Electrical Senior Estimator

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The Senior Estimator is responsible for performing estimate quantity take offs and responding to Requests for Quotations (RFQs) in the markets that EC Electric serves. RFP responses will be developed through accurate, complete, and competitive estimate take-offs for new construction projects or retrofits to existing complexes. The Senior Estimator will review estimates in detail with the Chief Estimator, Project Manager, and/or Project Executive.

The Senior Estimator will assist the Chief Estimator in the mentorship of junior estimators within the department. This position requires working knowledge of simple equipment, hand tools, and computer skills (Microsoft Office, estimating software, etc.) and proficiency with Accubid Enterprise and Live Count Software's as well as the Viewpoint bid tracking software.

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• Work in a team atmosphere with estimators, project managers and project engineers.
• Communicate with customers to properly define the project scope, address deficiencies, and negotiate pricing.
• Prepare and maintain bid folders and viewpoint record logs for estimates assigned.
• Perform necessary research to produce accurate, complete, and competitive pricing.
• Develop conceptual cost models and budgets.
• Analyze and evaluate project plans and specifications, bid documents, and other relevant project documents to identify what is needed for a project and to create a complete bid proposal.
• Analyze project for value engineering options while taking into account specific job conditions that may affect labor and material to be purchased and installed.
• Identify any inconsistent issues, conflicts, and other problems in the bid documents and collaborate with team members to find proactive solutions.
• Identify strategies to create bid advantages, propose value engineering ideas to project team leaders.
• Identify qualified suppliers/subcontractors and solicit quotes. Review quotes for completeness with plans & specs and maintains a positive relationship with vendors.
• Summarize take-offs into definable units as prescribed by estimate RFP and EC Electric standard practices.
• Prepare new construction and remodel electrical take-offs using Accubid Enterprise and Live Count estimating software systems.
• Collaborate with clients and design professionals in order to provide electrical design estimates, budgets and rough order magnitudes as requested.
• Provide accurate measurements and quantities from blue prints and on screen take off methods.
• Perform labor factor analysis, and modification.
• Review accuracy of the take-offs, quotes, and subcontracts prior to bid close meeting.
• Exhibit discretion in reviewing, analyzing and interpreting bid documents to determine Scope of Work and use independent judgement to formulate the estimating approach and bid strategy in a manner that enables the attainment of awarded projects within contract quotes.
• May perform job walks to ensure that any field conditions have been observed that may affect the construction, may impact the prospective bid, and/or may impact the pre-construction designs and the build services.
• Schedule and Lead bid closure meetings for projects as assigned, manage bid review meeting invitations and coordinate suitable conference room location for the meeting.
• Prepare detailed proposals as required by our customers.
• Follows up on all leads through data construction and other means etc.
• Track and analyze competition and market pricing.
• Attend estimating/sales meetings, and supporting project kick off and close out meetings to discuss bid status, and present/resolve issues. Assist with the training, development and supervision of estimators and junior estimators.
• Complete peer review of junior estimator/estimator work for accuracy, completeness and content.
• Other tasks as directed from the Chief Estimator.
• Keeps company management, clients, general contractors, and all others involved in projects current on bid progress.

• Salary range for this position is ($120,000-$130,000).
• Opportunity for a discretionary year-end bonus.
• 401k with a 40% employer match (up to federal limit).
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, and Employee Assistance Program.
• Paid holidays and PTO.
• Significant career growth opportunities.

Employment type:

Full‑time