Industrial Electrical Estimator

This position is responsible for working with the Estimating Group to provide complete proposal packages for client turnover. The individual filling this role will be responsible for estimating projects up to $10MM, depending on the complexity of the project and the amount of self-performance work.

• Estimate projects with size and scope of up to $10MM, depending on the complexity of the project.
• Utilize Estimating software to generate quantity takeoffs to compile complete electrical estimates.
• Create and submit proposals to customers based on estimate data, and effectively communicate scope and pricing with these customers.
• Work within a larger electrical estimating team and perform material takeoffs on projects up to $100MM.
• Attend pre-bid meetings.
• Read and understand all bid documents. These are to include all drawings, scope of work, contract documents and project specific specifications.
• Draft pre-estimate checklist & opportunity matrix based on information from the bid documents and pre-bid meeting. Ability to quickly establish ROM pricing for further evaluation of opportunities.
• Set up bid review meetings.
• Review Request for Information (RFIs) to address questions throughout the bid process.
• Assign labor, equipment, materials, and subcontractors to the task quantities.
• Support Work with subcontractors and vendors for pricing. Expectation of three quotations per trade or material.
• Understand project requirements and assign indirect costs.
• Capacity to break projects down to a granular level to establish the work breakdown structure that can be directly transferred to the project reporting/coding structure.
• Generate all submittals called for in the RFQ.
• Compile all exceptions & clarifications.
• Generate project schedule and resource loading reports.
• Lead bid review meetings and provide information, as necessary.
• If awarded, compile all bid information, and disseminate it into appropriate project folder files. Lead project turnover meetings, work with operations throughout the pre-con phase.
• Apply pragmatic analysis of overall project execution process to ensure estimate reflects the efficient execution of the project.
• Learn from estimating and operations teams, attend trainings, to continuously improve.

• Minimum of 2-5 years’ experience in electrical construction estimating
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must be 21 years of age or older to operate a company vehicle & have a Driver’s license with a clean driving record.

OR

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management / engineering or other relevant discipline with 5 years' experience in Industrial Construction
• Scheduling experience with MSP or P6.
• Excellent communication skills – both verbal and written
• Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite emphasis on Project Schedule and Xcel Tracking

• Direct experience in Commercial and Industrial construction.
• Accubid Estimating Software Experience preferred.