Senior Estimator - Electrical Construction

#938

New Berlin, Wisconsin, United States

New Berlin , Wisconsin , United States

At Pieper Electric, our people are our power. As a full-service electrical, mechanical, and automation contractor, our people are what enable us to stand out in our industry. They're the reason for our success. Founded on the principle that every person should strive to first and foremost be a servant leader, we work tirelessly to keep our people safe, enlighten and stimulate their minds, and teach them how to be good stewards of the community in a genuinely serving way.

From these efforts, we've grown into a truly unique company.

Pieper Electric extends its reach through specialized brands, each excelling in their respective fields.
Pieper Automation
, Systems Technologies
, Pro Lightning Protection
, and Ideal Mechanical operate under the same commitment to excellence. By putting our people first, we are able to consistently deliver to the highest quality standards in the industry and develop lasting relationships with our customers.

Role, Function & Organization

The Senior Estimator is a key contributor responsible for preparing detailed electrical estimates across a variety of projects. This role involves interpreting blueprints, performing quantity take-offs, and coordinating closely with project teams to ensure accurate and timely project bids. This position will play an active role in mentoring and developing new estimators to support team growth and success.

At PPC Partners we believe in the Power to Serve along with the Pursuit of Excellence. As such the following values guide our behaviors: A Servant's Heart -- Focus on the Needs of Others,
Wisdom -- Insightful,
Integrity -- Honesty and Trustworthy,
Courage -- Decisive and Confident in Others,
Humility -- Modest and Respectful,
Passion -- Unfailing Dedication

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Collect, calculate, and compile data for use in bid proposals, including labor, materials, and project timelines
• Independently prepare both routine and complex electrical estimates
• Conduct thorough reviews of project specifications, drawing, and attend pre-bid meetings to determine full scope of work
• Perform detailed quantity take-offs and prepare complete estimates for all types of electrical construction projects
• Design and calculate services, feeders, and branch circuits for design-build estimates
• Prepare and present detailed estimate breakdown to Project Managers and operational leaders
• Submit final bids and proposals, ensuring internal review processes are completed with all supporting documentation for executive and branch-level review

Cost & Data Management:

• Maintain current and accurate pricing databases using direct vendor communication, catalogs, and price lists
• Ensure accurate and organized recordkeeping of drawings, estimates, correspondence, and other project documentation
• Regularly update estimate files, drawing logs, and cost data to reflect the most current project and market conditions

Process Improvement:

• Identify opportunities for cost savings and efficiency through creative redesigns and value engineering solutions
• Continuously improve estimating workflows, systems, and processes for increased accuracy and efficiency
• Introduce and implement improved tools, software, and procedures to support estimating functions
• Guide portions of the estimating effort on assigned projects by distributing tasks to team members
• Participate in bid reviews for projects
• Provide technical guidance and support to less experienced estimators

Safety/Hazard Recognition & Elimination:

• Pre-plan and identify the methods to eliminate hazards daily by work task.
• Execute skill in observing habits and hazards of others and bringing it to their attention.
• Uphold…