Estimator

Job Title: Estimator FLSA Status: Exempt Department: Office Reports to: Chief Estimator/Designer/Engineer Position Summary The Estimator role is to complete accurate, timely estimates including all required job costs to provide accurate bids to secure new work for the company. The position will also follow up on projects bid through interaction with the clients. General Purpose Follow the estimating process, policies, and procedures in the Estimators Handbook to complete an accurate, thorough, and complete estimate on assigned projects. Provide a complete estimate on assigned projects in the range of $500K to $3mm Essential Job Functions Read and interpret plans and specifications to develop complete and accurate takeoffProvide post bid follow up on projects; negotiate scope and pricing with clients, provide value engineering and/or scope modificationsRemain current in knowledge of innovations and processes on all electrical productsEnter accurate takeoffs in Estimating SoftwareUse Bluebeam or on screen takeoff software for all estimatesProvide a complete estimate on assigned jobs timely and accuratelyDevelop relationships with clients to earn their businessComplete budgets timelyAttend pre-bid walk throughs as required Essential Skills And Experience Minimum of five (2) year's experience estimating low voltage systems.Electrical construction experience with knowledge of equipment, specifications, and competitive electrical bidding process.Open, honest, direct communication skills alwaysVery Good written and verbal communication skillsAbility to organize and process large volumes of work in a timely manner.Analytical and problem solving skillsComputer skills minimum of Intermediate level or betterAble to work in a team environment Reporting to this position: None Nonessential Skills And Experience Electrical field experience/Electrical licenseCollege degree Position Responsibilities Travel to remote regions as requiredMaintain current material pricing knowledgeUnderstand and complete all bid formsAnalyze labor needs with a historical perspective to ensure correct assessment for the projectPrepare all pre-bid correspondence, ie: RFI's, confirmatory correspondence, and scopeConfirm any addendumProvide man loading for crew requirementsDevelop preliminary schedule for projectEstablish a contact list of participating GC's including contact person, decision maker, with e-mail, phone numbers and cell phone numbersWork with purchasing to ensure complete and accurate system quotesComplete accurate bid letterPrepare RFI to architects/engineers and monitor responseAttend job start up meeting on awarded workWork with PM to complete budget on awarded workContact GC's on unsuccessful projects to understand the bid resultsMaintain good relationship with clients through regular communication and interactionContinuously modify and update database reflecting current conditionsAdditional duties as assigned Work Environment This position is predominantly located in an office environment. Occasional visits to regional offices, job sites and vendor/manufacturer offices and factories as required.