Senior Estimating Manager

About Us

Intermountain Electric (IME) brings decades of experience as a trusted leader in electrical contracting. Founded in 1946, we began as a small company in Denver, CO, and have since grown to be part of the largest specialty contractor in North America. Today, we work with owners and contractors nationwide, delivering complex construction solutions across various industries, including aviation, mission critical, entertainment, and healthcare.

At IME, our people are our most valuable asset. We are committed to fostering a culture that prioritizes safety, quality, and professional growth. Joining IME is more than just finding a job-it's about building a career with opportunities to advance and make an organizational impact. Power your future with IME and be a part of a team that drives success in every project.

About this Role

Senior Estimating Manager

Reports to:

Associate Director of Preconstruction

FSLA:
Exempt

Intermountain Electric, Inc. (IME) is celebrating 80 years of powering progress across Colorado. Our office teams help deliver safe, smart, and reliable electrical solutions through our people and partnerships, the IME Way.

Through strategic planning, collaboration, and technical excellence, and guided by our values of Integrity, Safety, Ingenuity, Relationships, Craftsmanship, and Spark, we empower our professionals to innovate, support our field teams, and strengthen the partnerships that move our work forward.

Join a team where your expertise fuels the systems that keep communities running!

In this critical role, you will lead the estimation process for complex electrical projects, delivering precise cost assessments and competitive bids that reflect our commitment to quality, accountability, and safety. You will collaborate closely across teams-preconstruction, operations, and leadership-to develop thoughtful, well‑crafted estimates that balance innovation with practicality. Your leadership and professional judgment will directly support project success, strengthen client relationships, and uphold our reputation for excellence.

Our Senior Estimating Manager will grow, support, and inspire a high‑performing estimating team, driving preconstruction initiatives in partnership with the company's leadership group.

What You'll Do

Key Responsibilities:

Strategy Development:

* Collaboratively lead the estimating and proposal process for the pre‑construction group by providing strategic insight into pursuit strategy.

* Conduct and oversee detailed reviews of drawings and specifications to clearly define project requirements, scopes of work, risks, and opportunities.

* Actively contribute to RFQs, RFPs, and client interviews with confidence, professionalism, and integrity.

* Review bid outcomes and provide constructive feedback to continuously improve processes, performance, and results.

* Clearly communicate project challenges and opportunities to internal teams and clients, fostering trust and strong working relationships.

Estimating

* Review and approve all estimates, bid submissions, and prequalification documents to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance.

* Support the team in assembling detailed cost estimates, soliciting and reviewing vendor and subcontractor pricing, and completing bid forms.

* Prepare executive‑level bid estimates for final approval, demonstrating sound judgment and exceptional attention to detail.

* Assist in maintaining accurate data within CRM systems to support decision‑making and long‑term strategic growth.

Weekly Work Planning & Accountability:

* Review ITB folders weekly and collaborate with the coordinator to select and set up projects for bidding.

* Assign projects to estimators based on strengths, workloads, and development opportunities.

* Actively support estimators in completing bids while monitoring productivity, backlog, and workload balance.

* Maintain bid logs, weekly production plans, and dashboards to ensure transparency and informed leadership decisions.

Compliance, Process & Continuous Improvement:

* Ensure all estimating activities comply with company policies, safety standards, and applicable local, state, and federal regulations.

* Develop, maintain, and…