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Electrical Switchgear Estimating Manager

MissionCriticalGroupBelle Chasse, LA

💰 $75,000 – $105,000/yrFull-timeelectricianmaintenance and facilitiesmanufacturing and production

Quick Summary

Electrical Switchgear Estimating Manager leads the estimating function for electrical equipment and power solutions, managing pricing strategy and proposal development.

Skills & Keywords

electrical estimatingswitchgearcost modelingproposal pricing

Additional Information

The Electrical Switchgear Estimating Manager is responsible for leading the estimating function in support of business development, customer proposals, and project pricing strategy. This role manages the end-to-end estimating process, ensuring accurate cost modeling, competitive pricing, and timely submission of estimates for electrical equipment and mission-critical power solutions. The Electrical Switchgear Estimating Manager partners closely with Sales, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Operations to deliver reliable pricing, improve quote accuracy, and support profitable growth.

Accountabilities

Performance Metrics

Accountable for the accuracy, timeliness, and quality of all sales estimates, as well as for tracking proposal outcomes, bid performance, and key estimating metrics.
Responsible for training and developing the team on estimating tools, applications, and product knowledge to ensure consistent, high-quality performance across the organization.
Lead the end-to-end estimating process for customer requests, including RFQs, bids, and proposal pricing packages.
Develop and validate detailed cost estimates using engineering drawings, bills of materials, labor standards, vendor pricing, and production capacity assumptions, in collaboration with Engineering, Operations, and Supply Chain.
Review customer specifications and scope of documents to identify risks, gaps, cost drivers, and technical or commercial constraints.
Establish and maintain standardized estimating tools, templates, and processes to improve consistency, efficiency, and scalability.
Support Sales with clear proposal documentation, pricing justification, and timely responses to customer questions during negotiations.
Provide leadership, mentorship, and workload prioritization for the estimating team while maintaining high standards of quality and accountability.
Analyze historical estimating data, project outcomes, and win/loss trends to improve accuracy, forecasting, and competitive positioning.
Track bid pipeline activity, turnaround times, and performance metrics, and provide regular reporting to leadership.
Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on cost reduction, lead time optimization, and operational efficiency.
Teamwork & Communication Receive positive feedback from team leaders or operators on responsiveness and attitude.
Safety Compliance: Zero safety violations or incidents; full adherence to PPE and safety protocol.