Position Summary: Our client, a leading provider of turnkey infrastructure solutions for electric and gas utilities, is looking to Hire a Full Time Contracting Manager / Estimator to be located in Dallas, TX.Our client specializes in the engineering, construction, maintenance and upgrade of transmission, distribution and substation infrastructure – therefore, there is a strong preference that the successful individual comes from a similar background.The Contracting Manager is responsible for the estimating, proposal development and procurement of master service agreements and site-specific projects for distribution, transmission and substation construction across a mix of customers for our client. This position will be responsible for establishing and maintaining a positive relationship with our customers while ensuring project management and field operations teams are supplied with the pertinent contractual information necessary to perform all work per specification in a safe, cost effective, and timely manner. Contracting Managers are expected to develop advanced skills and to have the ability to work independently.  Essential Functions:Under minimal supervision, the Contracting Manager will provide:

• Thorough estimates and proposals for site specific projects and master service agreements.
• Reviews project plans and specifications and coordinates with the project team to confirm complete scope.
• Participate in customer pre-bid meetings (in-person or virtual).
• Identify risk issues and their order of magnitude.
• Solicit subcontractor and/or supplier information and pricing.
• Builds effective relationships with customers, design team, specialty contractors, suppliers, and user groups that reflect and support company core values and meets or exceeds the customer’s expectations.
• All aspects of contract negotiation and working with project team to establish the system to carry out the contract including management of subcontractors and material procurement.
• Effective contractual meetings (pre-bid, contract negotiations, contract kickoff, post-project meetings, etc.).
• Provide meaningful performance related feedback/input to appropriate operations and field management members.
• Management and support of emergency and storm restoration events.

Minimum Requirements:

• 4-year college degree preferably in engineering or business management.
• Minimum of 2 years of project and/or contract management experience in the construction industry (preferably the utility construction industry).
• Possess strong mathematical, communication and computer skills.
• Detailed knowledge of project management fundamentals.
• Working knowledge of personal computers and software applications with MS office application proficiency (proficiency in MS Project and/or Primavera scheduling software is not required but is a plus).
• Demonstrated skills in written communications; ability to compose basic, as well as complex proposals, technical documents, and formal letters.
• Demonstrated skills in oral communications; ability to make presentations to both small and large, diverse groups.
• High energy level with the ability to work in a fast paced, ambiguous environment with a bias for action.
• Proven success in developing and maintaining internal and external relationships while effectively navigating organizational barriers.
• High commitment to achieving goals and plans.
• Excellent organizational, planning and time management skills.
• High attention to detail with the ability to recognize discrepancies..
• Demonstrated negotiating and decision-making skills.
• Working knowledge of project accounting practices and financial systems.
• General understanding of Fixed Price, Time & Materials, Cost Plus and Unit contract pricing mechanisms..
• Working knowledge of the techniques needed to lead and influence others in a matrix organization.

• In return, our client offers a competitive compensation / benefits package and long term growth opportunities.