Director of Estimating

Description

• Coordinate the assembly of bid proposals in Accubid.
• Recognize and record necessary information during job walks and meetings, and be able to ask questions in a public forum, document and communicate appropriate information.
• Apply proper analysis in order to plan and modify estimates to account for labor, materials, equipment cost based on project circumstances & environment, design requirements, schedules, and best practices means & methods.
• Lead a coordination turn over meeting with Project Management staff and other team players on awarded projects.
• Regularly attend Construction Trade Meetings such as: ASPE, ASA, AGC, NECA, Etc.
• Train, develop, mentor and motivate existing team.
• Focus on Business Development, developing relationships with new and current clients and meeting with their upper management weekly on a regular basis – including after-hours outings.
• Work extended hours as necessary in order to complete assigned tasks.
• Work alone or with other estimators on projects in a team base cooperative manner to meet bid date deadlines, and effectively develop & utilize the team resources.
• Attend weekly department and job site meetings with Owners, General Contractors, and others as needed. Request quotes and direct interaction with subs, suppliers, and manufacturers.
• Review and comprehend construction proposal requests including but not limited to RFP’s, drawings, specifications, State and Local Code requirements.
• Coordinate, manage, supervise, and produce accurate estimates for electrical construction projects assigned.
• Build excellent relationships with owners, general contractors, electrical engineers, sub-contractors & suppliers by providing comprehensive estimates & superior customer service for all stakeholders.
• Attend “lessons learned” close out meetings with Project Managers, and incorporate these into the estimating process.

Requirements

We have an exciting opportunity for the right person estimating medium to large Commercial/Industrial Electrical projects. We are looking for an individual that emphasizes team work and client satisfaction. This opportunity is for a position in our North County San Diego office.

• Design Build/Design Assist knowledge and experience in preparation, scope management and the associated pricing of these types of proposals. Must be able to attend meetings with design team and interact professionally and manage the design process in the best interest of the Company.
• Must have the ability to look at electrical gear, fixtures, and other electrical appurtenance and understand their importance in developing an estimate.
• Must have a valid California driver’s license, good driving record and be able to drive from jobsite to jobsite, to customer’s offices, and other locations when necessary.
• Working knowledge of Bid Tracer a plus.
• Background as an electrician is a plus.
• Ability to stay focused and work without close supervision, in a team environment and independently.
• Ability to create a scope letter which is thorough, accurate, and clearly written.
• Understand and work effectively with Accubid, Line Count, Microsoft Office 365, and/or ability to learn this program.
• Ability to interpret, disseminate, and verbally communicate complex information appropriately and effectively.
• Must be able to attend job walks that may take from 1-5 hours and require standing, walking, sitting, squatting, going up and down set of stairs, and ladders.
• A college degree is a plus.
• Must able to make appropriate documentation and incorporate important aspects into estimates and proposal.
• 10+ years as an estimator in electrical construction industry
• Ability to read and understand bills of material and proposals from vendors, suppliers & subcontractors.
• Ability to take off estimate all electrical work associated with large & small industrial, commercial, manufacturing, laboratory, educational, military, and other work.
• Ability to estimate instrumentation and control work associated with industrial, water treatment (WTP), wastewater treatment (WWTP), pump & lift stations projects as necessary.
• Ability to sit for prolonged periods, at a desk, plan table and efficiently operate computer, calculator, copier, fax and other business office equipment.
• Manual dexterity, eye-hand coordination, mental alertness and good memory is necessary to ensure accurate and thorough completion of work activities.
• Must able to present our proposal to our clients in either private or a public setting.
• Must be able to read plans and specifications, Electrical Code books, read and comprehend projects, drawings, specifications, and request for proposals (RFP’s).
• Ability to use Microsoft Outlook for emails and calendaring events.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance