Senior Electrical Estimator
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The Senior Electrical Estimator completes advanced electrical estimating duties and may supervise a team on assigned estimates. The role develops estimates from takeoff through bid handoff, conducts site inspections, analyzes project requirements, prepares and submits bids, and coordinates with engineers, customers, vendors, and project managers. Travel to sites is required. The posting lists a bachelor's degree in construction management or engineering, or related technical training, and 10+ years of electrical construction experience.
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Senior Electrical Estimator Direct Hire Travel to sites required Full Company Paid Medical, Dental, and Vision, 401(k) + 5% match, Paid Holidays / PTO etc. Job Description Complete advanced electrical estimating duties with periodic team supervision on a per-estimate basis as assigned by the Estimating Manager. 1. Manage direct reports on a specific, assigned project 2. Develops cost estimates from take-off stage to bid hand-off 3. Performs site inspections to fully determine the labor and materials needs 4. Analyzes material, labor requirements, and general conditions to complete a project 5. Attends pre-bid and scope review meetings 6. Responsible for leading and directing the flow of information for bid reviews 7. Computes and submits bids 8. Interprets the specifications and blueprints to determine design intent 9. Coordinates with engineers, customers, vendors, and Project Managers 10. Manages quotation process with vendors 11. Determines equipment needs 12. Capable of producing ROM and budgetary estimates 13. Maintains up-to-date information in Opportunity Tracker 14. Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor Requirements 1. Bachelors in Construction Management or Engineering or Technical Training in related field. 2. 10+ years electrical construction experience 3. 5+ years electrical estimating experience, preferred Knowledge of 1. NEC and Low Voltage Systems 2. Estimating software. Accubid Enterprise preferred 3. Read and evaluate specifications and blueprints 4. Perform computer-based take-offs 5. Complete estimates using technology, e.g., Bluebeam, LiveCount, BIM models 6. Adhere to department standards 7. Assess and quantify risks based on opportunity type 8. Estimate projects from $100k to $100M+ 9. Collaborate on complex estimates with estimating team members 10. Communicate effectively with customers and internal stakeholders 11. Maintain composure under deadlines and external pressure 12. Analyze risks involved with certain project types 13. Confidently discuss and develop budgets based on estimated opportunities 14. Prioritize multiple bid jobs 15. Effectively supervise as directed 16. Comfortable working within a transparent work environment 17. Strong computer skills
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