Electrical Estimator - Tool Install/Unit Rate

Description

• As necessary meet with Project Management to review takeoffs for additional clarification, help needs or discrepancies between actual hours and takeoff hours.
• Prioritize and manage multiple tasks and change priorities as necessary
• Identify and meet customers’ needs, expectations, and requirements
• Responsible for the timely completion of all client-required documents.
• Identify qualified suppliers/subcontractors and solicit quotes when directed by the Project Management team. Review quotes for completeness with plans and specifications and alignment with unit rate compensation structure.
• Solve practical problems and deal with a variety of specific variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
• Perform arithmetic calculations required for estimating
• Draft scope letter inclusions, exclusions, and clarifications for estimates as directed by the Project Management team when needed.
• Interpret computerized cost data and systems
• Perform audits, sometimes daily, at jobsite to assist in preparation of takeoffs.
• Prepare estimates by calculating complete takeoffs using a predetermined estimating program & reviewing computer printout for accuracy and completeness.
• Read and interpret blueprints and/or engineering design drawings
• Review proposal specifications and drawings to determine scope of work and required contents of estimate.
• Maintain files of working and final documents throughout the entire process for each scope of work.
• Request quotes from suppliers for equipment and materials when directed by the Project Management team.

Requirements

• Oral and written communication skills as required for the position
• Advanced knowledge of assigned discipline, construction technology, estimating techniques and cost control
• Self-motivated, proactive and an effective team player
• Experience estimating unit rate contracts preferred
• Work under pressure and adapt to changing requirements with a positive attitude
• General work environment - sitting for extended periods, standing, walking, typing, carrying, pushing, bending. Work is conducted primarily indoors with varying environmental conditions, such as fluorescent lighting and air conditioning.
• Proficient in using a computer and Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, etc.)
• Interact effectively and professionally with all levels of employees, both management and staff alike, vendors, clients, and others
• Minimum 2 years’ experience estimating commercial construction projects, preferably in electrical construction
• Occasional lifting of up to 30 lbs.

Benefits

• Term Life, AD&D Insurance, and Voluntary Life Insurance
• ESOP – Employee Stock Ownership
• We fully comply with the ADA and applicable state law, including considering reasonable accommodation measures that may enable qualified disabled applicants and employees to perform essential functions.
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• 17 PTO days per year plus 10 paid holidays
• Annual bonus program based upon performance, profitability, and achievement
• Disability Income Protection Insurance
• Charitable Giving Match with our Rosendin Foundation
• Pre-tax Flexible Spending Plans (Health and Dependent Care)

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance