Senior Electrical Estimator- Atlanta

About the role

Cleveland Electric is seeking an experienced Electrical Estimator to manage bid submissions and support the operations team. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of electrical estimating experience, strong computer skills, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Manage the entire estimate for a bid submission preparation
• Aid in the development of junior estimators
• Communicate with customers, engineers, and team members regarding scope and issues
• Cultivate and maintain customer relationships to promote repeat business
• Support operations with specific work breakdowns, estimate hours, large change requests, and scope inclusions
• Write estimate-specific scope letters of inclusions and exclusions
• Proficient in Accubid or similar estimating software
• Process purchase inquiries, analyze quotations, and ensure compliance with requirements
• Promote and ensure success of Total Quality Management
• Review vendor and sub-contractor pricing
• Provide cost analysis and review for multiple types of projects
• Develop recapitulation sheets to arrive at final prices
• Understand building crews, overtime requirements, scheduling, and equipment deliveries
• Understand equipment and schedule impacts on projects
• Coordinate and run risk reviews
• Recognize cost savings opportunities without compromising project integrity
• Understand various types of construction and their impact on estimates
• Advise on constructability methods for project improvement

Requirements

• 5+ years of electrical estimating industry knowledge
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office, Accubid, and ability to learn new web applications quickly
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, multi-tasking, and time management skills
• Effective internal and external communication skills (verbal, written, presentational, active listening)
• A positive attitude, self-sufficiency, and teamwork capability
• A High School Diploma or equivalent, with an Electrical Engineering or Construction Management degree preferred
• National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) Estimating courses preferred

Qualifications

• Ability to understand building crews, overtime requirements, scheduling, and equipment deliveries
• Understanding of equipment and schedule impacts on projects
• Knowledge of risk reviews and their importance in the estimating process
• Recognition of cost-saving opportunities without compromising project integrity
• Understanding of various types of construction and their impact on estimates
• Ability to advise on constructability methods for project improvement

Skills

• Accubid or similar estimating software proficiency
• Microsoft Office suite proficiency
• Ability to learn and adapt to new web applications
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Positive attitude and self-motivation

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Aetna PPO and HSA plans
• Dental PPO and HMO plans
• Vision plan with 100% employer match
• 401(k) with employer match
• Short- and long-term disability
• 15 days of paid time off
• Eight company holidays

Pay

Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Full-time position with flexible working hours to accommodate project needs.