Chief Estimator, C&I

About the Role : Company Overview

Since 1912, Sturgeon Electric Company, Inc., a subsidiary of MYR Group, Inc, has provided comprehensive electrical construction services to clients throughout the western U.S. Sturgeon Electric has two divisions, offering both power line construction and commercial / industrial electrical construction, making it a full-service electrical provider.

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The Chief Estimator is responsible for planning, coordinating, and directing the Estimating and Preconstruction team for various electrical construction projects. This includes administering operating budgets, staffing, work assignments, salary, and performance reviews. The Chief Estimator will also support and administer all department standards and procedures as well as be responsible for the final review and approvals of estimate packages. The Chief Estimator will coordinate with the Procurement Manager and Division Manager for the selection of projects to pursue.

Essential Functions :

• Take on leadership functions within the Estimating and Preconstruction department
• Create and maintain relationships with our clients. Bring in new opportunities.
• Work with the operations and procurement group to define the best prime cost on all bid opportunities
• Prepare flight board and ensure timely completion of estimates
• Update and maintain bid log
• Maintain and upgrade the company Accubid estimating system, database (units and prices), and assemblies
• Develop and maintain cost data, including labor and equipment rates, installation methods and production rates
• Develop, maintain, implement, and enforce PPG Connect estimating procedures and guidelines
• Prepare reports as needed including but not limited to monthly bid stats, pending work, and awarded work figures to district leadership
• Set departmental budget
• Ability to put together conceptual budgets with limited information
• Lead the project team through internal, corporate, and external reviews
• Review proposal specifications, drawings, and attend pre-bid meetings to determine scope of work and required contents of estimate
• Determine constructability requirements
• Review estimates and revisions for completeness and accuracy
• Lead, direct, and audit the work of assigned staff

Act as a mentor

About You : Qualifications

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

What We Offer :

Compensation & Benefits

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. ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

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.

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Salary : $155,000 - $170,000