Force Electrical Services is seeking a Transmission Project Estimator to join our team. The Project Estimator is an integral part of the electrical construction process and ensures competitiveness, profitability, and growth while maintaining and growing relationships with internal and external customers and clients. The Estimator is responsible for preparing complete cost estimates as well as responses to Requests for Proposals (RFO's) for large transmission and substation construction projects.
Essential Functions
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Prepare complete labor and material cost estimates
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Outline and prepare responses to RFP's and RFQ's
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Follow company Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's) for Estimating
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Develop strategies for being awarded projects
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Help maintain and develop estimating database
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Develop relationships with clients
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Assist other members of the Estimating team with cost estimates and bid package preparation
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Review and evaluate Estimating staff performance
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Act as a first point of contact for members of the Estimating team
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Coordinate with Project Management
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Maintain bid log and report to corporate
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Prepare bills of material and other information for use by Purchasing
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Attend on-site pre-bid meetings and perform job site visits. This involves travel that can require overnight stays
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Determine constructability requirements via field walk-downs with customer, subcontractor, and construction personnel
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Compare various project documents for accuracy and consistency as well as data entry
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Perform field take-offs/evaluations for estimate preparation
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Participate in estimate review process with internal and external stake holders
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Assist construction personnel throughout the project lifecycle in tracking and understanding of cost estimates
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Prepare and submit change orders
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Follow-up at the end of projects to close any loops in the estimating process to include invoicing and cost tracking
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May manage Estimating and BIM departments
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Other duties as assigned
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Regular and predictable attendance
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Understand and comply with the Company's Code of Business Conduct and Ethics Policy and other industry-specific professional and ethical standards, if applicable
Qualifications
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Minimum 10 years of electrical construction estimating experience
Preferred Education
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Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management or similar field; combination of relevant education and experience considered in lieu of degree
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
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Proven ability to read and understand civil, architectural, structural, mechanical, etc. plans and specifications to include blueprints, proposals and other relevant documents
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Working knowledge of electrical materials and methods of installation
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Proficient with Microsoft Office applications
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Excellent analytical, organizational, verbal, written, and communication skills
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Team player mentality
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Self-driven with the ability to stay on-task for extended periods of time while working independently
Compensation & Benefits
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Salary
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Commensurate with experience, paid weekly.
- Comprehensive benefits package - Medical, Dental Vision and Life Insurance
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Generous 401(k) Plan with 100% match up to 4%.
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Company-paid short and long-term disability.
Position may be subject to pre-employment screening, which may include background check and drug testing.
Force Electrical Services and our subsidiaries are proud to be Equal Opportunity Employers. We promote diversity of thought, culture, and background, which connects our family of brands. We are committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals and in which personnel processes are merit-based and applied without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, military service status, or other protected characteristics. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
