Lead Estimator for Data Center Security Installation - Tysons, VA

About M.C. Dean

M.C. Dean is Building Intelligence®. We design, build, operate, and maintain cyber-physical solutions for the nation’s most mission-critical facilities, secure environments, complex infrastructure, and global enterprises. With over 9,000 employees, our capabilities span electrical, electronic security, telecommunications, life safety, automation and controls, audiovisual, and IT systems. Headquarters in Tysons, Virginia, M.C. Dean delivers resilient, secure, and innovative power and technology solutions through engineering expertise and smart systems integration.
 
Why Join Us?

Our people are passionate about engineering innovation that improves lives and drives impactful change. Guided by our core values—agility, expertise, and trust—we foster a collaborative and forward-thinking work environment.  At M.C. Dean, we are committed to building the next generation of technical leaders in electrical, engineering, and cybersecurity industries.
 
We are seeking a Lead Estimator for Data Center Security Installation to join our Security and Electronic Systems (SES) business Unit. As part of (SES) Strategic Business Unit you will be part of a team that designs, engineers, integrates, operates and maintains electronic security services inclusive of intrusion detection, access control, biometric authentication, video surveillance, audio visual, it systems, perimeter defense and command and control systems for federal, local and commercial customers across high-growth markets. 

The Lead Estimator works on data center security installation construction project pricing at the bid and proposals phase only. This role is responsible for managing a bid from Request for Proposal receipt through to contract award.

• Develop budgets for projects; assist in the preparation of technical proposals, to include assisting in the design and writing of the scope of work, management plans, work sequence, safety, quality control and commissioning.
• Gather data and assist in preparing bid proposal estimates and design/build proposals.
• Perform take-offs from drawings.
• Develop and present clear and detailed project scopes to the customer and meet with potential customers to present proposals.
• Ensuring the bid complies with all standards, specifications and budgets.
• Develop project schedules utilizing the Critical Path Method; assign cost and manpower to the schedule to provide cash and manpower forecasting.
• Understand plans and specifications to identify the types and grades of materials and equipment needed and to ensure compliance with project requirements.
• Gather data and assist in preparing bid proposal estimates and design/build proposals.
• Understand and apply cost fundamentals; maintaining current, accurate information on prices from suppliers and contractors

Education/Experience:

• 10+ years of experience with a related associates degree, 12+ years of experience with a High School diploma or GED.
• Proficient with Accubid; experience using sophisticated Estimating
• Experience reading and interpreting blueprints.
• Knowledge of design principles, relevant codes, and safety standards.
• Familiarity with electrical equipment, materials and specifications.
• Experience with contract documents such as contract drawings, subcontracts, contract addendum, specifications, and change orders.
• Experience or exposure to Technical writing.
• Proven ability to effectively plan and organize one's own activities or the activities of others.
• Familiarity with electrical equipment, materials and specifications.
• Experience reading and interpreting blueprints.
• Experience with contract documents such as contract drawings, subcontracts, contract addendum.
• Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in the production of electrical plans, blueprints and drawings.
• Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize and accomplish work.
• Generating high quality work.
• Working well with others in order to reach a common goal.
• Must successfully pass a background check.
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite is required.
• Must be experienced with Deltek ProPricer estimating software.

Desired Skills:

• Local candidates preferred.
• Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA) (Nice to Have)
• Journeyman Electrician License

What we offer:

• A collaborative team inspired by the way engineering and innovation enhance customer outcomes, improve lives, and change the world for the better. We are driven by our core values of agility, expertise, and trust.
• An opportunity to lead and build a business with the support of an industry-leading firm that has been in business for 75 years.
• Investment in your skills and expertise through a combination of professional and technical training programs, including leadership training and tuition reimbursement.
• Open and transparent communication with senior leadership as well as local office management.

Abilities:

• Exposure to computer screens for an extended period of time.
• Sitting for extended periods of time.
• Reach by extending hands or arms in any direction.
• Have finger dexterity in order to manipulate objects with fingers rather than whole hands or arms, for example, using a keyboard.
• Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• Communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
• Read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
• Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
• Identify and understand the speech of another person.