Estimator I

About the role

Alterman is seeking an Estimator I to join the Industrial Water/Wastewater team in San Antonio, TX. This role develops and prepares cost estimates of materials for various electrical projects.

Responsibilities

• Bid Preparation (80%)
  • Downloads and organizes bid documents into electronic files as directed by the Director of Estimating and other Estimators on the project.
  • Reviews bid documents to accurately quantify and estimate costs of all electrical items provided in the bid package.
  • Attends pre-bid meetings to gather pertinent information as required.
  • Quantifies electrical items per the bid package.
  • Prepares the bills of material for a quotation.
  • Assists other Estimators with the final assembly of the estimate for presentation to the customer.
• Project Quotations (5%)
  • Processes project quotations and verifies vendor bill of materials for accuracy and conformity with bid documents.
• Proposal & Scope Preparation (5%)
  • Prepares proposals, the scope of work letters, and assists with Request for Proposal response packages.
• Additional Duties (10%)
  • Performs other duties as assigned by the Director of Estimating, including assisting with the Labor Analysis Workflow (LAW) labor breakdown and Packaged Alterman Construction Kits (PACK) assemblies.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
• No experience required.
• A journeyman's license or associate degree in electrical engineering or a related field is preferred.
• Basic knowledge of estimating is preferred.
• Basic understanding of either electrical distribution and motor controls OR electrical distribution, branch, and lighting systems is preferred.

Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Able to read and understand plans and specifications, including blueprints, proposals, and other electrical work documents.
• Basic knowledge of Accubid, ConEst, or equivalent estimating software is preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or other related software.
• Basic typing and computer skills are preferred.

Work Environment

• Office environment with some local travel required.

Physical Demands

• Prolonged periods of sitting/standing at a desk while working on a computer.
• Must be able to walk job sites.
• Must be able to lift 15 pounds.