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Description
Compensation: $100,000.00 to $110,000.00
General Responsibilities
Maintain open communication lines with all working relationships
Follow up to ensure items for which the job is accountable are performed
Earn and maintain customer’s trust.
Uphold the core values of the organization.
Work well with others to accomplish the mission of the organization and of the job.
Assist CE with special projects and tasks as needed
Specific Responsibilities
Performs Conceptual Estimating
Begin to deal directly with General Contractor or Vendor as a company representative regarding the estimate
Understand the National Electric Code in order to review drawings for accuracy and completeness
General Understanding Of Requirements/standards Used For
Read and understand architect provided narratives using independent judgment and discretion to apply the narrative to complete drawings
Enter information into estimating system
Determine equipment cost in lieu of quotes based on independent judgment and experience with guidance from Preconstruction Manager
Write complete proposal and narrative describing conceptual layout developing a budget for the project based on incomplete information prior to project review with Preconstruction Manager
Perform pre-bid reviews with junior Estimators (preliminary review before Preconstruction Manager’s final review)
Develop skills in tracking all cost impacts and changes along with generating cost alternatives (value engineering)
Attend preconstruction job meetings with Preconstruction Manager representing the company to clients
Track all cost impacts of job prior to turnover to construction
Attend turnover meetings with Preconstruction Manager to explain estimate and budget to construction personnel for constructability
Performs hard bid estimates
Perform full take off by scraping plans, counting fixtures and electrical equipment and entering information into the estimating system
Send quotes out to vendors
Enter and price quoted from vendors into estimating system
Scope quotes, checking subcontractor quotes and bids for completeness and recommends
Explains deviations from drawings to General Contractor
Answers General Questions From The Contractor About Their Estimate
Other duties as may be assigned
Knowledge Of
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Common Building Standards/Practices
National Electric Code sufficient to assist in making decisions which impact the project
Electrical construction
Alternating Current theory
Skill In
Estimating
Electrical construction
Tracking project changes and cost impacts
Making independent decisions impacting the project and the organization as a whole
Adapting to new and changing requirements, environments, and/or information
Estimating resources needed to complete required tasks
Managing people.
Analyzing complex projects, breaking them down to their component levels
Use of communication software
Business writing
Effective written and oral communication sufficient to be able to elicit and communicate information and achieve understanding
Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with customers, vendors, consultants, management, and employees
Operating a computer
Microsoft Office Suite
Organizing work to accomplish tasks
Reading and writing
Multitasking
Managing multiple priorities
Problem solving to form independent solutions to complex problems
Tracking numbers and bits of data relevant to the work assignment
Requirements
High School Diploma or equivalent is required while a degree in related field and attendance or completion in the Electrical apprenticeship program is preferred. Three years of progressive experience in the electrical trade plus at least two complete years estimating experience is a plus. This particular experience may be supplemented by a construction management degree or a power engineering degree plus proficient estimating experience.
Benefits Of This Role
For questions regarding this role, please contact : recruiting@encoreelectric.com
To request an accommodation during the application process, please contact HR@EncoreElectric.com .
Encore Electric, Inc. is an EOE, including disability/vets.
Description
Compensation: $100,000.00 to $110,000.00
General Responsibilities
Maintain open communication lines with all working relationships
Follow up to ensure items for which the job is accountable are performed
Earn and maintain customer’s trust.
Uphold the core values of the organization.
Work well with others to accomplish the mission of the organization and of the job.
Assist CE with special projects and tasks as needed
Specific Responsibilities
Performs Conceptual Estimating
Begin to deal directly with General Contractor or Vendor as a company representative regarding the estimate
Understand the National Electric Code in order to review drawings for accuracy and completeness
General Understanding Of Requirements/standards Used For
- Office buildings
- Condos
- Hospitals
- Typical buildings constructed in the Denver market
Read and understand architect provided narratives using independent judgment and discretion to apply the narrative to complete drawings
Enter information into estimating system
Determine equipment cost in lieu of quotes based on independent judgment and experience with guidance from Preconstruction Manager
Write complete proposal and narrative describing conceptual layout developing a budget for the project based on incomplete information prior to project review with Preconstruction Manager
Perform pre-bid reviews with junior Estimators (preliminary review before Preconstruction Manager’s final review)
Develop skills in tracking all cost impacts and changes along with generating cost alternatives (value engineering)
Attend preconstruction job meetings with Preconstruction Manager representing the company to clients
Track all cost impacts of job prior to turnover to construction
Attend turnover meetings with Preconstruction Manager to explain estimate and budget to construction personnel for constructability
Performs hard bid estimates
Perform full take off by scraping plans, counting fixtures and electrical equipment and entering information into the estimating system
Send quotes out to vendors
Enter and price quoted from vendors into estimating system
Scope quotes, checking subcontractor quotes and bids for completeness and recommends
- Revisions where necessary
- Participates in vendor selection along with PCM
- Ensures the vendors priced a complete package and didn’t leave any holes in their quotes
- Come up with qualifications based off the drawings they scraped
Explains deviations from drawings to General Contractor
Answers General Questions From The Contractor About Their Estimate
Other duties as may be assigned
Knowledge Of
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Common Building Standards/Practices
National Electric Code sufficient to assist in making decisions which impact the project
Electrical construction
Alternating Current theory
Skill In
Estimating
Electrical construction
Tracking project changes and cost impacts
Making independent decisions impacting the project and the organization as a whole
Adapting to new and changing requirements, environments, and/or information
Estimating resources needed to complete required tasks
Managing people.
Analyzing complex projects, breaking them down to their component levels
Use of communication software
Business writing
Effective written and oral communication sufficient to be able to elicit and communicate information and achieve understanding
Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with customers, vendors, consultants, management, and employees
Operating a computer
Microsoft Office Suite
Organizing work to accomplish tasks
Reading and writing
Multitasking
Managing multiple priorities
Problem solving to form independent solutions to complex problems
Tracking numbers and bits of data relevant to the work assignment
Requirements
High School Diploma or equivalent is required while a degree in related field and attendance or completion in the Electrical apprenticeship program is preferred. Three years of progressive experience in the electrical trade plus at least two complete years estimating experience is a plus. This particular experience may be supplemented by a construction management degree or a power engineering degree plus proficient estimating experience.
Benefits Of This Role
- Encore Electric provides excellent benefits for our employees, including: medical, dental, and vision plans, disability, and life insurance, employee-matched 401(k), paid time off (PTO), an employee assistance program that includes counseling, legal, and financial advice.
- Encore also provides a generous employee referral program, and access to technical, safety, personal finance, and leadership training through Encore University, Encore’s in house training program.
- This position is eligible for cell phone allowances and the short-term incentive program.
For questions regarding this role, please contact : recruiting@encoreelectric.com
To request an accommodation during the application process, please contact HR@EncoreElectric.com .
Encore Electric, Inc. is an EOE, including disability/vets.
Salary : $100,000 - $110,000
