Chief Estimator (Electrical Contractor)

Job Title:                    Chief Estimator

 About Us:  Forest Electric NJ is a subsidiary of EMCOR Group.  We are proud of our position as one of New Jersey’s leading single-source electrical construction and telecommunications services suppliers.  We have over 50 years of expertise in data center infrastructure, healthcare, substation, financial infrastructure, structured cabling, electrical system design-build, installation and maintenance. 

Job Summary:   Forest Electric NJ seeks an experienced Chief Electrical Estimator for its Edison, NJ location. The position is responsible for producing estimates  and proposals for electrical power, lighting, and low voltage electrical systems. Candidates must have experience with medium voltage substation and distribution, preferably with pharmaceuticals, hospitals and/or data centers.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Prepare detailed estimates and proposals including assigning material and labor values to take-offs for electrical power, lighting, and low voltage electrical systems.
• Acquire vendor pricing on specialty materials, equipment, and systems.
• Lead estimate review; periodically follow-up with personnel to review cost trends, forecast (or bids) versus the final estimate.
• Ensure estimate compliance with contract documents, plans and specifications, electrical codes, and company standards.
• Direct, coach and motivate a team of electrical estimators and support staff to ensure accountability and productivity.
• Negotiate and review bids to sub-contractors, vendors and suppliers, reviews scopes of work and analyze costs as bids are received.
• Take an active role in the preparation, review and recommendation of contract scope changes and field related change orders.
• Interface with customers and clients as it relates to the quality and timeliness of services, and maintain strong relationships and industry contacts.
• Assist with sales growth and business development.
• Assist in presentation preparation, and actively participate in project kick-off and turn-over meetings.
• Assist project management as it relates to certain projects and will partner with other employees.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be occasionally required to commute to field locations.
• Regular, predictable and reliable on-site attendance is an essential function of the job.

Qualifications:

• Ten (10) plus years experience in estimating commercial electrical construction projects.
• Demonstrated experience in electrical power and lighting, medium voltage substation and distribution, preferably with pharmaceuticals, hospitals and/or data centers.
• Must demonstrate ability to effectively organize and manage multiple projects, and work with minimal supervision.
• Experience in hard-bid contract work as well as conceptual estimating.
• Working knowledge of ConEst estimating software is preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Proven communication and interpersonal skills.

 Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The employee should expect to sit for long periods in front of a computer.
• Ability to regularly and consistently use a keyboard and mouse.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to occasionally commute to construction site locations and navigate around construction site locations.

 Work Environment

While visiting job site locations, the employee may be required to work outdoors, be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical and electrical parts; high, precarious places; dust, fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions, extended exposure to sunlight; cold and heat; risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

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As a leading provider of mechanical and electrical construction, facilities services, and energy infrastructure, we offer employees a competitive salary and benefits package and we are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success.  Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.

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