Manager, Cost Estimating

About Us

At LUMA, we are proud to have people who embody the commitment to serve. We practice a “people first” culture and recognize the significant contributions our team makes to the company’s performance. LUMA is it's people—people who work hard and give their best effort so we can achieve our service goals for Puerto Rico.

Our mission is to provide you with reliable electric power and to transform the system that lights up every home, every business, every corner of Puerto Rico. At LUMA, people come first, and safety is the foundation of everything we do.

Job Summary

Leads the timely and accurate delivery of cost estimates to support the planning and execution of LUMA’s capital projects. This role ensures reliable project costing while continuously improving estimating processes, enhancing forecasting accuracy, and providing strategic insights.

Job Description

- Provides direction and leadership to a team of Cost Estimators, assigning tasks and guiding daily activities to ensure estimate accuracy, team efficiency, and timely delivery of cost proposals.

- Reviews and improves estimating procedures and validates cost estimates to eliminate inefficiencies, ensure consistency with company standards, reduce turnaround time, and support scalable project delivery.

- Drives strategic initiatives within the estimating function to support long-term capital planning, risk mitigation, and value creation aligned with organizational goals.

- Prepares and presents dashboards and performance reports to leadership, highlighting key metrics and trends to support data-driven decision-making.

- Participates in project planning and contract pre-plan meetings, providing cost insights and strategic input, while engaging stakeholders and presenting estimates to senior leadership and project teams to ensure alignment on scope and budget.

- Defines and monitors key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess team performance and promote accountability.

- Collaborates with Finance and Project teams to align estimates with budgeting and forecasting goals, while managing the division’s budget to support resource planning and operational efficiency.

- Provides coaching, and performance management for direct reports, including setting clear expectations, conducting regular performance reviews, supporting professional development, and addressing personnel issues constructively to foster a high-performing and collaborative team environment.

- Leads, models and ensures consistent application of policies and regulatory standards across teams to support ethical operations and mitigate compliance risks.

- Leads and validates the planning and execution of restoration and emergency preparedness activities to strengthen operational resilience and response capacity.

- Assumes and oversees expanded duties aligned with organizational priorities and professional scope to drive departmental effectiveness and strategic alignment.

Additional Job Description:

Education

- Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field from an accredited university.

Experience

- 5 to 7 years' experience in cost estimating or project controls, preferably from an electrical utility, with at least 3 years' overseeing employees directly, leading teams, budgets and projects in a supervisory or team management role.

- Experience managing day-to-day operations, teams, defining work plans and achieving departmental objectives.

- Additional education may substitute for the required experience when it aligns with the competencies and knowledge necessary for the role:

- Master’s degree in a relevant field may substitute when accompanied by a minimum of 3 years of experience performing related functions and at least 2 years in a Manager role.

Competencies (Skills)

- Knowledge of AACE guidelines and estimating concepts.

- Proficient in cost estimating software, project planning tools (e.g., Microsoft Project), and computer applications including MS Office Suite, with advanced skills in Excel and Power BI.

- Strong interpersonal, organizational and management skills.

- Proven ability to influence and communicate with senior leaders, external consultants, legal counsel, regulatory agencies, and industry stakeholders, with strong skills in strategic presentations and meeting facilitation.

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with experience in data-driven decision-making.

- Ability to work under tight deadlines and manage multiple priorities effectively.

- Knowledge of industry pricing trends, procurement processes, and financial forecasting.

- Ability to work in a multi-disciplined team environment including vendors, subcontractors and clients.

- Strong verbal and written communication skills in both English and Spanish are preferred.

License/Certifications

- N/A

Travel Requirements

- N/A

Physical Demands

- Stationary Position: Constantly

- Pushing/ Pulling/ Reaching: Seldom

- Kneel: Seldom

- Grab: Seldom

- Bend: Seldom

- Lift/ Carry over: Seldom

- Vision: 20/20 Corrected Vision

- Hearing: Receive detailed information if spoken to.

Working Conditions

- Wet or humid: Never

- Working near or on moving mechanical parts: Never

- Working near or on heavy machinery: Never

- Working in high places: Never

- Exposed to fumes or airborne particles: Never

- Frequency of working in outdoor weather conditions: Never

- Work with electricity: Never

- Loud Noise conditions (abover 87 db): Never

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, and it is because of this that we offer equal employment opportunity to both our employees and candidates, while also striving for an environment that is free of any form of discrimination and harassment. We base our employment decision solely on the qualifications of the individual, their merits, and the present needs of the business.

Benefits:

- 401(k)

- 401(k) matching

- Dental insurance

- Health insurance

- Life insurance

- Paid time off

- Vision insurance

Experience:

- Cost management: 5 years (Required)

Language:

- English (Required)

Work Location: In person