About Us:
The Oregon division of Dynalectric Company (Dynalectric Oregon) has served the specialized electrical needs of the Pacific Northwest for over 80 years.
We have consistently maintained a local and personalized focus while growing into one of the foremost electrical contractors in the state.
As a multidisciplinary electrical firm, Dynalectric Oregon has the in-house expertise to plan, construct, install, and fully integrate every component related to electrical, controls, and telecommunications systems. Our ability to perform projects collaboratively-under one roof-helps lower costs, increase accuracy, and improve project communications.
Job Title: Estimator - Portland, OR
Job Summary:The electrical Estimator is responsible for estimating and performing cost analysis on all types of electrical construction projects.
Essential Duties and responsibilities:
- Review and evaluate project plans and specifications, bid documents, and other relevant project documents to identify what is needed for a project and to create a bid proposal.
- Calculate the cost of electrical construction based on reviewing and evaluating available documents.
- Analyze project for value engineering options while taking into account specific job conditions that may affect labor and material to be purchased and installed.
- Identify any inconsistent issues, conflicts, and other problems in the bid documents.
- Identify strategies to create bid advantages.
- Anticipate potential problems and devise solutions proactively.
- Request material and equipment quotes from vendors and equipment suppliers.
- Reviews quotes to confirm adherence to quote requests and accuracy of quotes received.
- Develops and maintains a positive relationship with vendors.
- Prepares bid documents including specific scope letter for each project, "Blue Sheets" and "Evaluations" with adjustments for buy-outs, labor rate, productivity, etc.
- Assist in preparing budget pricing.
- Keeps Dynalectric management, project management, clients, general contractors, and all others involved in projects current on bid progress.
Qualifications:
- At least 5+ years of experience in the estimating and/or electrical industry role
- Knowledgeable with a wide variety of electrical materials and methods of installation
- Proven successful experience in the following estimating market sectors:
- Large Mission Critical projects
- healthcare
- Multi-story/Mixed-use Commercial buildings
- Proficient in Bluebeam Review is preferred
- Proficient with Microsoft Office applications and Accubid Classic/Pro estimating software
- Accubid Live Count experience is a plus
- Excellent analytical, organizational, verbal, written, and communication skills
- Proficient with vendor review and analysis process
Benefits:
- Health & Welfare (medical, dental & vision)
- 401(k)
- 401(k) match
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Flexible spending accounts
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
We offer our employees a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package and are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled