Estimating Director (Electrical)

Alberici Constructors • Overland, MO

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Estimating Director (Electrical) manages the estimating process for electrical scopes across market segments and is accountable for client satisfaction and the quality and competitiveness of assigned estimates. The role supports business acquisition efforts and trains and develops staff personnel.

The position provides leadership and management for electrical estimating responsibilities and departmental personnel on assigned pursuits. It develops pursuit win strategies, supports project selection decisions, and leads joint venture pursuits. The director also manages estimating and preconstruction responsibilities for alternative delivery methods and contributes to staff professional development and relevant industry organizations.

The role requires advanced knowledge of electrical construction, including complex take-offs, final pricing, and buy-out activities. It involves maintaining relationships with subcontractors, suppliers, clients, and designers; understanding craft labor agreements, company insurance and bonding requirements, and the effect of corporate safety policies and statistics on estimates; and researching and interpreting pricing trends, including escalation.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or a related technical field.
• Ten years of related experience.
• Skills and experience developing winning strategies, interpreting complex engineering documents, and performing conceptual and detailed estimates.
• Ability to assist in developing staffing and schedule approaches.
• Firm understanding of a variety of delivery methods and associated preconstruction services.
• Detailed knowledge of craft labor collective bargaining contracts and labor agreements.
• Understanding of company insurance and bonding requirements.
• Advanced knowledge of electrical construction elements.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of field experience is strongly preferred.
• Experience with the requirements of forming and operating within joint ventures.

Responsibilities

• Manage electrical estimating processes across assigned market segments and pursuits.
• Ensure client satisfaction and the quality and competitiveness of assigned estimates.
• Lead electrical estimating responsibilities and manage departmental personnel for assigned pursuits.
• Develop pursuit win strategies.
• Support business acquisition efforts, including client presentations.
• Participate in project selection (go/no-go) processes.
• Provide leadership for joint venture pursuits and understand the requirements of forming and operating joint ventures.
• Manage estimating and preconstruction responsibilities for alternative delivery methods.
• Assist with professional development of departmental staff.
• Participate in relevant industry organizations.
• Perform complex take-offs, final pricing, and buy-out activities.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with subcontractors, suppliers, clients, and designers.
• Research and interpret project pricing trends, including escalation.

Benefits

• Profit-sharing plan, cash bonus programs, and annual cost-of-living adjustments.
• Salary increases and per diems for qualified out-of-town assignments.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance eligibility on day one.
• Paid parental leave.
• Continuing education reimbursement.
• Personalized career development and training programs.
• At least 29 days of PTO, including holidays, for entry-level roles.
• Fitness center for St. Louis office-based team members.
• Gym membership reimbursement for project-based team members.
• Corporate office cafeteria access.
• Employee Resource Group opportunities.
• Philanthropy opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director