Director of Estimating
PAR Western Line Contractors, LLC
2024-10-03 09:39:06
Escondido, California, United States
Job type: fulltime
Job industry: Executive Positions
Job description
About Us:
PAR Western Line Contractors, LLC (dba QUES), a subsidiary of Quanta Services, Inc. (NYSE: PWR), is composed of some of the most highly qualified professionals experienced in all aspects of engineering, designing, asset management, and construction management for the electric utility and other industries. We are a highly mobile and flexible team with the ability to service every area and region within our customers' area of operation. With over 700 employees and growing, we have thousands of years of combined electrical utility experience to draw from when committing to provide our clients with a wide range of utility services.
About this Role:
The Director of Estimating supports and operationalizes the mission of PAR West's pre-construction efforts by working closely with regional management teams to train and develop a team of estimating professionals. The Director of Estimating leads a team in the development of cost estimates and technical proposals for overhead distribution, transmission, substation and other electrical utility construction projects. The Director of Estimating is responsible for developing and implementing estimating processes, tools, standards, and training in line with organizational objectives.
This position can be worked out of either our Rancho Cucamonga, Vacaville, or Escondido, CA offices.
What You'll Do:
Direct all activities with respect to estimating quality, execution, planning, staffing, consistency, and systems training.
Lead the request for proposal (RFP) preparation and evaluations, project specifications, and pricing schedules for the company
Partner with senior leadership, regional management, and operations to align on company strategy
Partner with the projects team in scoping projects for engineering, construction, and contractual requirements
Lead the preparation of pre-approval project estimates based on limited information and general scopes of work, often lacking specific precedence
Manage the development of detailed post-approval project estimates based on company standards and site-specific facility drawings
Perform material take-offs and cost analyses to support estimates
Manage personnel and provide an environment for the development and professional advancement of staff members
Organize and prioritize a variety of complex projects and multiple tasks in an effective and timely manner, set priorities, and meet critical time deadlines.
Assist with the development of pricing schedules and weighting criteria for proposal evaluations
Provide expert judgment of costs to support competitive bids and negotiated contracts
Assume additional responsibilities as directed by regional or project management
What You'll Bring:
10+ years of estimating experience in the heavy civil or utility construction space
Proven track record of successful managerial experience
Knowledge of local utilities, their business practices, and processes
Knowledge of design, estimating, construction, finance, and management
Ability to read and understand blueprints, drawings, scaling, legends, etc.
Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
Ability to anticipate and meet internal customer needs
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Thorough understanding of corporate and industry practices, processes, standards and activities.
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Effective communication (oral, written, presentation, listening)
Ability to organize and prioritize numerous tasks
Ability to travel as needed
Must have a valid driver's license and an acceptable motor vehicle driving record (MVR)
What You'll Get:
Health Insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision Plans, Critical Illness, Accident
Flexible Spending Accounts/Health Savings Accounts
PWR Discounts (Flight Tickets, Amusement Park Tickets, Nike)
Group Discount (Pet Insurance, Auto Insurance, Home Insurance)
Retirement Savings Plan (401K) with company matching
Short & Long Term Disability
Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance
Paid Holidays and Vacation
Compensation Range:
The anticipated compensation for this position is USD $(phone number removed)/Yr. - USD $(phone number removed)/Yr. depending on experience and qualifications.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and/or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
We prohibit all types of discrimination and are committed to providing access and equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities. For additional information or if reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application, interview, or hiring processes or to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact us the Company's Human Resources department.