ESTIMATOR 3 SR

Description This position is for an Estimator to support the electrical estimation process for various building types in the Denver market. Compensation $100,000.00 to $120,000.00 depending on experience. General Responsibilities Maintain open communication lines with all working relationships. Follow up to ensure items for which the job is accountable are performed. Earn and maintain customer trust. Uphold the core values of the organization. Work well with others to accomplish the mission. Assist CE with special projects and tasks as needed. Specific Responsibilities Perform conceptual estimating. Begin to deal directly with general contractors or vendors as a company representative regarding the estimate. Understand the National Electric Code to review drawings for accuracy and completeness. Perform or review electrical layout of incomplete drawings to ensure they meet NEC. Read and understand architect‑provided narratives, applying independent judgment. Enter information into the estimating system. Determine equipment cost in lieu of quotes, using independent judgment guided by the Preconstruction Manager. Write complete proposals and narratives, developing a budget for the project based on incomplete information. Perform pre‑bid reviews with junior estimators and track all cost impacts and changes, generating cost alternatives (value engineering). Attend pre‑construction job meetings representing the company to clients. Attend turnover meetings to explain estimate and budget to construction personnel. Perform hard bid estimates and full take‑off by scraping plans, counting fixtures, and entering data. Send quotes to vendors, enter and price vendor quotes, and scope contracts, recommending revisions where necessary. Participate in vendor selection along with PCM and ensure complete packages. Qualify exceptions, explain deviations from drawings to the general contractor. Answer general questions from the contractor about the estimate. Other duties as assigned. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Common building standards and practices. National Electric Code sufficient to assist in decision making. Electrical construction and AC theory. Estimating techniques and tracking of project changes and cost impacts. Independent decision making impacting the project and organization. Adaptability to new requirements and environments. Estimating resources needed for required tasks. Managing people. Analyzing complex projects, breaking them down into component levels. Use of communication software. Business writing; effective written and oral communication. Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships. Operating a computer and Microsoft Office Suite. Organizing work to accomplish tasks. Reading, writing, multitasking, managing multiple priorities. Problem solving to form independent solutions. Tracking numbers and data relevant to the work. Requirements High School Diploma or equivalent required. Degree in a related field and completion of an electrical apprenticeship program preferred. Three years of progressive experience in the electrical trade plus at least two years of estimating experience. A construction management or power engineering degree with proficient estimating experience is a plus. Benefits Medical, dental, and vision plans. Disability and life insurance. Employee‑matched 401(k). Paid time off (PTO). Employee assistance program (counseling, legal, financial advice). Employee referral program. Technical, safety, personal finance, and leadership training through Encore University. Cell phone allowance. Short‑term incentive program. Encore Electric, Inc. is an EOE, including disability/vets. #J-18808-Ljbffr Encore Electric