Senior Estimator (Electrical Construction)

About the role

Morley Moss, Inc. is currently seeking an experienced Senior Estimator in the Dallas-Fort Worth, TX area. The position is part of the PreConstruction and Estimating department.

Responsibilities

• Collect historical cost data to estimate costs for current or future projects.
• Consult with clients, vendors, personnel in other departments, or construction foremen to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues.
• Prepare estimates used by management for planning, organizing, and scheduling work.
• Analyze blueprints and other documentation to prepare time, cost, materials, and labor estimates.
• Confer with engineers, architects, owners, contractors, and subcontractors on changes and adjustments to cost estimates.
• Review contract and bid documents; review and understand scope for project turnover.
• Attend walk-throughs, pre-bid and scope clarification meetings.
• Quantitative take-off and computer entry.
• Prepare scope letters and proposals.
• Maintain relationships with customers, General Contractors, vendors and subcontractors.
• Absorb and escalate critical and/or sensitive issues to the Vice President of Preconstruction with recommendation for resolution.
• Comply with all Company operating policies, procedures, and safety programs as established.
• Perform additional assignments as required by the needs of the company or as directed by executives.

Qualifications

• 5+ years related experience in the construction industry.
• High School diploma or GED required.
• Knowledge of the construction industry and contract documentation.
• Familiarity with federal, state, and city regulations and guidelines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Familiarity with Accubid, Onscreen/Live Count, and other electrical, technical, or construction programs.

Required Attributes

• Integrity, honesty, professionalism, and commitment to company values.
• Self-motivation and efficient work in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent organizational, communication, strategic, technical, analytical, problem-solving, and multi-tasking skills.
• High standards of quality with attention to detail.
• Ability to manage and supervise personnel.
• Positive working relationships with multiple levels of employees, management, suppliers, and customers.
• Effective communication in English, cooperation, and collaboration with various stakeholders.

Physical Demands

• Sit for long periods.
• Use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
• Reach with hands and arms.
• Climb or balance.
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Lift and/or move up to twenty-five (25) pounds.

Work Environment

• Sit for long periods.
• See, talk, and hear.
• Use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
• Navigate around job site locations.
• Work outdoors, exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical and electrical parts; high, precarious places; dust, fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions, extended exposure to sunlight; cold and heat; risk of electrical shock and vibration.
• Work in a moderate to loud noise environment.

Benefits

We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plans
• Employee assistance programs
• Professional development opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled Affirmative Action Policy.