Electrical - Chief Estimator

Hypower has an opportunity for a Chief Estimator to join our team!  The salary range is $160,000 - $190,000 per year, depending on qualifications and experience. 

The Chief Estimator leads the estimating department for the Electrical Group.  Responsible for planning, coordinating, and supervising all personnel in the department while ensuring adherence to best practices and procedures.  Review all estimates for accuracy in takeoffs and proposals.  Focused on producing accurate electrical construction cost estimates, offering expertise, raising concerns and considerations to improve the installation and performance of facility systems, and supporting our project planning goals.  Develop and maintain excellent relationships with our customers who handle the day-to-day estimating for their companies. 

Department Management:

• Oversee staffing, conduct wage reviews, and assign tasks to ensure department efficiency.
• Implement performance evaluation processes and maintain department records, including bid results and archives.

Project Management:

• Assign estimators to incoming projects and manage workloads.
• Coordinate with project management and purchasing teams during job turnovers.

Estimating Procedures and Database Maintenance:

• Implement and uphold corporate estimating standards using designated software and databases.
• Regularly update and maintain the estimating database to ensure current information and accuracy.

Bid Strategy and Execution:

• Collaborate with executives and business development teams to select suitable projects and develop bidding strategies.
• Lead business development meetings to outline upcoming opportunities and discuss contractor relationships and bid schedules.

Estimate Review and Compliance:

• Ensure all final estimate packages are complete and accurate before submission.
• Evaluate code compliance and suggest cost-saving alternatives to improve customer value.

Proposal Management:

• Review and plan scope/proposal letters for projects, ensuring alignment with bid strategies.
• Follow up on proposals to secure the company’s position as a preferred contractor, emphasizing capability and cost-effectiveness.

Cost Tracking and Analysis:

• Maintain a comprehensive database of historical pricing and cost information for future project assessments.
• Continuously track and update estimating data for accuracy and relevance in budgeting.

Personnel Development:

• Evaluate department personnel to identify training needs and set performance goals.
• Lead initiatives for staff development and maintain a collaborative team environment.

Client Relationships:

• Develop and sustain strong relationships with clients, focusing on understanding their day-to-day estimating needs.
• Engage in continuous interaction to ensure client satisfaction and retention.

Compliance and Prequalification Coordination:

• Ensure adherence to industry best practices and company procedures across all estimating activities.
• Work with the Marketing Manager to manage all prequalification requirements, maintaining the company’s market competitiveness.

Benefits:

• National health and dental plans.
• Paid vacations and holidays.
• Life Insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability plans.
• 401(K) retirement plan.
• Incentive and recognition programs.

Hypower’s track record and capabilities have grown tremendously in the past two decades, but at heart, we’re still a family-owned firm that respects, supports, and cares about each employee and their career development. If you pride yourself on delivering best-in-class performance and enjoy working in a collaborative, positive-thinking atmosphere, you’ll find your opportunities are unlimited at Hypower.

Hypower LLC, Electrical and Utility Contractor.

Hypower Named an SFBJ 2020 Best Places to Work Honoree!

Widely recognized for its industry excellence, Hypower is currently ranked as a TOP 20 Electrical Contractors in the nation by Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC). This national U.S. trade association also placed the company on its 2022 Top 200 Performers list. Hypower consistently maintains an extraordinary emphasis on safety from an employee, job site, and public safety perspective. As a result, Hypower has been honored with ABC STEP Platinum Awards for Safety Training consecutively since 2013.
Hypower was selected as a 2017 Business of The Year and a 2020 Best Places to Work by the South Florida Business Journal. The company has won over 20 Excellence in Construction Eagle Awards presented by ABC, Florida East Coast Chapter, and has been named an Accredited Quality Contractor for the last six years. Hypower has also won the prestigious Specialty Contractor Project of the Year award in 2018 and 2020. Hypower’s President Bernard Paul-Hus was honored with the 2020 South Florida Ultimate CEO Award by the South Florida Business Journal.

Hypower LLC., IS A DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE.  Hypower, LLC. is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer that values diversity and inclusiveness in the workplace. Women, Minorities, Individuals with Disabilities, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.