Electrical Estimator
Objective:
Create and manage a bid board. Maintain an estimate log and track the status of quotes. Needs to have a strong personality to build/maintain relationships. Must have a strong understanding of electrical systems. Very computer proficient. Experience in estimating software is a must – prefer someone with a background in Accubid. Must also have a general sense of project management.
Responsibilities:
- Supports the overall estimating effort by working closely with other Estimators while supporting the Senior Estimator and Company efforts.
- Performs accurate material area and volume take-offs, securing pricing for all divisions, subcontractor coordination, evaluation of resources, for bid/ proposal preparation.
- Development of take-offs and models in software.
- Leadership through example, sharing knowledge, skill, and professional experience.
- Analyzes, prepares, and reviews bids and proposals for all scopes of work.
- Assist with the review of all correspondence required during Preconstruction phase of project including but not limited to: Plans, Specifications, Bid Forms, RFI's, Clarifications and Addenda.
- Review plans and specifications for general compliance and standard industry practices for utility and water/wastewater treatment plant projects.
- Supports a highly organized work environment and manage multiple projects with various bid dates simultaneously.
- Reviews labor, material, and time requirements, including historical and planned production rates for crews and equipment.
- Solicits and gathers proposals, blueprints, specifications, and related bid documents.
- Assembles and coordinates RFP/ RQP submission packages.
- Reviews project scope and costs using in-house and external labor, equipment, material, and time.
- Resolves discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information.
- Prepares special reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
- Complies and maintains an electronic directory of suppliers, contractors and subcontractors.
- Maintains cost data base.
- Maintains Owner, Engineer, and Trade Contractor database.
- Bid package/ scope issuance and monitoring.
- Confer with trade contractors (Subcontractor and Vendors) on project scope, bid packages, and proposals to achieve competitive best value pricing.
- Build technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, completing in person and virtual training, and reviewing technical publications.
- Assist with post-bid and post-construction analysis for lessons learned, problems, and successes that were encountered.
- Contributes to team effort by accomplishing other duties.
- Attend pre bid meetings for sign-in and project understanding, as needed.
- Oversee bids and quotes for new jobs from his/her team
- Oversee Change Orders
- Attend Bid meetings
- Work Hand / Hand with Senior PM
- Make sure Data Base in pricing is updated when required
- Visit jobsite start up meeting if required
Required:
- Other software knowledge includes, bid solicitation and tracking, Bluebeam, AutoCAD, MS Suite, Project, and Accubid or EBM.
- Experience and knowledge of Electrical, and Industrial.
- Must have full working knowledge of plans, specifications, addenda, and material take-offs
- In field experience
- Must be able to proficiently complete complex estimating tasks for projects in various phases of design and construction
- Extensive knowledge performing constructability reviews and value engineering exercises
- Excellent communications skills
- Excellent planning and organizational skills
- Excellent problem-solving skills
- Strong negotiation skills
- Ability to accurately review and process detail-oriented information and projects
- Ability to conceptualize and organize project planning process
- Ability to successfully work with wide range of people
- Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables
The Statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and levels of work performed by employees, but are not a complete list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of F.S. Scarbrough Industrial, LLC
F.S. Scarbrough Industrial, LLC is committed to equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. As a proud Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE), we do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, religion, sex, sexual stereotyping, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, pregnancy (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), or any other protected characteristic
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $80,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Experience:
- Electric estimating: 2 years (Preferred)
- in field: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
