Estimator

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary:
The Estimator is responsible for developing detailed, comprehensive cost estimates for various site construction projects and representing the Company in all estimating relationships to produce realistic budgets and preliminary schedules.
Position Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree with 3+ years of experience as an estimator in the electrical industry or equivalent combination of training and experience
• Strong interpersonal communication skills both verbal and written
• Strong data analysis and math skills
• OSHA 10 Certification
• Current and Valid Driver’s License in good standing

This position requires the ability to work full-time Monday through Friday 8am – 5pm, unless otherwise determined and authorized by the Chief Estimator.

Must have reliable transportation to travel to regular site visits and attend client meetings. Telecommuting is available in the event of extenuating circumstances, such as a pandemic, upon approval from the Chief Estimator.

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities (including but not limited to):
• Critical analysis of bid documents, blueprints, drawings, and specifications to determine potential risks and/or profitability and articulate to management to assist in making sound bidding decisions.
• Prepare, compile, coordinate, and complete accurate and timely electrical construction estimates for competitive bids and proposals with high level of detail for all design stages and adherence to bid schedule.
• Analyze key themes and trends to ensure all factors including industry and material pricing are properly considered, priced, and included in estimate.
• Prepare estimates by calculating various statistical data, prepare quantity take-offs, estimate costs of materials, labor and equipment costs required to fulfill all provisions of the contract.
• Solicit vendors for pricing on equipment and/or materials.
• Ability to work independently and well under pressure to manage multiple estimates concurrently while exercising good judgement and maintaining client confidentiality.
• Multitask, prioritize, and manage schedule and workload to meet established deadlines.
• Communicate estimate/bid information to project management at pre-construction meetings and throughout the life of the project to ensure project kept within limits of the estimate and metrics/benchmarks are used to determine efficiency.
• Maintain and build new relationships with owners, customers, design teams, contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and vendors to help understand needs and expectations in addition to identifying new business and potential bid opportunities.
• Draft scope letters, proposals, and vendor solicitations.
• Attend walkthroughs on job sites and client meetings as required.
• Provide support in maintaining and updating the Accubid database.
• Prepare sales packages and other materials for sales meetings.
• Regular, reliable, and predictable attendance.

Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Experience:
• Experience with estimating technology and tools such as Accubid, BIM and related software.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 and other industry related software along with use of everyday office equipment.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills with ability to read, speak, comprehend, listen, write, and exchange information in English clearly and effectively.
• Critical thinking and strong problem solving, math and analytical skills.
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations and calculate mathematical extensions. Must have good knowledge of geometric formulas and equations required to calculate quantities in performing quantity takeoffs and estimating.
• In-depth knowledge of research and data analysis methods and estimation formulas.
•Ability to handle multiple assignments at once with a high-level attention to  detail.
• Working knowledge of the National Electrical Code and current building codes.
• Ability to effectively interact, cooperate, collaborate, and manage conflicts with others to complete tasks and achieve shared goals.
• Ability to read, interpret and analyze blueprints, constructions plans and schematic drawings.
• Exceptional time management and strong organization skills.
• Adaptive and flexible team player with ability to maintain a positive, ‘can-do’, solutions focused attitude.
• Self-Starter with the ability to work effectively with minimal supervision.
• Ability to deliver consistent excellent customer service to internal/external customers, colleagues, and management.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Works in a typical office setting, with low noise levels from office equipment, voices, and frequent interruptions with exposure to air conditioning/heat.
• High stress with frequent time restraints for deadline driven work.
• Work continuously sitting at desk on a computer in an office environment for extended periods of time.
• Ability to stand, sit, squat, bend, kneel, twist, crawl, reach lift, balance, carry, push, and pull as required for light duties of standard office clerical positions.
• Travel to job sites and meeting locations which includes walking and standing for long periods of time and navigating industry hazards at the job site.
• Must be able to utilize construction site sanitary facilities (portable restroom).
• Must be able to wear personal protective equipment (‘PPE’), including but not limited to, hard hat and safety glasses always when on job sites.
• Ability to move and/or transport 25lbs. with frequent lifting and/or carrying objects weighting up to 10lbs.

What's in it for you: 

• Excellent Medical / Dental / Vision insurance package
• 401K, company paid life insurance, short/ long term disability, etc.
• Vacation / PTO 
• 8 paid holidays
• Great work culture with room for advancement.
• Competitive salary $95k to $125k DOE.
• 401K 

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