Estimator 1

About the role

Job Overview: The Estimator I plays a key role in supporting our estimating team in accurately assessing the costs associated with electrical projects. The ideal candidate will have a foundational understanding of electrical systems, strong analytical skills, and a commitment to producing accurate and competitive estimates.

Career Advancement: At Rex Moore, we provide amazing job opportunities for growth with competitive salaries and benefits in an exciting, dynamic, fast-paced, and fun workplace environment. Are you looking to build a strong career? Then we have an opportunity for you!

Reporting Structure: Reports to – Preconstruction Director; Department – Pre-Award.

Responsibilities

• Become familiar with Rex Moore’s pre-award processes as well as the services provided to the client
• Review all bid documents in order to define scope and identify potential risks
• Establish the clients expectations in order to fully define scope expectations
• Provide detailed cost estimates that covers defined scope
• Perform accurate material takeoffs of electrical system
• Plan and coordinate all aspects of the estimating process, including working with vendors, subcontractors, subconsultants and clients
• Obtain quotes on items such as lighting, power distribution, generators, etc.
• Review and understand inclusions and exclusions of quotes obtained from outside vendors and select compliant bids, and send required revisions back to non-compliant quoting vendors.
• Enter material takeoffs into Accubid
• Work in conjunction with our internal Low Voltage and Fire Alarm estimators
• Enter all project information into recap sheet for review and approval by supervisor
• Schedule and attend estimate review with preconstruction director and project executive of the region supporting the bid
• Follow up with clients after bids have been submitted to obtain key information on how Rex Moore finished
• Complete the necessary steps upon award of a project to turnover scope, proposal and budget to the project management team
• Compile relevant bid documents, quotes, schedules, budget and related items.
• Complete project brief
• Provide support to relay scope definition and associated back up of how scope was covered to the PM team
• Follow up with client as required to determine open items such as alternates, status of pending contract and release