Electrical Estimating Manager

Our client is a well-established industrial manufacturing organisation operating within the power and electrical sector, supporting complex, multi-site projects across the United States.

The business is recognised for its strong culture, long-term employee retention, and commitment to quality, ownership, and collaboration.

The Electrical Estimating Manager is a critical leadership position responsible for overseeing estimating strategy, execution, and team performance.

Based onsite in Northern Houston, this role combines hands-on estimating responsibility with team leadership, process optimisation, and close collaboration with sales, project management, and customers to secure new business through accurate, competitive, and high-quality proposals.

• Lead, mentor, and develop the estimating team, fostering a positive, high-performance, and results-driven culture.
• Act as a senior, hands-on estimator, preparing quotes and proposals during peak workload periods.
• Partner with business development managers, project managers, and customers to define project scope and deliverables.
• Develop and maintain standardised quotation templates within CRM and ERP systems.
• Build accurate bills of materials from customer specifications, schematics, and technical drawings.
• Coordinate with supply chain teams and utilise ERP data to ensure precise costing and margin control.
• Oversee estimating modules within ERP systems and maintain proposal data within CRM platforms.
• Review and approve proposals to ensure competitiveness, accuracy, and alignment with commercial objectives.
• Manage quotation schedules to meet customer deadlines across all company locations.
• Analyse and report on estimating performance, workload, and key metrics to senior leadership.
• Continuously improve estimating processes, tools, and accuracy through industry best practice and technology adoption.

• Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, or a related discipline.
• 10+ years’ experience in estimating and proposal management roles.
• Minimum of 5+ years’ experience within electrical manufacturing or a closely related industry.
• Proven experience leading, managing, and developing teams over a sustained period.
• Hands-on experience operating as an ERP super-user and CRM administrator.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with a customer-focused approach.
• High integrity with a strong commitment to ethical business practices.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications at an intermediate to advanced level.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, specifications, codes, and drawings.
• Highly organised, results-driven, and capable of operating effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Must reside within the Greater Houston area and be able to work onsite.
• Ability to pass background screening, drug testing, and role-related physical or driving requirements.
• Alignment with organisational values centred on quality, ownership, and collaboration.

• Experience using AutoCAD.
• Programming or configuration experience related to quotation or estimating software.

The organisation offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage, health savings accounts, life and disability insurance, and a strong retirement offering.

Additional benefits include a 401(k), profit sharing, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), generous paid time off, paid holidays, professional development support, and a family-friendly working environment. The business is known for strong employee retention and long-term career development opportunities.