What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Estimator (Electrical Contractor) position at EMCOR?
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. With over 50 years of expertise in data center infrastructure, healthcare, substation, financial infrastructure, structured cabling and electrical system design-build, installations and maintenance.
Title : Senior Estimator (Electrical)
Location : Edison, NJ
Summary : Forest Electric NJ seeks a Senior Electrical Estimator with experience in electrical power and lighting systems, medium voltage substation and distribution, pharmaceuticals, hospitals and / or data centers to assist the company in its Edison, NJ location in meeting its goals and objectives. They may also assist project management as it relates to certain projects and will partner with other employees.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities :
Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- The Senior Electrical Estimator is responsible for producing estimates and proposals for electrical power and lighting systems
- Provide knowledge and expertise in estimating electrical systems
- Take an active part in preparing quantity take-offs
- Prepare detailed estimates including assigning material and labor values to take-offs
- Acquire vendor pricing on specialty materials, equipment and systems
- Assist in the lead estimate review; periodically follow-up with personnel to review cost trends, forecast (or bids) versus the final estimate
- Evaluate and assist with subcontractor and vendor scope and pricing review
- Take an active role in the preparation, review and recommendation of contract scope changes and field related change orders
- Actively participate and coordinate in project kick-off and turn-over meetings
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be occasionally required to commute to field locations
- Regular, predictable and reliable onsite attendance is an essential function of the job
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Position Requirements
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.
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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