Lead Electrical Estimator

Responsibilities

Estimation

• Responsible and accountable for full implementation of the estimation process, documents, meetings, as per the process requirements
• Handles complex project estimate assignments
• Provides upper management with analysis data from estimating software
• Monitors sales team bid logs as well as maintaining estimation bid log information
• Oversees bid information is maintained in its proper file locations, creates estimation folders and files
• Lead, coach, evaluate and mentor the estimation team
• Interface with the Project Management and Project Controls to update the estimation system costs and defaults, participates in meetings to analyze project performance and update the estimating system accordingly.
• Reviews plans, specifications, drawings with sales team to get all the required information for developing estimates
• Review plans, specifications, drawings to determine the cost of the project
• Analyze time, material, and manpower requirements for each project
• Perform takeoffs and develop an estimate of cost to perform the work according to the specifications
• Provide Sales with a detailed cost estimate, corresponding proposal letter and bid summary documents as required
• Interface with vendors and subcontractors to determine the cost of the outsourced services and supplies, and acquire the best pricing
• Exercise significant independent discretion in developing project estimates and applying “markup” and “labor factors”, in association with the Project Management team.
• Attend pre-bid “Walk through” meetings as required
• Analyze special safety and code requirements on all projects and use that information to build more accurate estimates
• Other duties as assigned by Project Director

Reporting

• Attend the estimation group meetings and present to management the status of current bids and estimates
• Maintain and update the estimation log and other company documents with up to date and accurate information
• Provide accurate and timely ad-hoc reports and information as required by the Project Director
• Implement all other operations policies and directives as defined by the Project Director and VP of Operations

Technical skills & attributes required:

• Self-motivated, works well independently and possess strong communication and computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, Conest Software Systems and Sure Count Take off software, or similar Professional Electrical Estimating Software)
• Conduct bid reviews for each project to establish consistency, quality, and timeliness among the team as it pertains to estimates.
• Preparation of project bids, gathering proposals, blueprints, specifications, and related documents.
• Identifies labor, material, and time requirements by studying proposals, blueprints, and related documents.
• Computes costs by performing take-off, analyzing labor, material, and time requirements.
• Request material and equipment quotes from vendors and equipment suppliers.
• Identify and mitigate areas of risk for each project type.
• Perform cost analysis and manage all data analytics for the preconstruction department.
• Communicate, educate, and reinforce all company standards to estimate plans and specifications and design assist/build work.

COMPETENCIES/QUALIFICATIONS

• Academic degree:  Preferred
• Years of work experience:  8
• Skills required:

• Self-motivated, works well independently and possess strong communication and computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, Conest Software Systems and Sure Count Take off software, or similar Professional Electrical Estimating Software)

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