Estimating Manager

A Fortune 500® company, EMCOR Group, Inc. (NYSE: EME) is a leader in mechanical and electrical construction, industrial and energy infrastructure, and building services. EMCOR companies plan, install, operate, maintain, and protect the sophisticated and dynamic systems that create facility environments—such as electrical, mechanical, lighting, air conditioning, heating, security, fire protection, and power generation systems—in virtually every sector of the economy and for a diverse range of businesses, organizations, and government.

Rabalais I&E Constructors is seeking an Estimating Manager to lead strategic estimating efforts, mentor team members, and drive project wins with precision and profitability. This role combines technical expertise, leadership, and innovation to deliver accurate budgets—even in the absence of complete design information. You’ll collaborate across departments, leverage emerging technologies, and serve as a trusted resource during pre-construction.

• Guide and mentor junior estimators to elevate team performance.
• Promote a culture of accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Perform and review detailed take-offs to ensure consistency and accuracy.
• Analyze drawings and specifications to develop project-specific estimating strategies.
• Deliver comprehensive budgets with limited design documentation.
• Attend pre-bid walkthroughs to assess site conditions and build client rapport.
• Establish and maintain relationships with key customer decision-makers.
• Participate in presentations and interviews with clients, owners, and design teams.

Contribute to process improvements that enhance estimating delivery and outcomes

• 10+ years of experience in electrical estimating or commercial electrical construction.
• Proven success managing estimates for complex, multi-system projects.
• Strong communication, organizational, and analytical skills.
• Strategic mindset with attention to detail and deadline-driven execution.
• Proficiency in estimating software and ability to interpret technical documentation.
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Ability to methodically approach detail-oriented tasks.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Works effectively in a team environment.
• Ability to take initiative and work independently with minimal supervision and oversight.

• Ability to work a 10-hour shift, at minimum, and overtime when necessary.
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, and drive for prolonged periods of time.
• Ability to walk up and down multiple flights stairs.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
• When required, wear all necessary PPE and conform to other site-specific requirements.

We offer our employees a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package and are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success. Rabalais is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.

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As a leading provider of mechanical and electrical construction, facilities services, and energy infrastructure, we offer employees a competitive salary and benefits package and we are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Notice to prospective employees: There have been fraudulent postings and emails regarding job openings. EMCOR Group and its companies list open positions here. Please check our available positions to confirm that a post or email is genuine.

EMCOR Group and its companies do not reach out to individuals to help with marketing or other similar services. If an individual is contacted for services outside of EMCOR’s normal application process – it is probably fraudulent.