Senior Electrical Estimator - Lead -Scale Projects

Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Senior Estimator

Department: Sales
FLSA Status: Exempt
Reports To: Chief Estimator
Employment Type: Full-Time-Salary

SECTION 1 – POSITION SUMMARY

The Senior Estimator is responsible for project estimates and reports to the Chief Estimator. Works with clients, subcontractors/suppliers to plan cost factors for building projects; analyzes project documents, specifications, proposals, and other documentation to prepare time, cost, and labor estimates for projects by performing the following duties.

SECTION 2 – ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Leadership & Supervision

• Works with junior estimators and the estimating team to ensure estimates are delivered on time.
• Works with the Chief Estimator to assign estimate tasks to junior and other estimating team members.
• Has the ability to manage and track multiple projects at once.
• Presents and explains project budgets to clients and operations teams.
• Administers hand-off to the Operations Team and periodically coordinates with the Ops Team as needed.

Project Execution & Coordination

• Studies specifications to assist the operations team in planning procedures for the project based on starting/completion times and staffing requirements for each phase; passes this information to Operations.
• Works with the operations team throughout the project process in reviewing plans and specifications for constructability issues and determining general project requirements.
• Creates, maintains, and manages the project/design schedule for projects.
• Assists with system analysis of building components and MEP systems.
• Understands how to create proper bid packages and works to assure complete bids and provide the field team with the correct information needed to start or maintain the project schedule.

Quality Control

• Reviews design documents for proper information to receive accurate pricing from subcontractors and suppliers.
• Generates acceptable value-engineering ideas and prepares life-cycle costing.
• Assures that self-performed estimates comply with the requirements of the overall project contract with the Owner.
• Reviews supplier bids for conformity to contract requirements and determines acceptable bids.

Administrative & Reporting

• Prepares estimates with the proper level of detail for all design stages:
  Conceptual, Schematic Design, Design Development, and Project Documents.
• Consults with clients, subcontractors, and material suppliers to discuss and formulate estimates, effect cost reductions, and resolve issues.
• Researches project documents and analyzes specifications to determine estimated costs.
• Prepares quantity take-offs and estimates costs of materials, labor, and equipment required to fulfill all provisions of the contract.

SECTION 3 – QUALIFICATIONS

Experience

• Field experience: 5 years commercial construction with 4 years estimating experience.
• Capability to complete large projects and large, complex competitive bid projects.
• Proficiency in Blue Beam, MS Excel, and Accubid.
• Ability to work within GNS Standard estimating processes as directed by Chief Estimator.
• History of successfully working internally with the operational team and externally with subcontractors.

Skills & Competencies

• Demonstrates strong proficiency in electrical construction principles, estimating practices, and industry standards; applies technical knowledge to interpret plans, specifications, and project documentation accurately.
• Provides direction, guidance, and support to team members; fosters collaboration, accountability, and professional growth while ensuring project goals and deadlines are met.
• Evaluates project information, identifies challenges, and develops effective solutions; applies critical thinking to cost analysis, constructability reviews, and value-engineering opportunities.
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