Director, Estimating - Manufacturing

Overview

Directs national estimating operations, creates winning bids, drives profitability and staff development.

Key Responsibilities

• cost estimating
• bid review
• process improvement
• team management
• client relations
• pricing database

Tasks

-Work with other departments to refine product estimates to establish standards for all products with regards to both products and labor hours. -Review terms and conditions at a high level for all estimates and approve based on limits of authority. -Propose ideas and suggestions for areas of improvement to standardize bid process and reduce overall cycle time. -Promotes collaboration between estimating staff, business development, marketing, and engineering teams. -Handles discipline and termination of employees in accordance with company policy. -Be responsible for watching technology trends and preparing cost reduction and other business recommendations based on those trends. -Promote creative ideas within department to position Crown’s proposal to be highly accurate and attractive to the end customer. -Conducts performance evaluations that are timely and constructive. -Review proposals from a holistic view-point to ensure customer confidence and competitiveness within the market segment. -Perform initial review of bid opportunities with team to confirm bid opportunity is a fit for Crown and if alternate solutions can be suggested to the customer. -Hires and trains the estimating department staff. -Manage relationships with external customers and business development manager to ensure cost effectiveness for the business and the customer. -Develops strong relationship with clients to create depth in the relationship and serves as an expert on Crown’s product capabilities. -Visit Canada & Texas Offices a minimum of (1) Week every (2) Months to review current projects and instill a culture for the engineering teams. -Read and interpret documents to understand customer requirements, determine scope of work, and assess the company’s ability to bid the project. -Establishes and institutes procedures for estimating team to adhere to both from a technical perspective and a financial perspective. -Oversees the workflow and schedules of the department. -Maintain accurate pricing for internal database in coordination with purchasing department. -Perform final review of all estimates prior to sending to customer or the next layer for approval.

Requirements

• autocad
• solidworks
• ms office
• bachelors
• 8+ years
• leadership

What You Bring

-Ability to read mechanical and electrical drawings, schematics, and diagrams -Ability to read and understand Commercial Documents -Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail -8+ years of experience in estimating preferably in the electric utility industry. -8+ years of experience in a leadership capacity. -Bachelors degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field. -Excellent written and verbal communication skills -Strong critical thinking skills and ability to make independent judgments -Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills -Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel and Outlook) and other related programs (AutoCAD, Solidworks) -Able to multi-task, prioritize, and manage time efficiently -Strong supervisory and leadership skills.

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About Crown Technical Systems

-Founded with a vision to provide specialized mechanical, electrical, and plumbing services. -Focusing on complex systems across diverse sectors such as energy, industrial, and commercial projects. -Offering integrated services by blending expertise in electrical, mechanical, and plumbing disciplines. -Successfully completing projects in both public and private sectors, emphasizing high-quality, cost-effective solutions. -Known for innovation in project execution, ensuring each project meets the highest safety and efficiency standards. -Thriving on tackling challenging projects requiring bespoke solutions in demanding environments. -Building a strong reputation and expanding its footprint in various industries through technological advancements.

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