Estimator - Construction Subcontractor

Electric, LLC, a Quanta Services company, has built-long standing working relationships and an industry-wide reputation as the single source solution to our customer’s electrical utility construction and maintenance needs.

MJE values integrity, is inspired by our work, and is invested in delivering quality projects for our customers. Their professional competence and intelligent innovation result in outstanding customer satisfaction. We are committed to investing in our employees and their growth through training, tools, equipment, industry-leading safety measures, advancement opportunities and more. Electric, you aren’t just applying for job, you are building a career.

About this Role – Estimator

We are looking for a talented Estimator who has a passion for quality construction.This position is responsible for developing cost estimates and resource requirements for electrical transmission and distribution construction projects throughout the region.

Work as part of an integrated Operations and Estimating team in acquiring projects

Assist project team in scoping projects for engineering, construction, and contractual requirements

Review plans, specifications, drawings to determine the cost of the project

Perform material takeoffs and develop an estimate of cost to perform the work according to the specifications

Prepare budgetary project estimates based on limited information and general scopes of work, often lacking specific precedence

Develop detailed lump sum project estimates based on company standards and site-specific facility drawings

Analyze time, equipment, tooling, material and manpower requirements for each project

Interface with customers, vendors and subcontractors

Select pool of potential subcontractors and material/equipment vendors to solicit their proposals

Gather information regarding subcontractor and vendor suitability and determine the best pricing

Exercise significant independent discretion in developing project estimates and applying “mark‑up" and “labor factors"

Occasionally visiting customer field locations as required to ascertain project conditions

Properly turn over bid documents to Operations

Assist with the development of standardized historical cost databases and application tools to aid future estimates

Ability to anticipate and meet internal and external customer needs

Knowledge of Microsoft Office and proficiency in the use of Excel

Knowledge of estimating software programs

BS/BA in Engineering, Construction Management, Business Mgt/Admin, Accounting/Finance, or equivalent experience (Preferred).

Paid Holidays and PTO

Medical, Dental, and Vision

Flexible Spending Accounts

Health Savings Account

Short-Term & Long-Term Disability