Estimating Manager; Solar

Estimating Manager (Solar)

Job Location s: US-ND-Fargo | US-IN-Indianapolis | US-AZ-Phoenix | US-IN-Clinton | US-CO-Centennial

Responsible for leading and executing large, complex EPC estimates. This position oversees the estimating process from receipt of bid documents through final estimate review and proposal submission, ensuring that all estimates are accurate, comprehensive, competitive, and aligned with organizational objectives. Serving as the Lead Estimator on assigned pursuits, the Estimating Manager establishes estimating strategies, defines project scope, evaluates assumptions, identifies risks and opportunities, and ensures the successful delivery of high-quality estimate packages.

The Estimating Manager coordinates and manages estimating resources across multiple pursuits, directing the work of the estimating team members to ensure estimates are completed accurately and within required timelines. This role is responsible for ensuring compliance with client requirements, internal estimating standards, review processes, and established best practices. The position collaborates closely with project management, operations, engineering, procurement, and executive leadership to develop estimate strategies, support bid reviews, and facilitate seamless turnover from project execution teams.

Location & Travel Details: This is an onsite position that can be located in one of our office locations:
Fargo-ND, Indianapolis-IN, Clinton-IN, Centennial-CO or Phoenix-AZ

Mas Tec Renewables, comprised of Wanzek Construction, IEA Constructors, and White Construction, combines over 20 years of experience in renewable energy construction. Depending on your position and project, you may work for one or more of our companies over your career with us. Join one of the largest construction firms in the country (Engineering News-Record [ENR]: #1 in Power, #17 Top 50 Domestic Heavy Contractors, #20 Transportation Contractor).

We embrace diverse perspectives among our employees and across all levels of our business, including our suppliers, community partners, and clients. We have built a multidimensional workforce that brings valuable differences in perspectives, work ethics, and approaches to our organization. By collaborating across departments, we foster innovation and encourage everyone-from interns to executives-to share their ideas and make an impact. Our goal is to create a respectful work environment where all employees feel valued, included, and empowered to become innovative leaders in our industry.

The Mas Tec Renewables market sector is part of the Mas Tec Clean Energy & Infrastructure (CE&I) business segment. The CE&I segment generates over $4.5 billion in annual revenue, providing construction services across our renewables, industrial, infrastructure, and general building operating groups. Sustainability and safety are foundational to our culture and influence everything we do.

Mas Tec, a minority-owned Fortune 500 company, has shaped the construction industry for more than 90 years. With over 35,000 employees and 400 offices nationwide, we provide flexibility and career growth in dynamic work environments. Join one of the largest construction firms in the country (Engineering News-Record [ENR]: #1 in Power, #16 Top 50 Domestic Heavy Contractors, #13 Transportation Contractor).

• Lead and perform conceptual, budgetary, and competitive EPC estimates for large projects from receipt of bid package through final review
• Serve as Lead Estimator on assigned pursuits, responsible for scope definition, assumptions, risk identification, and estimate deliverables
• Coordinate and manage Estimator I, Estimator II, and Estimator III resources assigned to bids to ensure timely and accurate estimate development
• Ensure compliance with RFP requirements, internal estimating standards, and review processes
• Manage available resources to ensure on-time, high-quality estimate delivery
• Organize, document, and present estimates so that labor, equipment, and material assumptions are clearly understood and transferable to execution teams
• Participate in estimate reviews, bid strategy discussions, and turnover meetings with project teams
• Provide training, coaching, and mentoring to Estimator I and Estimator II staff to support skill development and readiness for advancement
• May have direct reporting responsibility for junior estimators and support performance feedback in coordination with senior estimating leadership
• Perform site visits and attend pre-bid meetings as needed to assess site conditions and remain current with field practices
• Foster a collaborative team environment that supports accountability, continuous improvement, and professional growth
• Other duties as assigned

Work Experience and Education

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architectural Drafting & Estimating, or equivalent experience
• Seven+ years of construction estimating and/or project management…