POSITION OVERVIEW:
The Pursuits Design Manager (Electrical Construction) is responsible for leading and managing all aspects of project pursuits, from early engagement through to final submission. This includes preparing accurate cost estimates, developing GMP budgets, and driving proposal development for a wide range of electrical construction projects. The Pursuits Design Manager leverages a Design Assist approach to ensure estimates are aligned with client requirements and project objectives, with a strong focus on collaboration and innovation. This role involves leading pursuit meetings and design sessions with stakeholders including architects, engineers, consultants, and owners, while ensuring that Symtech delivers complete, competitive, and compelling proposals with no scope gaps. The Pursuits Design Manager works closely with internal estimating, operations, and business development teams to ensure pricing, technical solutions, and value engineering opportunities are integrated into every submission.
A safe and healthy work environment is one of Symtech’s primary goals and a central guiding principle for the organization. Symtech and its employees are aligned in the organization’s goal of zero incidents. Symtech’s most valuable asset is its employees. Symtech is dedicated to providing and maintaining a safe and healthy work environment for all its employees. Symtech’s safety culture is encouraged within the organization and promoted through demonstrating and communicating the importance of safety within the community where work is performed.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Lead the pursuit lifecycle for electrical construction projects, including P3, IPD, Design-Build, and Design Assist delivery models.
- Prepare detailed cost estimates, budgets, and proposals using Accubid and other estimating software.
- Develop and validate GMP costs while ensuring scope completeness and alignment with client requirements.
- Facilitate and participate in pursuit meetings with architects, engineers, and owners during preconstruction phases.
- Drive stakeholder engagement to ensure clarity of scope, design intent, and commercial approach.
- Identify and communicate Value Engineering solutions that enhance competitiveness and client value.
- Coordinate and oversee estimating teams, ensuring consistency, accuracy, and timely delivery of pricing submissions.
- Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of estimating tools, processes, and pricing strategies.
- Collaborate with business development and operations to align pursuit efforts with Symtech’s strategic goals.
- Attend Site visits to assess existing conditions and confirm constructability of a project.
- Prepare equipment and subcontractor tenders and assess and level vendor proposals.
- Develop procurement and construction schedules.
- Represent Symtech in client meetings, presentations, and debriefs as required.
EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, & SKILLS:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Certified Engineering Technologist, or Electrical Certificate of Qualification preferred.
- A combination of training, education, and relevant work experience may be considered equivalent.
- Advanced expertise with Accubid; experience with Accubid LiveCount considered an asset.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.).
- Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, design specifications, and bid documents.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple pursuits under tight deadlines.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a professional and client-focused demeanor.
- Ability to lead teams, coordinate group work, and supervise pursuit/estimating staff.
- Skilled at preparing complex proposals with minimal supervision.
- Demonstrated ability to identify risks, propose solutions, and deliver competitive and complete submissions.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities, with a focus on continuous improvement.
- Minimum 5 years of electrical estimating experience in ICI (Industrial, Commercial, Institutional) projects.
- Strong knowledge of electrical systems, including power distribution, lighting, life safety, and communications.
- Proven experience leading project pursuits, preparing complex proposals, and engaging with clients and consultants.
TRAVEL:
- 0-10 % travel may be required for this position.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- In office conditions: Sitting for long periods of time, low levels of noise, regular lighting. Temperature can be adjusted as per employee’s preference with the use of fans or heaters.
- On site conditions: Walking or on your feet for long periods of time, high levels of noise, weather and temperature can vary depending on season, mainly outdoors.
Symtech is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate equity, diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. If you require accommodation in any stage of the recruitment process, please contact [email protected]. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
