Job Description
JOB SUMMARY Estimator is responsible for providing technical estimating and supervision of estimators from bid preparation through job close out documentation to the customer.
- MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- A working knowledge of electrical estimating at a level normally acquired through completion of a 4-year degree or related field or equivalent experience
- Five years experience in electrical estimating.
Experience in the construction industry.
KEY SKILLS & COMPETENCIES - Familiar with a variety of electrical concepts, practices, and procedures.
- Demonstrated ability to plan and organize work and successfully complete projects under tight deadlines.
- Provide ongoing, timely communication to key stakeholders regarding project status.
- Ability to work independently and lead and direct the work of others.
- Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
- Performs a variety of tasks requiring attention to detail.
- JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Oversees and manages estimating processes and procedures as outlined in the Project Operations Manual
- Responsible for all aspects of technical estimating including initial estimate, obtaining list of generals and addendums
- May personally develop estimates for large or complex projects
- Reviews bid form and other breakdown requirements prior to starting the takeoff. Ensure clarification through communication with the owner or general, as required
- Responsible for submission of bond request prior to bid date and with enough lead time
- Responsible for review of project schedule during the bid process
- Obtains Market Recovery where required
- Contacts suppliers necessary for specialty items (fixtures, site work, subcontracts, etc.)
- Determines costs for permits and fees
- Supervision and scheduling of estimating staff at the corporate office or other sites as required
- Obtains authorization to bid under direction of VP of Preconstruction
- Maintain the estimating database including pricing updates and assembly additions or revisions
- Maintain default job to ensure labor rates and equipment pricing is current
- Preliminary review of estimates prior to official review by Group Manager, Vice President or President
- Closes bid under direction of Group Manager, Vice President or President
- Ensure that preconstruction process is followed, and all information is properly stored and filed on the network drive
- Ensure historical data collection process is followed
- Perform additional duties as assigned
- COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Company paid term life insurance and AD&D coverage
- 401k retirement plan with employer match and company contribution.
- PTO accrual of 0.0580/hour up to 120 hours in a full year (subject to plan terms thereafter)
- 7 company paid holidays
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- ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONBackground check, credit check, MVR and drug screen may be required (will vary by position).
- May be required to maintain a valid driver s license.
- Due to the need for unescorted access to security sensitive business locations and/or systems, must submit to periodic background checks.
- May be required to submit to periodic background checks if position requires access to security sensitive business locations and/or systems.
- Requires travel: Minimal (up to 10%)
- Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans. EEO/AAP