ABOUT THE ROLE
Company Overview
Since 1912, Sturgeon Electric Company, Inc., a subsidiary of MYR
Group, Inc, has provided comprehensive electrical construction services to
clients throughout the western U.S. Sturgeon Electric has two divisions,
offering both power line construction and commercial/industrial electrical
construction, making it a full-service electrical provider.
The Chief Estimator is responsible for planning, coordinating, and
directing the Estimating and Preconstruction team for various electrical
construction projects. This includes administering operating budgets,
staffing, work assignments, salary, and performance reviews. The Chief
Estimator will also support and administer all department standards and
procedures as well as be responsible for the final review and approvals of
estimate packages. The Chief Estimator will coordinate with the Procurement
Manager and Division Manager for the selection of projects to pursue.
Essential Functions:
Take on leadership functions within the Estimating and Preconstruction
department
Create and maintain relationships with our clients. Bring in new
opportunities.
Work with the operations and procurement group to define the best prime cost
on all bid opportunities
Prepare flight board and ensure timely completion of estimates
Update and maintain bid log
Maintain and upgrade the company Accubid estimating system, database
(units and prices), and assemblies
Develop and maintain cost data, including labor and equipment rates,
installation methods and production rates
Develop, maintain, implement, and enforce PPG Connect estimating
procedures and guidelines
Prepare reports as needed including but not limited to monthly bid stats,
pending work, and awarded work figures to district leadership
Set departmental budget
Ability to put together conceptual budgets with limited information
Lead the project team through internal, corporate, and external reviews
Review proposal specifications, drawings, and attend pre-bid meetings to
determine scope of work and required contents of estimate
Determine constructability requirements
Review estimates and revisions for completeness and accuracy
Lead, direct, and audit the work of assigned staff
Act as a mentor
Advise staff of company policy expectations coordinate employee performance
reviews
Identify parts of project that may be key to making a competitive estimate
Identify and mitigate areas of risk for each project @type
Determine constructability requirements via field walk-downs with customer,
subcontractor, and construction personnel
Evaluate possible areas for potential prime cost reduction and produce backup
Work to continuously improve through lean principles and A3 problem solving
thinking
Bring innovation to the team through collaboration and continuous education.
Develop labor productivity and (installation unit costs where applicable)
based on projected site conditions and historical data
Ensure all working documents and data are maintained to back-up estimate
figures
May develop training requirements for the estimating and preconstruction staff
Attend or direct a team member to attend preconstruction big room meetings
Develop trend log as required on projects
Provide cost options to clients on schematic level
Meet the requirements the client has requested in terms of pricing,
backup, and documentation
The duties and responsibilities are intended to describe the general nature
and scope of work being performed by this position. This is not a complete
listing and other duties will be assigned based on the position's role
within the business unit
Essential functions of the position are to be performed in a
Company-designated office, field location, or other remote location
Understand and comply with the Company's Code of Business Conduct and Ethics
Policy and other industry-specific professional and ethical standards, if
applicable
Regular and predictable attendance
ABOUT YOU
Qualifications
Previous experience as a Lead or Senior level Estimator
10+ years of experience within the construction industry
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related
field; combination of relevant education and experience considered in lieu
of degree
Experience in Mission Critical, Healthcare, Water/Waste Water,
Commercial, and Industrial projects preferred
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Working knowledge of the N.E.C. and local codes
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and estimating software
Team player with excellent analytical, organizational and communication skills
Ability to read and understand civil, architectural, structural,
mechanical, etc. plans and specifications to include blueprints, proposals
and other documents
WHAT WE OFFER
Compensation & Benefits
Salary $155,000-$170,000/year
Commensurate with experience, paid weekly. Posted salary ranges are made in
good faith. MYR Group reserves the right to adjust ranges depending on the
qualifications of the selected... For full info follow application link.
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