DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Be available to complete any estimating task, as and when needed.

· Log all appointments in Service Titan with Estimate notes and create any required tasks in the task manager in Service Titan.

· Creation and review of requests for estimate evaluations.

· Maintenance of bid estimates to ensure they are completed, reviewed, and updated in Service Titan.

· Review of all completed estimates prior to completion

· Maintain and Brief the Service Manager on the estimation pipeline and offer any suggestions for improvement.

· Follow Up with clients, and document notes and visits in Service Titan.

· Cultivate relationships with GCs, Clients, and vendors.

· Continually review all materials and labor costs that are to be used in estimations.

· Adhere to all established estimating standards and procedures to protect the interests of the Company.

· As and when requested, train new employees.

· Submit work or activity reports according to Company policy.

· Maintain good, business-like relations with other trades, vendors/suppliers, and clients.

· Ensure that all records relating to and flowing through the estimating function, are filed properly and easily accessible only by authorized personnel.

· Protect confidential company data, programs, and information and restrict access only to company employees duly authorized by the president.

· Perform all other tasks, within job requirements, as assigned by the Service Manager.

· Perform Take-off from plans and or construction documents

· Send out quote requests to our lighting and switchgear vendors.

· Contact suppliers or the purchasing department to obtain bids on material needed for each job and estimate the total material cost for each new job.

· Ensure that bids made from your estimate are tracked to make sure the estimate was received.

· Respond to daily emails

· Continually review all materials and labor costs used in estimating bids.

· Submit work or activity reports according to Company policy.

· Job site visits, job walks

· Continue to build knowledge and education Maintain neat, concise, legible estimates.

· Oversee work progress, complete logs, and update supervisors about challenges.

· Write up technical reports, subcontracts, project updates, and proposals.

· Interpret plans and construction materials to propose and double-check estimates.

· Identify and resolve deviations from the proposal, including scope and specifications.

Provide estimates in a timely manner on time and in the allotted promised schedule

Expectations: The use of analytical and observational skills that demonstrate abilities to: interact with vendors/suppliers, clients, co-workers, and supervisors, follow company policy, and complete valid estimations within tight time constraints, sometimes stressful situations, accurately, and in a timely manner.

Knowledge & Skills:

· Electrical Estimating; fundamentals of estimating, speed along with accuracy

· Design Build experience

· Knowledge & understanding of lighting, power, HVAC, distribution etc.

· Excellent quantitative and analytical skills.

· Advanced understanding of the electrical industry.

· Progressive & timely approach to problem-solving.

· Ability to read & interpret plans/blueprints, as builds, SK drawings etc.

· Excellent written and oral communication skills.

· High level of computer skills; ability to create Excel spreadsheets, full proficiency with Microsoft Office software, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, ConEst Intel ibid

· Above average organizational skills

Education:

· High school or equivalent. Trade school or Junior College (AA) degree, or completion of an electrician training program

Experience:

· Minimum: 2 years in an electrical construction setting as an electrician, estimator or management

· Preferred: Five years or more in the electrical construction or general construction industry, which should include at least three years of estimating experience.