Senior Estimator - Electrical
About the role
with content: job purpose and maybe mission/vision etc.Responsibilities
with duties list.Requirements
with qualifications (education, experience, etc.)Skills
with knowledge & skills list. We could also include Working Conditions and Physical Requirements maybe under Requirements or separate? But headings limited to given list; we could put them under Requirements as part of content. We must not repeat job title as heading. We must not include Job ID etc. We need to preserve all substantive information; do not invent or summarize away detail. Must keep details. We need to use- for any list of duties/requirements/benefits. So for duties list, we need
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for prose. We must remove boilerplate like duplicated company description (appears twice). Keep only one. We need to remove cookie/navigation/legal/EEO etc. Not present. We need to remove duplicated lines. Let's extract content. Job Purpose paragraph: "The basic functions of the Estimator are to: plan, design, determine cost, and document estimates of potential jobs to be bid so that each project or job that is bid and won, can be executed as planned, will produce the desired goal for the client and the desired profit for the Company." Collaboration section includes mission, vision, guiding principles, core values, expectations. We'll include as prose. Expectations paragraph: "The use of analytical and observational skills which demonstrate abilities to: interact with vendors/suppliers, clients, co-workers, and supervisors, follow company policy, and complete valid estimations with in tight time constraints, sometimes stressful situations, accurately, and in a timely manner. Oversee work progress, complete logs, and update supervisors about challenges.Write up technical reports, subcontracts, purchase orders, project updates, and proposals.Interpret plans and construction materials to propose and double-check estimates.Identify and resolve deviations from the proposal, including scope and specifications." Qualifications: Knowledge & Skills list (many items). Education Required: "High school or equivalent. Trade school or Junior College (AA) degree, or completion of an electrician training program. Preferred: Four year degree in electrical engineering, construction management or related field is suggested". Experience Minimum: "Minimum: Five years' experience in construction or electrical companies and two years in the estimating function of such companies. Preferred: Five years or more in the electrical construction or general construction industry, which should include at least three years of estimating experience." Working Conditions: "Fast-paced environment requiring flexibility, adaptability and resilience in a wide variety of work situations.Nature of business results in many tight or continually changing deadlines.General office environment, with low to medium noise, low to medium heat and cold, and low to medium dust levels." Physical Requirements: list. Duties & Responsibilities: many bullet-like sentences; we need to make list. Company Description: one paragraph. We need to ensure we don't lose any detail. Let's craft sections. About the role: combine job purpose, collaboration (mission, vision, guiding principles, core values, expectations). Could be multiple paragraphs. We'll output:
About the role
The basic functions of the Estimator are to: plan, design, determine cost, and document estimates of potential jobs to be bid so that each project or job that is bid and won, can be executed as planned, will produce the desired goal for the client and the desired profit for the Company.
Collaboration: Live out the Powerful Electrics Mission, Vision, Guiding Principles and Core Values:
Mission: Powerfull Electric Inc. is an electrical contracting company dedicated to providing luxury residential homeowners with revolutionary technologically advanced electrical systems. We provide white glove service, unmatched quality and custom craftsmanship for our clients both during construction and the lifespan of your estate. Our employees are our backbone and they are the technical experts in all aspects of design, development, planning, executing and administration of all your electrical needs. We are POWERFULL ELECTRIC!
Vision: We are the number one luxury residence electrical contractor and service provider. Our goal is to build an electrical system that fits your every need and want. For our clients nothing is impossible, our expert staff relentlessly pursues new technology and techniques to build a custom electrical system that is specifically for you, your lifestyle and your life.
Guiding Principles: PassionInnovationConsistency
Core Values: QualityIntegrityTeamworkSafety
Expectations: The use of analytical and observational skills which demonstrate abilities to: interact with vendors/suppliers, clients, co-workers, and supervisors, follow company policy, and complete valid estimations with in tight time constraints, sometimes stressful situations, accurately, and in a timely manner. Oversee work progress, complete logs, and update supervisors about challenges.Write up technical reports, subcontracts, purchase orders, project updates, and proposals.Interpret plans and construction materials to propose and double-check estimates.Identify and resolve deviations from the proposal, including scope and specifications.
