Sr. Estimator

Sturgeon Electric’s Commercial and Industrial (C&I) electrical construction division specializes in large-scale commercial electrical projects. Sturgeon Electric has experience performing projects under Integrated Lean Project Delivery methods, and also offers pre-construction services, in-house pre-fabrication capabilities, and Building Information Modeling (BIM) capabilities.

The Sr Estimator is an integral part of the electrical construction process and ensures competitiveness, profitability, and growth while maintaining and growing relationships with internal and external customers and clients. The Sr Estimator is responsible for preparing complete cost estimates as well as responses to Requests for Proposals (RFO's) for commercial and industrial electrical construction projects. Another key responsibility is the mentoring and training of Estimators and Estimator Trainees.

Company Overview

Since 1912, Sturgeon Electric Company, Inc., a subsidiary of MYR Group, Inc, has provided comprehensive electrical construction services to clients throughout the western U.S. Sturgeon Electric has two divisions, offering both power line construction and commercial/industrial electrical construction, making it a full-service electrical provider.

Essential Functions

• Prepare complete labor and material cost estimates

  • Outline and prepare responses to RFP's and RFQ's

  • Follow company Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's) for Estimating

  • Develop strategies for being awarded projects

  • Help maintain and develop estimating database

  • Develop relationships with clients

• Assist other members of the Estimating team with cost estimates and bid package preparation

• Review and evaluate Estimating staff performance

• Act as a first point of contact for members of the Estimating team

• Coordinate with Project Management

• Maintain bid log and report to corporate

• Prepare bills of material and other information for use by Purchasing

• Determine constructability requirements via field walk-downs with customer, subcontractor, and construction personnel

• Compare various project documents for accuracy and consistency as well as data entry

• Perform field take-offs/evaluations for estimate preparation

• Participate in estimate review process with internal and external stake holders

• Assist construction personnel throughout the project lifecycle in tracking and understanding of cost estimates

• Prepare and submit change orders

• Follow-up at the end of projects to close any loops in the estimating process to include invoicing and cost tracking

• Essential functions of this position are to be performed in a Company-designated office or field location

• May manage Estimating and BIM departments

• Other duties as assigned

• Regular and predictable attendance

• Essential functions of this position are to be performed at a Company-designated office or field location

• Understand and comply with the Company's Code of Business Conduct and Ethics Policy and other industry-specific professional and ethical standards, if applicable

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of electrical construction estimating experience

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Knowledgeable of current local and national electrical codes (N.E.C.)
• Working knowledge of local electrical codes
• Proven ability to read and understand civil, architectural, structural, mechanical, etc. plans and specifications to include blueprints, proposals and other relevant documents
• Working knowledge of electrical materials and methods of installation
• General knowledge of engineered material costs
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications, Bluebeam, Accubid and/or other estimating software
• Excellent analytical, organizational, verbal, written, and communication skills
• Team player mentality
• Self-driven with the ability to stay on-task for extended periods of time while working independently

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary $95,000-$135,000/year
  • Commensurate with experience, paid weekly. Posted salary ranges are made in good faith. MYR Group reserves the right to adjust ranges depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate. ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
• Comprehensive benefits package - Medical, Dental, Vision, Teledoc, Hearing,…