Industrial Estimating & Sales Manager

A WORLD LEADER IN TESTING, INSPECTION & CERTIFICATION SERVICES

Bureau Veritas offers dynamic, exciting employment opportunities with an attractive salary/benefit package and an opportunity to play a vital role with a global organization. If you would enjoy working in a dynamic environment and are looking for an opportunity to become part of a stellar team of professionals, we invite you to apply online today.

Bureau Veritas is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, citizen status, sexual orientation, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other non-job-related characteristics.

This position is responsible to ensure equal opportunity in employment in that all persons are treated equally and on the basis of merit, in decisions regarding selection, placement, promotions, training, work assignments, transfers and other personnel actions.

City: Remote 

State: Remote

The Industrial Sales and Estimating Manager plays a pivotal role in driving growth within the industrial and manufacturing construction sectors. This role leads the charge in scoping, pricing, and pitching high-impact construction projects while cultivating long-term, trust-based relationships with key clients. Equal parts technical expert, relationship-builder, and strategic thinker, this individual will manage the entire lifecycle from identifying prospects through final proposal delivery and turnover to operations.

The successful candidate combines technical construction knowledge with sales acumen, leading cross-functional efforts to secure new business and position the company as a trusted partner in sectors like Automotive, Battery, Data Centers, and more.

Key Responsibilities:

Sales Strategy & Client Engagement

• Develop and execute strategic sales plans within assigned markets and accounts.
• Identify and engage key stakeholders in target organizations—establish deep, lasting client relationships.
• Attend client meetings, pre-bid conferences, and design reviews to refine scope and address technical concerns.
• Lead marketing and promotional initiatives, working cross-functionally to develop materials aligned with industry needs.

Estimating & Proposal Development

• Translate technical drawings and numerical data into accurate, persuasive proposals.
• Scope, price, and pitch industrial construction projects to maintain a strong sales pipeline.
• Leverage experience in sectors like Automotive, Battery, and Data Center construction to inform pursuit strategy and proposal positioning.
• Analyze architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, and process-equipment drawings to create clear, complete scopes of work.
• Build detailed cost models—including labor, materials, equipment, and subcontractor quotes.
• Assemble complete bid packages with schedules, value-add options, assumptions, exclusions, and clarifications.
• Draft clear, compliant proposals that communicate complex technical information in accessible language for clients and decision-makers.

Subcontractor & Supplier Coordination

• Solicit, evaluate, and negotiate subcontractor and supplier bids for value and reliability.
• Develop and maintain strong vendor relationships to ensure timely, cost-effective pricing.

Sales Analytics & Handoff to Operations

• Track upcoming projects through industry intel and database monitoring.
• Analyze win/loss data to impro