But we need to avoid duplication; we already have mission etc. Might be okay. Responsibilities: list duties. We need to extract duties from DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES section. Let's list them: - As directed by the Chief Estimator, solicit and accept invitations from clients to bid projects. - Be available to complete any estimating task, as and when needed. - Continually review all materials and labor costs that to be used in estimations. - Adhere to all established estimating standards and procedures to protect the interests of the Company and seek out opportunities to improve methods, processes, procedures, and suppliers to best benefit the company. - As and when requested, train new employees. - Submit work or activity reports according to Company policy. - As and when requested by Project Managers, review estimated material, supplies, and labor cost. - Maintain good, business-like relations with other trades, vendors/suppliers, and clients. - Complete all Employee Performance Evaluations for positions reporting to this position in accordance within company policy and in an accurate and timely manner. - Ensure that all records relating to and flowing through the estimating function, are filed properly and easily accessible only by authorized personnel. - Protect confidential company data, programs, and information and restrict access only to company employees duly authorized by the president. - Perform all other tasks, within job requirements, as assigned by the President. - Perform Take-off from the plans - Send out quote requests to our lighting and switchgear vendors. - Contact suppliers or purchasing department to obtain bids on material needed for each job and estimate total material cost for each new job. - Set up job manpower for the project and give make up labor, material and quotes - Once input in made IntelliBid ConEst, estimate is entered in QuickBooks and or Aptora - After Estimate is written, print out estimate and all quotes and review with the Senior Estimator, or the President, as directed by the Senior Estimator. - Upon approval of the President, ensure that an email bid is sent to the client/contractor and a summary spreadsheet is created. - Ensure that bids made from your estimate are tracked to make the estimate was received. - Respond to daily emails - Be available to complete any estimating task, as and when needed. (duplicate) - Continually review all materials and labor costs used in estimating bids. - Create and save estimates to server - Adhere to all established estimating standards and procedures to protect the interests of the Company and seek out opportunities to improve methods, processes, procedures, and suppliers to best benefit the company. (duplicate) - Submit work or activity reports according to Company policy. (duplicate) - As and when requested by any field supervisor, review estimated material, supplies, and labor cost. - Maintain good, business-like relations with other trades, suppliers, contractors and clients. - Protect and hold confidential company estimating data, programs, and information and only allow access by company employees duly authorized by the President. We need to deduplicate. Keep unique items. Let's create a set of unique duties: 1. As directed by the Chief Estimator, solicit and accept invitations from clients to bid projects. 2. Be available to complete any estimating task, as and when needed. 3. Continually review all materials and labor costs that to be used in estimations. 4. Adhere to all established estimating standards and procedures to protect the interests of the Company and seek out opportunities to improve methods, processes, procedures, and suppliers to best benefit the company. 5. As and when requested, train new employees. 6. Submit work or activity reports according to Company policy. 7. As and when requested by Project Managers, review estimated material, supplies, and labor cost. 8. Maintain good, business-like relations with other trades, vendors/suppliers, and clients. 9. Complete all Employee Performance Evaluations for positions reporting to this position in accordance within company policy and in an accurate and timely manner. 10. Ensure that all records relating to and flowing through the estimating function, are filed properly and easily accessible only by authorized personnel. 11. Protect confidential company data, programs, and information and restrict access only to company employees duly authorized by the president. 12. Perform all other tasks, within job requirements, as assigned by the President. 13. Perform Take-off from the plans 14. Send out quote requests to our lighting and switchgear vendors. 15. Contact suppliers or purchasing department to obtain bids on material needed for each job and estimate total material cost for each new job. 16. Set up job manpower for the project and give make up labor, material and quotes 17. Once input in made IntelliBid ConEst, estimate is entered in QuickBooks and or Aptora 18. After Estimate is written, print out estimate and all quotes and review with the Senior Estimator, or the President, as directed by the Senior Estimator. 19. Upon approval of the President, ensure that an email bid is sent to the client/contractor and a summary spreadsheet is created. 20. Ensure that bids made from your estimate are tracked to make the estimate was received. 21. Respond to daily emails 22. Create and save estimates to server 23. As and when requested by any field supervisor, review estimated material, supplies, and labor cost. 24. Maintain good, business-like relations with other trades, suppliers, contractors and clients. 25. Protect and hold confidential company estimating data, programs, and information and only allow access by company employees duly authorized by the President. Note some duplicates like maintain good relations with vendors/suppliers/clients vs other trades etc. We'll keep both as they are slightly different. Now Requirements section: include Education Required, Experience Minimum, Working Conditions, Physical Requirements maybe. We could split: Requirements (education & experience) and Skills (knowledge & skills). But we have also Working Conditions and Physical Requirements; could be part of Requirements. Let's decide
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