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Senior Estimator - Public Infrastructure

$129k - $170k

Cupertino Electric

Posting Title: Senior Estimator - Public Infrastructure

Reports To: Chief Estimator - Commercial

Location: Remote

Salary Range: $129,000 to $170,000

Final determination of a successful candidate's starting pay will vary based on a number of factors, including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, education and experience. The pay scale listed for this position is generally for candidates that meet the specified qualifications and requirements listed on this specific job description. We provide a competitive compensation package that recognizes your experience, credentials, and education alongside a robust benefits program to meet your needs. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets.

WHO WE ARE

Since 1954, Cupertino Electric, Inc. (CEI) has been powered by people who've built a reputation for delivering high-profile, complex projects. Real, tangible things that alter the landscape and improve lives. And we've done it with integrity for more than 70 years. We're problem solvers and innovation seekers. We're team players and safety fanatics. And we're proud to be part of Quanta Services (PWR:NYSE), North America's largest employer of skilled craft labor. Because what we do is important, but how we do it is everything.

THE ESTIMATING TEAM

Estimating is an essential part of CEI's sales engine, ensuring that projects are priced properly throughout the bid process. The Estimating group serves a vital role in CEI's PM, teaching estimating skills to future and newly hired project management team members.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Senior Estimator supports the project management team achieve its goals by delivering high quality estimates on time. The Senior Estimator is in charge of developing and completing project specific estimates based on written and/or oral discretion from Project Managers. The ideal candidate will supervise and direct the Estimating team on the timely completion of electrical estimates. This role will provide leadership to team members including Estimators, Estimator Trainees, and others, and lead estimating system training. This position will report directly to the Assistant Chief Estimator.

Responsibilities will include:

  • Create and communicate company standards for estimating electrical design/build and plans and specs work.

  • May create, maintain and upgrade the company estimating system, database (units and prices) and assemblies.

  • Communicate and partner with project managers and general contractors to ensure a high-quality estimate is delivered on time.

  • Manage quotation process with suppliers and subcontractors to ensure that pricing incorporates all scope items.

ABOUT YOU

You bring over seven years of experience in electrical estimating. Your skillset includes proven verbal and written communication skills, and you have an eye for detail ensuring accuracy in the work that you do. You are a collaborative team player; willing to help others, your team, and the organization reach its goals.

WHAT YOU WILL GAIN

Here at Cupertino Electric, Inc. (CEI), we are problem-solvers. We create solutions that deliver measurable results for our customers so our employees can take pride in their work. As a Senior Estimator, you will play a key role in the execution of our projects by delivering timely, high-quality electrical estimates. You'll quickly be assimilated into a collaborative environment with colleagues who have diverse expertise and backgrounds. While you may direct and manage the Estimating team in estimate completions, you have the opportunity to provide training and leadership development to your peers and team members.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities as well as possession of any required licenses or certifications is qualifying.

Education: High School Diploma or GED required. BA/BS preferred.

Licensure/Certifications: None required.

Experience: Seven (7) years of experience required of electrical estimating experience in commercial/WTP/WWTP/aviation/transit industries. 5 years' experience with a design/build contractor.

*Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

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CEI is a place where every single person can-and does-have an impact on the work we do and the communities we serve. Here, you can build your own story and grow to your full potential. You can collaborate and celebrate with amazing people. And you'll go home every day knowing you helped contribute to important work that shapes people's lives. Our commercial, data center and energy projects may be complex, but our approach is simple. We build great things and we do it with great people.

The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department, program or project needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.

Cupertino Electric, Inc. (CEI) is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.

Cupertino Electric Inc. aims to make cei.com accessible to any and all users. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation to navigate our website or complete the application process, please contact us at View email address on click.appcast.io or 1-(877)-747-4CEI.

Cupertino Electric, Inc. (CEI) is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.

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