Electrical Estimator (On-Site)

Description

• Prepare estimates used by management for purposes such as planning, organizing, and scheduling work.
• Escalate critical and/or sensitive issues to the Vice President of Preconstruction with recommendation for resolution.
• Prepare scope letters and proposals
• Ensure documents are centrally saved in the company’s drive within the confidential estimating folder(s)
• Consult with clients, vendors, personnel in other departments, or construction foremen to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues.
• Review contract and bid documents; review and understand scope for project turnover
• Analyze blueprints and other documentation to prepare time, cost, materials, and labor estimates.
• Confer with engineers, architects, owners, contractors, and subcontractors on changes and adjustments to cost estimates.
• Review quotes obtained from subcontractors for accurate scope of work as per plans and specs.
• Attend walk-throughs, pre-bid and scope clarification meetings
• Collect historical cost data to estimate costs for current or future products.
• Maintain relationships with customers, General Contractors, vendors and subcontractors
• Coordinate the efforts of junior and staff-level resources in performing take-offs, issuing bills of material to vendors and obtaining subcontractor quotes
• Comply with all Company operating policies, procedures, and safety programs as established.
• Assist project managers with takeoffs and pricing changes in work
• May review design options and recommend the best solution based on cost, engineering quality, and/or availability of materials
• Coordinate efforts with the Engineering Department

Requirements

• Must be self-motivated and able to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with project management/document control software.
• Willingness and desire to actively participate in Value Engineering sessions with the project and design teams.
• Quantitative take-off and computer entry
• Familiarity with Accubid, and other electrical, technical, or construction programs.
• Working knowledge of NEC
• Must demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, (i.e. Outlook, Word and Excel)
• Working knowledge of federal, state, and city regulations and guidelines.
• Familiarity with construction/financial software packages.
• Must have excellent organizational, communication, strategic, technical, analytical, problem solving, and multi-tasking skills.
• 5+ years related experience in the electrical construction industry.
• High School diploma or GED required.
• Must build positive working relationships with multiple levels of employees, management, suppliers, and customers.
• Must have high standards of quality with attention to detail.
• Knowledge of the construction industry and contract documentation.
• Must possess ability to manage and supervise personnel.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance