Director of Estimating

Overview

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Director of Estimating reports to the Senior Director of Estimating and will be responsible for estimates within their Service Line. The Director of Estimating is responsible for assisting the Sr Director of Estimating to oversee the company’s estimating function. In this role the Director helps develop policies and procedures related to the bid process and manages the process to gain final approval for submission of bids and proposals. Manages a portion of the estimating staff to ensure that bids are created, reviewed, and closed out in a timely manner. The Director of Estimating works closely with the Operations Directors to ensure that operational needs are included in the bid approach. Expected travel is between 25% – 50 %.

Company Overview 

MasTec Industrial is part of the MasTec Clean Energy & Infrastructure (CE&I) business segment. The CE&I segment generates over $4.5 billion in annual revenue, providing construction services across our renewables, industrial, infrastructure, and general building operating groups. Sustainability and safety are foundational to our culture and influence everything we do.

MasTec, a minority-owned Fortune 500 company, has shaped the construction industry for more than 90 years. With over 35,000 employees and 400 offices nationwide, we provide flexibility and career growth in dynamic work environments. Join one of the largest construction firms in the country (Engineering News-Record [ENR]: #1 in Power, #16 Top 50 Domestic Heavy Contractors, #13 Transportation Contractor).

Responsibilities

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 Operations Directors and project leads
• 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
• Coordinate with schedule resources, design team members, and other functional groups to ensure estimate completeness
• Coordinate with Business Development and Operations on upcoming opportunities
• Supervise and manage estimating processes, to include:
  • Supervise team of estimators and procurement personnel to develop competitive direct and indirect cost estimates, provide input to financial models, etc.
  • Coordinate with Project Controls to ensure well developed proposal schedules and cash flow curves are created that reflect the hours and costs in the estimate.
  • 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 internal stakeholders, suppliers, and subcontractors are all using same basis in compiling their estimate
  • Lead effort with Operations Director(s) 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
• Track and review unsuccessful bids for learning opportunities
  • Work with estimating team to improve estimating practices, estimate set-up, etc. and develop new estimating leaders

Risk Management:

• Understand the risks in each assigned project estimate and ensure the risk and contingency process is followed and estimates reflect the companies direction regarding those risks.
• Monitor current issues affecting the industry that need to be evaluated in pricing and proposing on work
• Construct and monitor reliable control systems
• Report risk issues to the Vice President of Project Services, Senior Vice President and/or Vice President of Finance as needed

Supervisory:

• Supervises the Estimating Managers within their respective Service Line
• Provides assistance to other Estimating Directors upon request for coverage, assurance or other purposes
• Manage, lead direct reports, and mentor.

Qualifications

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree (B.S.) in engineering or another related field or equivalent education and experience
• 10-15 years estimating experience, with supervisory experience

• Experienced leading estimating teams in the successful pursuit and capture of large-scale EPC power generation projects, including combined cycle facilities (single-shaft and multi-shaft 1x1, 2x1, and 3x1 configurations) and simple cycle projects utilizing RICE, aeroderivative, F-Class, and advanced-class turbine technologies. Demonstrated expertise in developing EPC estimates, evaluating execution strategies, assessing commercial and contractual risk, and supporting proposal development for utility, industrial, and merchant power generation clients.
• Previous experience in project management preferred but not required

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Be knowledgeable of MIC Health and Safety programs and project specific regulations.
• When on-site, actively participate in daily toolbox meetings with crews and subcontractors.
• Set a personal example of safe behavior.
• Prior use of InEight Estimate preferred, but not required
• 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
• Other duties as may be assigned

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: This position requires prolonged sitting at a desk and working at a computer. Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds at times.

HOURS: This position is a standard full-time position, with general business 40-hour operating schedule, Monday-Friday.

TRAVEL: 25% - 50%

What's in it for You

Financial Wellbeing

• Compensation $225,000 - $245,000 / year, commensurate with experience

• Competitive pay with ongoing performance review and merit increase

• 401(k) with company match & Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

• Flexible spending account (Healthcare & Dependent care)

Health & Wellness

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (plan choice) - coverage for spouse, domestic partner, and children

• Diabetes Management, Telehealth Coverage, Prescription Drug Plan, Pet Insurance, Weight Management Drug Discount

• Discounted National Gym Membership Network

Family & Lifestyle

• Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Bereavement Leave

• Military Leave, including Benefits Continuation

• Employee Assistance Program

Planning for the Unexpected

• Short and long-term disability, life insurance, and accidental death & dismemberment

• Voluntary life insurance, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity coverage

• Emergency Travel Assistance Program

• Group legal plan

Position may be subject to pre-employment screening, which may include background check and drug testing. Accessibility: If you need accommodation as part of the employment process, contact [email protected]. Due to the high volume of applications received, we are unable to respond to individual requests regarding application status. Please log into your candidate profile for up-to-date information. 

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, sexual orientation, gender identity, 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. It is also MasTec's policy to comply with all applicable state, federal and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

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