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 databases.
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
Select, train, coach, and manage 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.
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