What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Estimating position at Primoris Services Corporation?
This Director of Estimating provides technical and strategic direction for estimating, project capture, and ultimately taking a project from Business development to contract. This position has the responsibility to act as an expert on estimating methods, procedures, systems, and the development of historical information. The Director is also responsible for developing the department budget and staffing to meet business plan needs. As a leadership role, this position requires mentoring less experienced estimators and promoting innovation, creativity, benchmarking, and problem solving.
Responsibilities:
- Direct all activities with respect to estimate quality, execution, planning, staffing, consistency, and systems training.
- Support and interface with business unit management in the preparation of proposals in areas specific to cost and benchmark to previous proposals with information of deliverables consistent to other similar projects.
- Analyze situations, identify, and forecast pertinent problems and evaluate realistic options; and recommend/implement appropriate course of action.
- Organize and prioritize a variety of complex projects and multiple tasks in an effective and timely manner, set priorities, and meet critical time deadlines.
- Present and sell an estimate to management and the client with authority and credibility.
- Manage the department and all leaders of the Solar Estimating Department
- Provide an environment for the development and professional advancement of staff members, including on-the-job and formal training and development opportunities, and timely performance feedback.
- Lead efforts for development of utility-scale cost estimating process, utilizing existing solar tools and processes as a springboard.
- Develop estimation strategy, establish & implement “Best Practices” to enhance service performance
Targeted Salary Range - $195,000 - 230,000
HEALTH AND SAFETY
Primoris Service Company keeps abreast of changes to promote health & safety actively.
- Update our policies according to changes in occupational health and safety legislation.
- Use incentive actions for health & safety (e.g., presenting safe employee awards).
- Analyze past incidents to discover what went wrong.
- Establish clear procedures for accident reporting.
- Revise work procedures to make them safer.
Primoris Service Company may consult experts and/or insurance representatives to ensure they comply with local and international standards.
ADA
Primoris Service Company does not discriminate on the basis of disability in its services, programs, or activities.
Employment: Primoris does not discriminate on the basis of disability in its hiring or employment practices and complies with the ADA title I employment regulations. Primoris Service Company is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.
Modifications to Policies and Procedures: Primoris will make reasonable modifications to policies and procedures to ensure that people with disabilities have an equal opportunity to enjoy programs, services, and activities.
DISCLAIMER
The information contained in this job description is accurate at the time of posting, but Primoris Service Company reserves the right to modify or change job responsibilities, qualifications, benefits, and other aspects of the position without prior notice.
This job description does not constitute a contract or guarantee of employment.
Submission of an application does not guarantee an interview or employment.
Primoris Service Company is not responsible for any errors and/or omissions in this description. For questions or concerns, please contact totalrewards@prim.com
Salary : $195,000 - $230,000