Estimator

About Us At Service Electric Company, we believe that each employee contributes directly to the success and growth of our company. Specializing in transmission, distribution, substation, storm restoration, and technical services., our rapid expansion follows our growing reputation for delivering safe, quality, and on-time projects to all our customers. Whether we’re staffing internal support or in-field workforce, we are guided by our Core Values of Quality, Safety, and Responsibility. Incorporated in 1945, SERVICE ELECTRIC Company now employs over 2,000 employees and operates a fleet of more than 2,000 pieces of equipment. Our primary footprint includes the Southeast, Midwest, and Puerto Rico, but our crews travel throughout the Country to assist with storm restoration. Service Electric Company is a subsidiary of Quanta Services, Inc. (NYSE:PWR). Our culture is about supporting an environment where all employees can be themselves, are valued, and have an equal opportunity to succeed. About this Role The Estimator role at Service Electric Company collaborates with clients, vendors, subcontractors and our internal team to create estimates and assemble bids for projects within our core markets that enhance the profitability of the company and optimize our workforce. The role will have the autonomy to make certain decisions independently, but will collaborate with a manager on more complex matters. What You'll Do Manage the Request for Proposal (RFP) process. Collaborate with Lead and Senior Estimators to prepare documents for legal review. Identify bid type and scope, construction timeframes, materials, and labor expenses, and bonding and bid requirements. Travel to and attend pre-bid meetings and/or to jobsites. Depending on the complexity of the bid or the customer the travel could accompanied by a more senior member of the team or independently. Identify any potential project risks and discuss with the Lead and Senior Estimators. Make recommendations on if subcontractors and materials are needed and gather needed quotes. Work with Lead and Senior Estimators to perform takeoffs and build out project plans and constructions plans including the creation of supporting documentation. Collaborate with Lead and Senior Estimators to finalize the schedule and work plan and clarify expectations. Complete bid forms, enter information in appropriate websites, and ensure everything is in order to submit a final bid with oversight from Lead and Senior Estimators. Submit the final bid with approval from leadership. Maintain bid logs. Assist with the labor and equipment rate schedules. Collaborate with Project Management and Field Leadership to ensure the job is set up correctly. Others duties as assigned. What You'll Bring Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field or equivalent knowledge or skills obtained through a combination of education, training, and experience. 3+ Years of estimating experience in the electrical construction field. Strong experience in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel. Highly organized with a strong attention to detail. Ability to identify and solve issues. Good analytical and problem-solving skills. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Strong interpersonal and customer service skills. Self-motivated. Strong project management skills, capable of handling multiple projects concurrently with good time management. Ability to maintain confidentiality. Ability to conduct self in an appropriate manner as a representative of SEC, working effectively in a diverse work environment. What You'll Get DIRECT REPORTS: None LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS: None SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILITIES: None TRAVEL REQUIRED: Moderate WORKING CONDITIONS: NOTE: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, responsibilities, working conditions, physical demands, and activities may change or new ones many be assigned at any time with or without notice. Service Electric Company provides Equal Employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Equal Opportunity Employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and/or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. We prohibit all types of discrimination and are committed to providing access and equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities. For additional information or if reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application, interview, or hiring processes or to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact us the Company’s Human Resources department. #J-18808-Ljbffr