Sr. Estimator - Construction

SUMMARY

The position of Sr. Estimator has been established to enhance the profitability of the business by producing and assembling bids, budgets, and design build proposals that accurately reflect projects within Baker Electric's scope. The Sr. Estimator will build and maintain relationships with clients, mentor others, and problem solve some of the most complex estimating issues.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Manage, mentor estimators, training.
• Contributes to the personal growth of reports through pursuing continuing education courses and workshops and also by sharing past experiences/lessons learned.
• Annual Reviews
• Weekly one-on-ones with reports
• Work with ops to gather pricing information on budgeted line items in an estimate.
• Assist in the process of gathering actual cost (with Ops & Subcontractors) vs. estimated cost, maintaining project cost history, and updating accubid templates and internal budgeting tools as necessary, when relevant information is provided.
• Module hot-sheet pricing
• Work with ops to gather pricing information on budgeted line items in an estimate.
• Assist in the process of gathering actual cost vs. estimated cost, maintaining project cost history.
• Manage and maintain subcontractor database and subcontractor prequalification.
• Attend all bid-reviews
• Absorb budgets for all disciplines, vendors, and subcontractors.
• Create detailed crew and production cost estimates and review prices with estimating team.
• Attend project site pre-bid meetings, site tours, and post-bid interviews as required.
• Accurately assess and plan takeoff workload.
• Assist in the process of gathering actual cost vs. estimated cost, maintaining project cost history.
• Manage and maintain subcontractor database and subcontractor prequalification.
• Builds and maintains effective relationships with customers, design team, subcontractors, suppliers, vendors and user groups that reflect and support company core values and meets or exceeds the customer’s expectations.
• Absorb budgets for all disciplines, vendors, and subcontractors.
• Assist with business developments activities.
• Conduct special studies to develop and analyze new material and installation procedures and related cost data to determine the effect of possible cost reductions as directed by Chief Estimator.
• Perform other special projects as needed.

Experience, Education

• 5 – 10 years of experience as an Electrical Estimator
• Proven ability to successfully complete various estimates and budgets simultaneously
• Proven knowledge of electrical relevant to needs of the business group
• Overall understanding of construction business (operations, procurement / buy outs, risk management, etc.)
• Years of experience in role may vary by previous field experience in the electrical trade and/or Bachelor’s Degree in related field is a plus (Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, etc.)
• CPE “Certified Professional Electrical Estimator” a plus
• Proficiency in Bluebeam, Procore, MS Project, or other related Construction Management software
• Proficiency in Accubid or other related Construction Estimating software
• Exposure to mentoring or training new estimators

Benefits

At Baker, we are proud to be an employee-owned company. When you join, you will have the opportunity for a great career and the financial benefits of being an owner. Through our ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan), eligible employees can become part owners of the company. Instead of just receiving a paycheck, you will be given shares of the company's stock over time. As the company prospers, the value of these shares can increase, providing you with a potential wealth-building opportunity in addition to a competitive compensation package. The ESOP will enable you to share the company's success and growth. For more information regarding employee ownership at Baker Electric and its significant potential, click here: Employee Stock Ownership Program | Baker Electric (baker-electic.com)

Pay Transparency

The starting salary for this opportunity range is listed. Other rewards may include annual bonus eligibility based on company and individual performance, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards. Baker provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, an Employee-Owned Program (ESOP), paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO).

Acknowledgements

Baker Electric is an Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action Employer / Disability / Veteran. We thank all applicants in advance for their interest in this position; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. If you are selected for an interview, a Baker Recruiter will contact you directly from our organization with a @baker-electric.com email.