Estimating Manager

About the Company

Conductor Power, founded in 2016, specializes in high‑voltage expertise and forward‑focused Solar EPC and electrical services. Our team combines proven high‑voltage expertise with renewable energy construction to set the pace for the next era of utility innovation.

As an Estimating Manager, you will help power communities, strengthen infrastructure, and advance America’s renewable energy future. You’ll work on substations, solar EPC projects, and BESS and ensure project estimates are accurate, competitive, and aligned with client expectations.

• Safety first, always – every project and team member, every day
• Trusted high‑voltage expertise delivering precision and reliability
• Leading in Solar EPC & electrical services, powering the renewable transition
• Intentionally built team – skilled, dedicated, guided by a shared vision

• Medical insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Life, AD&D insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off

Extras that Make a Difference:
Weekly Cell Phone Allowance;
Eligibility for CP's Bonus Program

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  - Performance & Accountability:
  We deliver our best in all we do and take responsibility for our actions.
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  - Optimization:
  We continuously improve our processes, skills, and knowledge.
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  - Wellbeing & Safety:
  We prioritize the health, safety, and well‑being of our clients and team.
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  - Excellence & Quality:
  We strive for the highest standards and exceptional service.
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  - Relationships:
  We build strong, lasting connections based on trust and respect.

We are directly contributing to America’s renewable energy transition while maintaining the transmission lines, substations, and infrastructure that keep the lights on. From high‑voltage utility construction to large‑scale renewable projects, our expertise spans the full spectrum of the industry.

The Estimating Manager is responsible for leading estimating efforts and overseeing the preparation of accurate, competitive project estimates for utility‑scale renewable energy construction projects, including Solar, Substations, and BESS. The role manages the estimating team and serves as the Bid Captain for key opportunities, coordinating the bid process from initial request through proposal submission.

The Estimating Manager oversees the team, including Estimator I, Estimator II, and Senior Estimator roles, providing guidance, review, and mentorship to ensure estimates meet company standards for accuracy, completeness, and competitiveness.

• Lead the preparation and review of accurate cost estimates and proposals for utility‑scale solar, substation, BESS, and energy infrastructure projects.
• Manage the bid process from RFP review through submission, coordinating cross‑functional teams to deliver complete, compliant, and competitive proposals on schedule.
• Oversee estimating quality and consistency by validating pricing, labor assumptions, construction methods, general conditions, and supporting documentation.
• Evaluate project risks, opportunities, constructability, and pricing strategies while collaborating with engineering, procurement, operations, and project management teams.

• 7+ years of construction estimating experience, preferably in renewable energy, electrical construction, or heavy civil infrastructure.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven experience leading complex bid efforts and preparing estimates for utility‑scale solar, BESS, substation, or similar energy infrastructure projects.
• Strong leadership, analytical, and communication skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and collaborate across cross‑functional teams.
• Solid understanding of construction methods, labor productivity, project cost drivers, and a willingness to travel to project sites as needed.
• Drive continuous improvement by mentoring the estimating team, refining estimating processes and tools, maintaining cost databases, and incorporating lessons learned into future bids.

If you’re driven, dependable, and ready to power something bigger than yourself, we want to hear from you.

Conductor Power provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.