Director, Estimating - Manufacturing

Flex•Fontana, CA

About The Position

Crown Technical Systems, a Flex Company, is a leader in power distribution and protection systems concentrating on sophisticated, state-of-the-art relay and control panels, medium voltage switchgear, and enclosures (power/control buildings/ E-Houses). We specialize in customized, turn-key solutions that ensure safe, secure, and reliable power distribution. Working at Crown Technical Systems offers a dynamic and rewarding career path for individuals seeking to power the world. Through hands-on training, mentorship, and a culture of internal promotion, we empower you to reach your full potential and contribute to projects that truly matter. Job Summary To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add a Director of Estimating located in Fontana CA. Reporting to the General Manager the Director of Estimating will lead the estimating teams and processes at a national level for the Crown Technical Systems business. Focused on growing the business, this role will be responsible in ensuring that the estimating procedures are developed and executed properly, maintaining a high bid success rate with a strong profit margin, and growing talent within the department.

Requirements

Bachelors degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
8+ years of experience in estimating preferably in the electric utility industry.
8+ years of experience in a leadership capacity.
Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
Ability to read mechanical and electrical drawings, schematics, and diagrams
Ability to read and understand Commercial Documents
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Able to multi-task, prioritize, and manage time efficiently
Strong critical thinking skills and ability to make independent judgments
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel and Outlook) and other related programs (AutoCAD, Solidworks)

Responsibilities

Establishes and institutes procedures for estimating team to adhere to both from a technical perspective and a financial perspective.
Manage relationships with external customers and business development manager to ensure cost effectiveness for the business and the customer.
Be responsible for watching technology trends and preparing cost reduction and other business recommendations based on those trends.
Work with other departments to refine product estimates to establish standards for all products with regards to both products and labor hours.
Perform final review of all estimates prior to sending to customer or the next layer for approval.
Review proposals from a holistic view-point to ensure customer confidence and competitiveness within the market segment.
Review terms and conditions at a high level for all estimates and approve based on limits of authority.
Develops strong relationship with clients to create depth in the relationship and serves as an expert on Crown’s product capabilities.
Read and interpret documents to understand customer requirements, determine scope of work, and assess the company’s ability to bid the project.
Perform initial review of bid opportunities with team to confirm bid opportunity is a fit for Crown and if alternate solutions can be suggested to the customer.
Promote creative ideas within department to position Crown’s proposal to be highly accurate and attractive to the end customer.
Maintain accurate pricing for internal database in coordination with purchasing department.
Propose ideas and suggestions for areas of improvement to standardize bid process and reduce overall cycle time.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Hires and trains the estimating department staff.
Oversees the workflow and schedules of the department.
Promotes collaboration between estimating staff, business development, marketing, and engineering teams.
Conducts performance evaluations that are timely and constructive.
Handles discipline and termination of employees in accordance with company policy.
Visit Canada & Texas Offices a minimum of (1) Week every (2) Months to review current projects and instill a culture for the engineering teams.