Electrical Estimator

Brief Description

Electrical Estimator – Kingsport, TN
Strong working knowledge of Construction Projects (Chemical, Pulp & Paper, Heavy Industrial), construction methods, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, time management and organizational skills are required.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office products
Communicate with Estimating Manager / Superintendents to review a project execution strategy to identify Complexity Factors and Special Equipment needs
Experience in pre-construction and estimating on commercial/industrial construction projects preferred.
Possess the ability to estimate all aspects of an industrial construction project, assemble into one budget, and present to owners.
Must be able to view things from a construction business owner’s perspective and present accordingly.

Responsibilities

• Generate and manage estimates for new bids, pre-bidding process, and ongoing projects to facilitate budget control across all scopes, systems, and assemblies.
• Attend Pre-Bid Meetings
  Perform a thorough review of the Project Specifications, Scope of Work and Drawings
  Organize Bid Documents in a Professional manner
  Maintain an Accurate Listing of Estimates and Due Dates
  Formulate and clarify questions during Bid Process to eliminate as many assumptions as possible
  Develop a List of Clarifications and Exclusions throughout the Estimating Process for inclusion in the Project Proposal
  Obtain Competitive Pricing on Materials for the Estimate
  Develop Estimate in a way that it can be reviewed with others for completeness
  Develop Estimate and Takeoffs in a way that materials can be easily transferred into a purchase order at award
  Develop relationships with Key Electrical Suppliers and promote a healthy Competitive Bid Environment within these Suppliers – focus on better pricing for estimates
• After project award, support creation of a “Buy Out” project materials listing to procurement
  Assist T E C Industrial’s on-site Supervisor in submitting RFI’s (Request for Information) and resolving design / installation conflicts.
• Develop Project Change Request Estimates
  Prepare estimate presentations, special studies, budget control reports and estimating documents for projects and client presentations.
• Understand market labor, and commodity conditions and impacts on construction costs.

Requirements

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, time management and organizational skills are required.
• Experience in pre-construction and estimating on commercial construction projects preferred.
• Possess good organizational and management skills, and strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Possess the ability to estimate all aspects of a commercial construction project, assemble into one budget, and present to owners.
• Must be able to view things from a construction business owner’s perspective and present accordingly.
• Able to work in a culture focused on industrial safety and regulatory compliance.
• Able to work in a team environment.
• Strong analytical and logic skills with the ability to maintain a high degree of precision on assigned responsibilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities prioritizes his or her responsibilities accordingly depending on volume of work.
• Must be highly proficient with interpreting plans and specifications.

Qualifications

• LEED AP / LEED AP BD+C Certification is a plus.

Benefits

T E C Industrial has been building a team for more than 75 years and offer our employees a full slate of benefits including:
Medical FSA-HSA
Dental
Vision
STD/LTD
Group Life/Voluntary Life
401k plan with Company match
Accidental Death and Dismemberment
Accident plan
Critical Illness plan
Full Job Description

Summary

Under the direct supervision of the Estimating Manager, the Electrical Estimator provides cost estimate support for Industrial Electrical projects. The Electrical Estimator will generate and manage estimates for new bids, pre-bidding process, and ongoing projects to facilitate budget control across all scopes, systems, and assemblies. Estimates vary from conceptual to full guarantee maximum price estimates to lump sum bids. Ability to complete full quantity take-offs to support accurate estimates for all disciplines in a full range of projects.

Education and Experience

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, time management and organizational skills are required.
• Experience in pre-construction and estimating on commercial construction projects preferred.
• Possess the ability to estimate all aspects of a commercial construction project, assemble into one budget, and present to owners.
• Must be able to view things from a construction business owner’s perspective and present accordingly.

Physical Profile

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• This job is performed in a generally clean and healthy environment.
• The usual and customary methods of performing the job’s functions are sedentary but may require the following physical demands: occasional lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling up to 20 pounds; some climbing and balancing; some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling and significant fine finger and motor dexterity.
• This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers/printers/scanners/fax machines, phones, filing cabinets, etc.
• Employee must have the ability to transport necessary equipment and supplies and set-up for meetings, etc.
• The employee must have a current driver’s license and have the ability to travel to various locations at times for various reasons.