Assistant Manager - Proposals & Estimating

Crest Industries•Pineville, LA

About The Position

We understand that finding the right place to work isn't easy. At Beta Engineering, we believe in cultivating a team that wins together and takes on the most challenging projects in the high-voltage industry. We engineer, procure, and construct (EPC) projects for a variety of customers, including those in the utility, industrial, and renewable energy markets. Our work includes substations, transmission lines and more. We help our customers achieve their goals of creating a stronger power grid by reducing risks and identifying innovative solutions for their project challenges. Our Purpose: We pursue that which challenges us, growing our community to provide critical, creative solutions that achieve extraordinary results. Our Values: We do what we say, we turn challenges into success and we win together. The Assistant Manager â Proposals & Estimating is responsible for the integrated oversight and coordination of both proposal development and estimating activities for Beta Engineering. This role ensures that proposals and estimates are developed accurately, competitively, and consistently with company commitments, strategic objectives, and customer requirements. The Assistant Manager provides leadership to Proposal Managers, Estimators, and related team members; drives process improvement; allocates resources effectively; and maintains strong coordination across sales, execution, and customer stakeholders.

Requirements

Bachelorâs degree from an accredited institution in Construction Management, Engineering, Technology, or a related field, plus 3â5 years of proposal and/or estimating management experience; or
8â10 years of successful proposal, estimating, or project management experience in lieu of a formal degree.
Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, and Adobe Acrobat.
Knowledge of EPC projects involving high-voltage substations, switchyards, and transmission lines, including engineering, design, and construction processes.
Successfully complies with Crest Fleet Management Policy and maintains an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report, as use of a company vehicle may be required.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with scheduling software such as Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

Directly supervises Proposal Managers, Estimators, and related team members.
Provides coaching and development focused on technical proficiency, growth, and knowledge transfer.
Appraises performance, addresses performance issues, and holds team members accountable for results.
Ensures proposal and estimating activities remain on schedule through effective coordination and motivation of internal and external teams.
Communicates and enforces standards, expectations, and best practices.
Encourages teamwork within the department and across the organization.
Develops and maintains relationships with subcontractors and partners to support competitive bidding.
Maintains and expands industry knowledge; remains adaptable to changing market and business conditions.
Analyzes proposal and estimating activities, develops KPIs, and recommends improvements to performance, processes, and systems.
Determines and supports overall bid and estimating strategies based on the companyâs portfolio of work.
Prioritizes proposals and estimates; plans and adjusts resource allocation as needed to meet company goals.
Reviews technical and commercial aspects of proposals and estimates, including scope, pricing, schedule, costs, designs, and clarifications/deviations; recommends optimizations to bid packages.
Verifies accuracy and completeness of proposal master spreadsheets, including costs, alternates, and options.
Facilitates definition of proposal scope, goals, and deliverables.
Leads and participates in proposal meetings, pre-bid meetings, and conference calls.
Interfaces regularly with sales representatives, execution teams, customers, and internal departments.
Recruits, hires, develops, and retains team members.
Supports strategic planning for proposal and estimating functions; owns initiatives and action plans and oversees execution.
Identifies stakeholders and manages expectations and concerns.
Additional responsibilities as requested by Leadership.