Director of Estimating

Title: Director of Estimating

Reports to: President

Neal Electric is a leading electrical contractor with over 40 years of experience serving Southern California. As a proud Certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) backed by Meruelo Enterprises, we specialize in commercial, healthcare, education, hospitality, government, aviation, and green-energy projects. Our work includes high-profile builds like the San Diego Central Courthouse, San Marcos High School, and numerous EV charging and solar installations.

We bring the strength of a large corporation with the care of a family-run business, delivering excellence on every job. Our dedicated team of 100+ professionals thrives in a culture that values collaboration, integrity, and innovation.

At Neal Electric, we don’t just power buildings, we power possibilities.

About the Role:

We have an exciting opportunity for the right person estimating medium to large Commercial/Industrial Electrical projects. We are looking for an individual that emphasizes team work and client satisfaction. This opportunity is for a position in our North County San Diego office.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Build excellent relationships with owners, general contractors, electrical engineers, sub-contractors & suppliers by providing comprehensive estimates & superior customer service for all stakeholders.
• Train, develop, mentor and motivate existing team.
• Focus on Business Development, developing relationships with new and current clients and meeting with their upper management weekly on a regular basis – including after-hours outings.
• Regularly attend Construction Trade Meetings such as: ASPE, ASA, AGC, NECA, Etc.
• Review and comprehend construction proposal requests including but not limited to RFP’s, drawings, specifications, State and Local Code requirements.
• Attend weekly department and job site meetings with Owners, General Contractors, and others as needed. Request quotes and direct interaction with subs, suppliers, and manufacturers.
• Recognize and record necessary information during job walks and meetings, and be able to ask questions in a public forum, document and communicate appropriate information.
• Apply proper analysis in order to plan and modify estimates to account for labor, materials, equipment cost based on project circumstances & environment, design requirements, schedules, and best practices means & methods.
• Coordinate, manage, supervise, and produce accurate estimates for electrical construction projects assigned.
• Work alone or with other estimators on projects in a team base cooperative manner to meet bid date deadlines, and effectively develop & utilize the team resources.
• Coordinate the assembly of bid proposals in Accubid.
• Ability to create a scope letter which is thorough, accurate, and clearly written.
• Must able to present our proposal to our clients in either private or a public setting.
• Lead a coordination turn over meeting with Project Management staff and other team players on awarded projects.
• Attend “lessons learned” close out meetings with Project Managers, and incorporate these into the estimating process.
• Perform additional assignments as directed by management.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCES & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• 10+ years as an estimator in electrical construction industry
• Background as an electrician is a plus.
• Ability to take off estimate all electrical work associated with large & small industrial, commercial, manufacturing, laboratory, educational, military, and other work.
• Ability to estimate instrumentation and control work associated with industrial, water treatment (WTP), wastewater treatment (WWTP), pump & lift stations projects as necessary.
• Design Build/Design Assist knowledge and experience in preparation, scope management and the associated pricing of these types of proposals. Must be able to attend meetings with design team and interact professionally and manage the design process in the best interest of the Company.
• Ability to read and understand bills of material and proposals from vendors, suppliers & subcontractors.
• Understand and work effectively with Accubid, Line Count, Microsoft Office 365, and/or ability to learn this program.
• Must be able to attend job walks that may take from 1-5 hours and require standing, walking, sitting, squatting, going up and down set of stairs, and ladders.
• Ability to sit for prolonged periods, at a desk, plan table and efficiently operate computer, calculator, copier, fax and other business office equipment.
• Manual dexterity, eye-hand coordination, mental alertness and good memory is necessary to ensure accurate and thorough completion of work activities.
• Must have the ability to look at electrical gear, fixtures, and other electrical appurtenance and understand their importance in developing an estimate.
• Ability to use Microsoft Outlook for emails and calendaring events.
• Must able to make appropriate documentation and incorporate important aspects into estimates and proposal.
• Must be able to read plans and specifications, Electrical Code books, read and comprehend projects, drawings, specifications, and request for proposals (RFP’s).
• Must have a valid California driver’s license, good driving record and be able to drive from jobsite to jobsite, to customer’s offices, and other locations when necessary.
• Working knowledge of Bid Tracer a plus.
• Work extended hours as necessary in order to complete assigned tasks.
• Ability to stay focused and work without close supervision, in a team environment and independently.
• Ability to interpret, disseminate, and verbally communicate complex information appropriately and effectively.
• Working conditions consist of a temperature-controlled office, project jobsites, and other similar environments.
• A college degree is a plus.

At Meruelo, we believe that diverse teams drive innovation and better business outcomes. We are dedicated to fostering a culture where everyone feels respected, valued, and empowered to bring their whole selves to work. We actively encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Pay: $165,000.00 - $195,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person