Electrical Estimating Manager

Estimate | Train | Lead | Manage | Build Relationships | Innovate with AI

Remote (United States) or Roseville, California | Full-Time | Reports to Director of Operations

BASE SALARY: $140,000–$175,000 ANNUALLY

NON-NEGOTIABLE: Established, active general contractor relationships in restaurant and retail construction, not limited to, with the ability to bring qualified new bidding opportunities to Team RRE.

WHO IS TEAM RRE?

We are team players that prioritize open communication while exercising emotional control, that do the right thing while being dedicated to winning. We are not perfect; we learn from our mistakes in the process of being great.

Core Values

1. Team Players 2. Open Communication 3. Emotional Control 4. Do the Right Thing 5. Dedicated to Winning

OUR VISION

We are in the process of being the greatest electrical contracting team, with 5,000 team members in the right seats, led by our culture and standards.

OUR MISSION

Team RRE’s mission is to provide maximum value to our team members and clients while creating a safe, great environment where our team members can grow, win, and have great careers.

COMPENSATION, BENEFITS & CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

• Base salary: $140,000–$175,000, based on qualifications, leadership, and GC relationships.

• Remote U.S. or in-office flexibility in Roseville, California.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, subject to plan details and eligibility.

• Paid Time Off (PTO): Coming in the future.

• Six paid holidays annually.

• Retirement benefits: Coming in 2027.

• Vehicle allowance: If applicable.

• Opportunity to lead a growing department, develop future leaders, expand client relationships, and shape our proprietary AI estimating software.

We want this to be more than your next position. We want it to be an opportunity to build a great career while helping other team members build theirs.

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

We are in the process of hiring a hands-on Electrical Estimating Manager who personally estimates commercial projects, trains and develops estimators, leads the estimating department, builds GC relationships, and drives practical AI adoption. You will lead eight estimating team members, with the ability to grow to 15 or more. Our hedgehog concept focuses on restaurant, retail, grocery, and commercial tenant improvements. Team RRE is in the final stages of developing proprietary AI estimating software, and you will help test, launch, and improve it.

OUR LEADERSHIP THOUGHT PROCESS — GOOD TO GREAT

We use the principles of Jim Collins’ Good to Great to develop great team members and Level 5 leaders: right Team members in the right seats, confronting the brutal facts, disciplined massive action, accountability, and continuous learning. Our Core Values define who we are; our Culture of Standards defines how we work.

HOW WE OPERATE — EOS

Team RRE uses the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) for our team systems: clear accountability, scorecards and KPIs, quarterly priorities, Team Talks, issue resolution, and documented Standards. EOS provides our operating structure. Good to Great guides our path to greatness and winning.

SIX PRIMARY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

1. ESTIMATE — APPLY YOUR TECHNICAL EXPERTISE

• Personally prepare and quality-check restaurant, retail, grocery, and commercial TI electrical estimates.

• Perform takeoffs, labor calculations, material pricing, scope and specification reviews.

• Deliver accurate, competitive, profitable proposals on time, targeting one business day early.

• Review team estimates and use actual job performance to improve estimating accuracy.

2. TRAIN — HELP TEAM MEMBERS BECOME GREAT AND WIN

• Train and mentor estimators; create SOPs, checklists, development plans, and repeatable training.

• Improve accuracy, technical knowledge, productivity, ownership, and follow-through.

• Develop future leaders and place the right team members in the right seats.

• Lead by example, take massive action, and help team members grow, execute, and win.

3. LEAD — BUILD A GREAT TEAM

• Model Team RRE’s Core Values and Culture of Standards.

• Practice Level 5 leadership, open communication, emotional control, and listening to understand.

• Recognize wins, coach constructively, confront facts, and address situations promptly.

• Create a positive, accountable, production-focused environment.

4. MANAGE — TAKE OWNERSHIP OF YOUR DEPARTMENT

• Lead approximately eight estimators and build capacity for 15+ team members.

• Own workloads, bid calendar, deadlines, quality control, and estimating systems.

• Establish KPIs, scorecards, quarterly priorities, and accountability through EOS.

• Lead Team Talks, coaching, hiring, onboarding, and consistent Follow-Up Circle communication.

5. BUILD RELATIONSHIPS — HELP CREATE NEW OPPORTUNITIES

• Bring established, active GC relationships specializing in restaurant and retail construction, but not limited to;

• Introduce Team RRE to qualified GCs and generate new great opportunities.

• Develop great client relationships through Communication, doing the right thing, providing maximum value, and follow-up.

6. AI & TECHNOLOGY — LEAD THE FUTURE OF ESTIMATING

• Strong practical AI proficiency and adaptability to new technology are required.

• Test, implement, and improve Team RRE’s proprietary AI estimating software with developers and leadership.

• Apply AI to plan, specifications, addenda, and scope reviews and automate repetitive work.

• Train the team, measure productivity, and maintain human oversight of accuracy, labor, materials, pricing, and proposals.

AI is a tool for our team members to improve productivity and create greater opportunities—NOT to replace Team members.

OUR CULTURE OF STANDARDS

These are some—not all—of the standards that guide how we work: take ownership; communicate openly; exercise emotional control; close the Follow-Up Circle; respect time; give 110% and take massive action; listen to understand; stay organized; use a “we can” mindset; embrace technology; support the team; learn from mistakes; and remain dedicated to winning. We do not expect perfection. We expect ownership, communication, improvement, and commitment to being great.

WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE

Your success will be measured by your ability to develop a strong team, keep our standards, and consistently deliver great wins.

• Team development: stronger estimators, future leaders, right team members in right seats.

• Estimating: improved production, accuracy, profitability, 100% on-time proposals, and winning projects.

• Leadership: clear KPIs, accountability, open communication, and consistent EOS execution.

• Relationships: qualified restaurant and retail, but not limited to GC bid invitations and repeat business.

• AI: responsible adoption and effective launch and improvement of proprietary Team RRE system.

• Growth: scalable systems, training, and a department ready to support Team RRE expansion.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

REQUIRED

• Great commercial electrical estimating experience (8+ years preferred), including restaurant & retail work.

• Ability to personally estimate, review, and lead an estimating department.

• Established, active restaurant and retail general contractor relationships that can generate qualified bidding opportunities—non-negotiable.

• Strong knowledge of electrical systems, takeoffs, labor, material pricing, and scope.

• Proven team leadership, training, communication, organization, and accountability.

• Practical AI proficiency, technical adaptability, and alignment with our Core Values.

PREFERRED

• 3+ years of estimating leadership; experience managing 5–15 team members.

• PlanSwift, McCormick, or comparable estimating software; electrical field experience.

• SOP/training development, AI-assisted estimating, EOS, Good to Great, and developing future leaders.

YOUR FIRST 60 DAYS

First 30 to 60 days — Connect & Understand: Build team relationships; assess estimates, systems, AI readiness, and GC opportunities.

Lead & Develop: Begin training and KPI improvements, participate in AI testing, and introduce qualified restaurant and retail GCs.

Improve & Grow: Demonstrate estimating improvements, document quality-control and training systems, advance AI workflows, and build a qualified bidding pipeline.

WHY TEAM RRE?

We believe the greatest teams are built by great team members who have the opportunity to grow, take massive action, and win together.

At Team RRE, your experience matters, your leadership makes a difference, and you can shape the future of our estimating department. Join us to develop team members, build lasting GC relationships, lead AI innovation, and help team members have long, great careers.

Join Team RRE and assist us in becoming great.