Estimating Director jobs in Minnesota

The Estimating Director, Subsidiary is responsible for planning, coordinating, and directing the business units Estimating team ensuring compliance with company policy, challenges, competitiveness, document bid profitability, final review and approvals of estimate packages and providing document error-checking. In addition, they are responsible for managing the proposal process from receipt to submittal and providing guidance and input to the proposal team throughout that process. This role also includes administering operating budgets, staffing, work assignments, salary, and performance reviews and will also support and administer all department standards and procedures.

Company Overview

At MYR Energy Services, a subsidiary of MYR Group Inc, our employees play an integral role in the company’s collective success. Our mission is to provide superior specialty contracting services by creating mutually rewarding relationships in a safe, inspiring, and open environment. We challenge our employees to possess uncommon determination meaning challenging the status quo and thriving in the adversity of construction.

EPC

MYRE serves customers participating in a nationwide engineer-procure-construct (EPC) delivery. MYRE works on a wide range of projects and EPC contracting services, including large transmissions and substation projects, complete solar facilities, and energy storage. 

Essential Functions

• Take on leadership functions within the business unit's estimating and proposal development teams
• Review and evaluate estimates as required by company bid policy
• Oversee Bid Review Policy compliance, including bid review scheduling, executive compliance, & documentation
• Prepare weekly bid calendar and ensure timely completion of estimates
• Develop and maintain cost data, including labor and equipment rates, installation methods and production rates, major material costs as well as design and engineering costs.
• Work with engineering and construction teams to develop cost-effective conceptual designs that provide cost-effective solutions while meeting the customers specifications.
• Manage the RFP process from start to finish
• Document internal reporting of bids and proposals
• Lead the proposal effort on major projects, working with both internal and external resources to pull together comprehensive proposals
• Advise staff MYR Policy Expectations
• Lead, direct, and audit the work of assigned staff, act as a mentor to staff and estimator trainees
• Perform employee annual performance reviews
• Approve employee expenses, weekly time, and requests for time off
• Other duties as assigned
• Essential functions of this position are to be performed in a Company-designated office or field location
• Understand and comply with the Company’s Code of Business Conduct and Ethics Policy and other industry-specific professional and ethical standards

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related field; combination of relevant education and experience considered in lieu of degree
• Previous experience as a lead or senior level Estimator
• 10 years of experience within the construction industry

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Advanced knowledge of MYR estimating programs
• Ability to read and understand civil, architectural, structural, electrical, mechanics, etc. plans and specifications to include blueprints, proposals, and other relevant documents
• Advanced knowledge of electrical materials and methods of installation
• Advanced knowledge of MYR bidding histories
• Excellent analytical and organization skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to multi-task and work under pressure on a daily basis
• Demonstrated details-driven review skills

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary - Commensurate with experience, paid weekly. 
• Comprehensive benefits package - Medical, Basic Vision, Regenexx, Teledoc, Hearing, Mental Health (Low deductibles and out-of-pocket maximums) - Fifteen Dollar weekly premium for employee or employee plus family coverage.
• Dental - 100% employer-paid premium.
• ThrivePass Health & Wellness Reimbursement Program - Twelve hundred dollars annually for health and wellbeing-related purchases.
• Annual Paid Time Off starting at 15 days plus 10 paid Holidays (Cultural Celebration Day is a floating holiday).
• Generous 401(k) Plan with 100% match up to 6%; immediate vesting, and Annual profit-sharing potential.
• Superior educational assistance program (support for educational costs, internal training, and more!).
• Company-paid short and long-term disability, life, and accidental death & dismemberment.
• Company-paid business travel accident insurance.
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP).
• Various voluntary plans available including supplemental vision, accident and critical illness, ID theft, group legal, group auto & home, and additional voluntary life insurance plans for employees and dependents.

Position may be subject to pre-employment screening, which may include background check and drug testing. Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process, contact our Employment Hotline at 1-855-635-1321.

MYR Group, Inc. and our subsidiaries are proud to be Equal Opportunity Employers. We promote diversity of thought, culture, and background, which connects our family of brands. We are committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals and in which personnel processes are merit-based and applied without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, military service status, or other protected characteristics. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

MYR Group does not sponsor applicants for work visas. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer.

MYR Group, Inc. and our subsidiaries do not work with any third-party recruiters or agencies without a valid signed agreement and partnership with the Corporate Talent Acquisition Team.