Sr. Estimator

Job Summary

Sr. Electrical Estimator will be responsible for estimating projects, labor and materials cost, and communicating financial cost and project timelines based on specifications/drawings/narratives. Sr. Electrical Estimator must have keen attention to detail, organizational skills, and be able to work in a team environment. This role reports to the CFO/COO.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop accurate cost estimates for electrical installation ranging in size from small projects to $40M+
• Experience in Budgets from narratives.
• Experience in Pharma, manufacturing, healthcare, industrial and other non-commercial projects.
• Develop Invitations to Bid and Bill of Materials for estimates.
• Identify labor, materials, and time requirements by studying proposals, blueprint, specifications, and related documents.
• Determine and price value-engineered items from plans and specifications.
• Provide leadership with project red-flags and specific constraints for review and consideration before bid submission.
• Perform budget pricing from schematic or DD drawings and/or narratives.
• Draft proposal letters for customers
• Attend job walks, pre-bid meetings, and conferences with clients.
• Maintain clear and concise bid notes and documentation. Update bid with RFI responses and addendums issued by the client.
• Review subcontractor and vendor quotes to verify needs of the project.
• Include proposed project management in bid strategy and pricing.
• Review bids with senior leadership and owners for input prior to bid submission.
• Conduct project turnover meeting (page turn) with project manager and superintendent(s) for awarded jobs.

Minimum Requirements

• 5 Years of Field install experience is preferred but not required.
• A minimum of 7-10 years of electrical estimating experience on projects in excess of $10M
• Extensive working knowledge of Accubid estimating software. Experience with Live Count preferred.
• Experience with Microsoft Office programs such as word, excel, and PowerPoint.
• Experience with Bluebeam is preferred.
• A high school diploma or GED is required, but a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or similar studies is preferred.
• Be able to work in a calm and organized manner within project deadlines.
• Travel as necessary to attend job walks, pre-bid meetings and client conferences.

Classification

Exempt

Employment Status

Full Time

Workplace type

Remote

Relocation Assistance

No