Director, Estimating

POSITION SUMMARY:

• Responsible for overseeing all operations of the company’s estimating function. Develops policies and procedures related to the bid process, and exercise final approval over all bids and proposals. Manages an estimating staff to ensure that bids are created in a timely manner.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Planning:

• Assist in formulating the company's future direction and supporting tactical initiatives
• Participate in the implementation of strategic business plans
• Assist in the creation and actively participate in Leadership Training
• Manage capital requests and group’s budget
• Develop performance measures that support the company's strategic direction

Operations:

• Maintain in-depth relations with all members of the group and your supervisor
• Oversee the operations of the group
• Manage any third parties to which functions have been outsourced
• Implement operational best practices: controls, systems, etc.
• Provide daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, annual reporting as deemed by your supervisor
• Supervise and manage estimating processes
• Supervise a team of estimators to develop competitive direct and indirect cost estimates, provide input to financial models, etc.
• Interface with Proposal Managers as needed to provide input to proposal development.
• Supervise quantity take-offs and scope reviews with Subcontractors.
• Comply with standard Phase Code Structure on bids to ensure seamless transfer after award
• Maintain historical database of actual costs from completed jobs
• Ensure estimate instructions are clear so Subcontractors are using same basis in compiling their estimate
• Lead effort to develop most cost-effective construction means & methods, traffic control or logistics plans, and project schedule
• Lead estimate reviews with management to ensure that all estimate data required is provided to Proposal Manager for inclusion in Management Review packages
• Supervise estimate close-out, subcontractor and material comparisons, final cut/add sheet, completion of all pricing forms, revenue curves, etc. as required for proposal
• Work with estimating team to improve estimating practices, estimate set-up, etc. and develop new estimating leaders
• Assist in scheduling resources, developing potential partners, design team members, etc.
• Coordinate with Business Development and Operations on upcoming opportunities
• Track and review unsuccessful bids for learning opportunities

Risk Management:

• Understand and mitigate your groups risk profile
• Monitor all open legal issues involving the group, and legal issues affecting the industry
• Construct and monitor reliable control systems
• Report risk issues to the Vice President, Executive Vice President and CFO as needed
• Assist in risk and contingency analysis

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree (B.S.) in engineering or another related field or
• 15 years estimating experience

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Take reasonable care of your own and others’ health and safety and of those who may be affected by the day-to-day delivery of this role by taking personal responsibility for working toward MasTec Power Corps Zero Injury principles
• Proficient in Salesforce, Viewpoint and Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Read, analyze and interpret blueprints, professional journals, technical procedures, contracts or governmental regulations
• Write reports, business correspondence and document project activities
• Effectively present information and respond to questions from project managers, superintendents, clients, customers and the general public
• Effectively present information to top management, public groups and/or boards of directors
• Calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, proportions, percentages, area, circumference and volume; ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry
• Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Travel to jobsites will be as necessary
• When visiting jobsites, the work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions
• This work environment may involve moderate exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors and/or loud noises

Salary Range: $145,000 - $225,000 DOE

BENEFITS:

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life insurance, Supplemental benefits, 401k, Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP), Per Diem- per days worked if residence of record is 100 miles or more from the project site.

MasTec, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer. The Company's policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories.