Senior Project Engineering, Estimating Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Arizona, +3 more states.

📋 Description

• Oversee the Communications, Data & Industrial business sectors by delivering design services and project cost estimation for construction and significant upgrades to essential infrastructure components.

• Create and execute design engineering and estimating methodologies, along with work management frameworks that are repeatable, scalable, and conducive to favorable client outcomes.

• Ensure Estimators apply best practices, standards, and protocols to accurately assess the cost of services or products.

• Supervise, mentor, and cultivate estimating resources to guarantee the precise and consistent tracking and delivery of project estimates.

• Formulate and implement a strategic pricing strategy in partnership with Service Operations and Sales leadership.

• Develop, manage, and maintain estimating tools.

• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure the cost structure remains up-to-date.

• Establish and uphold cost history for all project scopes.

• Provide guidance and support in identifying risks and formulating mitigation strategies for project proposals.

• Lead the creation of comprehensive installation specifications that align with client standards and requirements.

• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert on client playbooks.

• Create procedures to ensure that only the most current versions of client playbooks and requirements are referenced.

• Analyze standards, construction drawings, project plans, and site survey data to gain a comprehensive understanding of projects.

• Assess project bids and estimates for accuracy and address cost discrepancies.

• Participate in pre-bid meetings and/or site visits to confirm necessary take-offs.

• Engage with clients during bid-walks and through conference calls.

• Simplify and present technical and complex information to various stakeholders.

• Foster a positive work environment by providing leadership, guidance, mentorship, and motivation to team members.

• Build, develop, and lead a successful team through effective performance management, recruitment, training, and retention.

• Perform other duties as assigned by the manager.

⛳️ Requirements

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent work/military experience.

• At least 7 years of experience in Project Management, Estimating, Electrical Design, and Construction Program Management.

• Minimum of 3 years in a leadership role.

• At least 2 years of experience in DC Power and infrastructure Engineering within a Telco Carrier Central Office or equivalent Broadband Headend or Hub environment.

• Preferred: Three years of experience in Customer Relationship Management.

• Proven experience in understanding system requirements and interfaces, defining system architecture, and collaborating with customers to create, clarify, and review requirements.

• Strong background in Project Estimating.

• Demonstrated ability to proactively prioritize, plan, schedule, and coordinate tasks.

• Capability to solve complex problems effectively.

• Proficient MS Office skills, particularly with Excel and PowerPoint.

• Strong presentation skills.

• Ability to communicate and present information effectively to all organizational levels.

• Proven experience in developing best practices and processes for construction project cost estimating.

• Previous experience in creating installation specifications.

• Experience in developing and reviewing detailed Scopes of Work and installation procedures.

• Knowledge of Mechanical and Electrical Systems, HVAC, Central Plant, Transformer Voltage Substation, Power Distribution Layout, UPS (Uninterruptible Power Systems), emergency/standby generation and UPS systems, electrical heat tracing, interconnecting wiring, batteries, PDUs, transfer switches, chargers, other power quality instruments, and grounding.

• Must possess knowledge of building load calculations, refrigeration cycles, thermodynamics, heat transfer, and instrumentation.

• Strong understanding of industry best practices for various data center design elements (facility design, room readiness requirements, pre-occupancy requirements) and environmental support infrastructure requirements (architectural, electrical).

🏝️ Benefits

• Paid time off in addition to paid holidays.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.

• Life insurance, short/long term disability, tuition reimbursement, flexible spending, and employee stock purchase plans.

• 401K plan.