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Senior Electrical Estimator

A-C Electric Company

The Role

Overview

Lead electrical bid team, oversee estimating, mentor staff, manage bids.

Key Responsibilities

  • takeoff management
  • cost estimating
  • bid submission
  • scope development
  • vendor selection
  • team leadership

Tasks

The Senior Electrical Estimator leads the Bid Team on projects with complete construction documents (plans and specifications) while working effectively with clients and developing future estimating leaders of A-C Electric Company. -Develops junior estimators into future leaders. -Communicate w/customer to learn deadlines, list of competitors, etc. -Review Bid documents and determine BID strategies. -Prepares RFIs -Ensures all Bid files are complete for bid close out -Responsible for Scope Letter: Provides content for and in some cases create scope letter -After successful bid (win), meet with project team to explain estimate, scope, quotes for successful transition -Determines Project Estimated Value for projects and identifies ways to achieve at a profit. (Here are the opportunities in this project.) -Reads plans and specs and completes Nickel Tour Document. -Manages take off process, delegates to team as appropriate -Works through others on Bid Team to complete bid process from start to finish. -Develops budgets. -Develops content and inputs into Bid form (Prime Bid) -Implements measures to increase efficiency -Selects quotes to use from Sub Contractors and Vendors. Develop detail scope and BOM for vendor and subcontractor packages. -Works directly with Division Manager on bids, consistent messaging to customers, vendors, suppliers, manufacturers and subcontractors. -Reviews Estimate Turnover Packages prior to being sent to Divisions -Prior to the issuing of the formal bid package, provide to the Chief Estimator a detailed review of scope, technical requirements and pricing for the estimated bid package. -Reviews and understands thoroughly the plans and specifications for each Bid Project assigned. -Interfaces with Chief Estimators from GC. -Collaborates with CS Team to identify opportunities for prefab. -Sets up the estimating plan: Determine the Take-Off structure to account for Bid Items and potential tracking (if applicable). Includes Bid Form, Labor, Kitting (as applicable), etc. -Submits final bid to client, works with them on questions. -Performs budget pricing from conceptual design with alternatives. Determine and price value-engineered alternatives to plans and specs. -Itemize and quantify all incidentals necessary in preparing the bid packages including: sub-contract work, equipment rental, tools and supplies.

Requirements

  • mccormick
  • excel
  • estimating
  • design
  • apprenticeship
  • electrical

What You Bring

-Excel and Word -McCormick or other Estimating Software Experience -S. Electrical Engineering -5+ years Electrical Field Experience -Contract management acumen -Commercial and Industrial Experience -Public and Private Experience -Additional Experience: Utility-Scale Solar, Commercial Solar, Traffic Signal/ITS. -Completed Electrical Apprenticeship Program -7+ years Electrical Estimating Experience -Strong Communication and Collaboration Skills -Electrical Design Experience -Ability to plan, organize, and control all established bid process -High School Diploma or GED -2+ Years Estimating Supervision Experience

Benefits

Pay Range: Salary $90,000-$195,000 Salary. Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered.

The Company

About A-C Electric Company

-A-C Electric Company has grown to be a leader in electrical contracting services. -The company specializes in a wide range of electrical services, from industrial systems to commercial installations. -A-C Electric’s portfolio includes large-scale projects, from state-of-the-art industrial plants to complex commercial spaces. -The company delivers innovative, reliable, and safe electrical solutions. -Its expertise spans across various sectors, including manufacturing, healthcare, retail, and public infrastructure. -A-C Electric handles every aspect of electrical systems, from design to implementation. -The company’s reputation for excellence has made it a trusted partner for clients in both public and private sectors.

Sector Specialisms

Commercial

Industrial

Healthcare

Education

Transportation

Power Generation

Water Treatment

Automation

Systems Integration

Building Automation

Traffic Signals

Office Additions

Showroom Lighting

Environmental Controls