Estimator, Engineering

Overview

For over 65 years, Richard L. Oreair & Company has delivered quality work at competitive costs. By focusing on what the customer wants, striving for continuous improvement, and keeping our workforce up to date with the latest tools and technology, we have become a leader in innovative electrical construction techniques. Long before the "Lean Process" became part of modern manufacturing, continuous improvement was our basis for delivering top‑notch quality installations in a very efficient manner.

Continuous improvement is now part of our company DNA. With the commitment of our team, we promise to continually provide efficient service and installations for our group of select customers.

In this role, you work within the estimating department to develop an internal estimate by performing detailed take‑offs to calculate the amount of materials, labor, and equipment for the project.

• Participates in the Estimate Plan meeting and aids the preconstruction team as assigned.
• Reviews blueprints, specifications, and other documents to understand the scope of work.
• Ensures that the estimating team has the necessary information to develop the estimate. If information is lacking, then it is responsible for communicating that need to the estimate lead.
• Collaborates with the client bid form and coordinates with marketing for inclusion in the formal proposal.
• Reviews RFP requirements to help determine compliance. Responsible for communicating with the estimated lead when deviations exist.
• Ensures estimates comply with industry standards, NEC, and local regulations, along with job‑specific standards.
• Manages, or participates in the development of the subcontractor/vendor bid list.
• Organizes and leads pre‑bid meetings, if required.
• Receives quotes and conducts subcontractor and vendor analysis. Organizes and leads scope review meetings for scopes of work estimated by the Estimator. Makes a recommendation for selection.
• Submits project budget to project management team with thorough estimate, scope, and specifications review.
• Maintains preferred subcontractor, bid forms and bid packages, history and estimating databases.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or GED is required. A minimum of 5 years of industrial electrical experience is required.
• Good organizational and verbal communication skills; attention to detail.
• Collaborates with others to accomplish organizational goals, identify and resolve problems.
• Retrieves information from technical sources.
• Knowledge of construction, materials systems, market conditions, and trade practices.
• Knowledge of estimating software (preference for Beck Destini, Accubid, Bluebeam, InSite, etc.)
• Excellent computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office suite programs.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with internal clients, external clients, and subcontractors.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, professional development opportunities, and more. Join us and be part of a team where your contributions make a difference.

While performing the duties of this job, this position is required to have ordinary ambulatory skills sufficient to visit other locations; and the ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and manipulate (lift, carry, move) light to medium weights of 10-50 pounds. Requires good hand‑eye coordination, and arm, hand, and finger dexterity, including the ability to grasp, and visual acuity to use a keyboard, operate equipment, and read application/form information.

The associate frequently is required to sit, reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability, or protected veteran status.

We will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008. The job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessities. Essential and marginal job functions are subject to modification.

Haskell is a Drug-Free Workplace.