short Term & Long-Term Disability Paid time off

Henkels & McCoy West, LLC. is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities.