Electrical Estimator

This role is with one of Talent HRizon's clients The Electrical Estimator will be responsible for the accurate, timely preparation of full-cost estimates for projects, including material and labor. The Electrical Estimator will prepare and maintain a list of suppliers, contractors, and subcontractors. This individual analyzes blueprints, specifications, proposals, and other documentation in the preparation of accurate, profitable electrical estimates for projects, products, or services. RESPONSIBILITIES Prepare and/or coordinate the preparation of full cost estimates on conceptual, design‑build or plans and specs projects of any size and complexity. Prepare materials, labor and equipment cost estimates according to proposals, plans and specifications independently without supervision. Review data to determine material and labor requirements & prepare itemized lists. Perform high volume of project change order estimates. Computes cost factors and prepares estimates used for management purposes such as: planning, organizing, scheduling preparing bids; proposals, selecting vendors, subcontractors, and cost effectiveness. Conducts special studies to develop and establish standard hour and related cost data or effect cost reductions. Consults with clients, vendors, and other individuals to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues. Prepare and maintain a list of suppliers, contractors, and sub-trades. Duties include negotiating with these groups to obtain competitive and profitable pricing. Interfaces with other individuals in the organization to obtain support and commitment to the cost estimates. Organizes and manages a centralized cost estimating database and a formal process to support cost estimating to ensure historical data is utilized. Analyzes completed projects to compare estimated costs to actual costs and determine the reason for any discrepancies. Provides improvement recommendations to cost estimating procedures to reduce future discrepancies between estimated and actual costs. Identifies cost trends to assist management in cost reduction and process improvement efforts. Other duties as assigned to meet Company objectives. CORE COMPETENCIES AND KEY CHARACTERISTICS Experience with Accubid preferred. Experience with Accubid LiveCount or similar on screen take off tools. High level organization skills (High volume environment). Experience in gathering data, compiling the proper information. Attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy a must. Strong work ethic, teamwork and team building skills. Sound analytical thinking, planning, prioritization, and execution skills. Effective oral and written communicate skills. Able to build and maintain lasting relationships with other departments, key business partners, and government agencies. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization. Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Requires a high degree of professional integrity, ethics, and confidentiality. EDUCATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience. (5) Years estimating experience in the electrical contracting industry with practical knowledge of field requirements and installations preferred. (01) license with a minimum of five years’ experience in the field preferred. Completion of estimating program in post-secondary education environment. #J-18808-Ljbffr