The Meruelo Group · 1 day ago
Director of Estimating
SD Metro Area
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$165K/yr - $205K/yr
10+ years expThe Meruelo Group is a leading electrical contractor specializing in various commercial and industrial projects. They are seeking a Director of Estimating to manage and produce accurate estimates for electrical construction projects while building relationships with clients and stakeholders.
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Hiring Manager
Lisa Luther
Responsibilities
Build excellent relationships with owners, general contractors, electrical engineers, sub-contractors & suppliers by providing comprehensive estimates & superior customer service for all stakeholders
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
Regularly attend Construction Trade Meetings such as: ASPE, ASA, AGC, NECA, Etc
Review and comprehend construction proposal requests including but not limited to RFP’s, drawings, specifications, State and Local Code requirements
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
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
Coordinate, manage, supervise, and produce accurate estimates for electrical construction projects assigned
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
Coordinate the assembly of bid proposals in Accubid
Ability to create a scope letter which is thorough, accurate, and clearly written
Must able to present our proposal to our clients in either private or a public setting
Lead a coordination turn over meeting with Project Management staff and other team players on awarded projects
Attend 'lessons learned' close out meetings with Project Managers, and incorporate these into the estimating process
Perform additional assignments as directed by management
Qualification
Required
10+ years as an estimator in electrical construction industry
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
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
Ability to read and understand bills of material and proposals from vendors, suppliers & subcontractors
Understand and work effectively with Accubid, Line Count, Microsoft Office 365, and/or ability to learn this program
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
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 have the ability to look at electrical gear, fixtures, and other electrical appurtenance and understand their importance in developing an estimate
Ability to use Microsoft Outlook for emails and calendaring events
Must able to make appropriate documentation and incorporate important aspects into estimates and proposal
Must be able to read plans and specifications, Electrical Code books, read and comprehend projects, drawings, specifications, and request for proposals (RFP's)
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
Work extended hours as necessary in order to complete assigned tasks
Ability to stay focused and work without close supervision, in a team environment and independently
Ability to interpret, disseminate, and verbally communicate complex information appropriately and effectively
Working conditions consist of a temperature-controlled office, project jobsites, and other similar environments
Preferred
Background as an electrician is a plus
Working knowledge of Bid Tracer a plus
A college degree is a plus
Company
The Meruelo Group
The Meruelo Group is a proud Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) founded in 1986 by Alex Meruelo, a dedicated entrepreneur, business leader and philanthropist to the community.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Abran Vigil
Chief Litigation Officer
Dan McClintock
Chief Information Officer
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