Estimating Director T&D - Remote

The Estimating Director 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.

Our company's Transmission and Distribution (T&D) division offers a comprehensive range of electrical services, including transmission, distribution, substation and clean energy construction. We are experienced in delivering reliable, high-quality infrastructure solutions to meet the growing demands of the power and utility industry.

Company Overview

Established in 1891, The L.E. Myers Co., the oldest MYR Group subsidiary, is recognized as a premier electrical contractor of large utility construction projects across the nation. We are proud to offer our employees the opportunity to complete training, projects, & collaborative learning alongside our family of subsidiaries. We offer stability, with long-term clients and continuous expansion, which allows our tenured employees and new team members space to grow.

Here at The L.E. Myers Co., we provide structured and strategic occupational growth opportunities for our valued staff. Comprised of long and short-tenured employees, we are interactive amongst our growing family of subsidiaries which allows employees to participate in renewable energy projects as well as complete our long-time transmission and distribution projects.

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. Posted salary ranges are made in good faith. MYR Group reserves the right to adjust ranges depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate.
• Comprehensive benefits package - Medical, Dental, Vision, Teledoc, Hearing, Prescriptions, Mental Health, Employee Assistance Plan (EAP), Short Term Disability, Retiree Coverage, and Life Insurance under LINECo - (Low deductibles and out-of-pocket maximums) - Fifteen Dollar weekly premium for employee or employee plus family coverage.
• 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 (our 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.
• 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 employee 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.