Senior Estimator (Electrical/ Mechanical)

Job Summary

Our client is seeking five Senior Electrical and Mechanical Estimators who will be based in one of the following office locations: Evansville, Indiana, Janesville, Wisconsin, Louisville, Kentucky, Buffalo, New York, and Paducah, Kentucky.

Key Requirements

• 3-25+ years construction estimating experience in automotive, data center, or heavy industry sectors.
• A bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university or trade craft certification preferred, or equivalent experience.
• Solid understanding of electrical and mechanical drawings, and ability to interpret schematics.
• Familiarity with industry practices, electrical trade scope, and Bid Depository regulations.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel) and knowledgeable in Accubid Estimating Software.
• Ability to build relationships and work effectively within a team.
• Strong organizational skills, capable of handling multiple competing priorities and timelines.
• 3-7+ years experience estimating single trade jobs > $3M.
• 7+ years experience estimating multi-trade jobs > $10M.
• 10+ years experience estimating multi-trade jobs > $200M.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce accurate and timely, full-cost project estimates, including materials and labor.
• Maintain a comprehensive list of suppliers, contractors, and subcontractors, and analyze blueprints, specifications, and proposals to generate accurate and profitable electrical estimates plus per job.
• Prepare requests for quotations, secure competitive pricing from suppliers and subcontractors, and draft proposals while meeting specialist requirements, as necessary.
• Prepare electrical and/or mechanical cost estimates for diverse projects, including conceptual, design-build, and general tender work, regardless of size or complexity.
• Independently calculate materials, labor, and equipment costs based on proposals, plans, and specifications, including project closings.
• Review specific and detailed data to determine material and labor requirements.
• Compute cost factors for management purposes, such as planning, organizing, scheduling work, bidding, vendor selection, subcontracting, and cost-effectiveness analysis.
• Draft requests for quotations (RFQ's) to secure competitive pricing from suppliers and subcontractors.
• Collaborate with project teams to garner support and commitment for cost estimates.
• Use estimating software such as Accubid for precise cost calculations.
• Analyze current practices and pricing to identify cost-saving opportunities and process enhancements and recommend process improvements.
• Collaborate with other estimators and the Director, estimating to establish project indirect costs and overheads for each estimate.
• Mentor and support junior estimators, assisting with quantity take-offs and quotations.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to achieve company objectives.