What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electrical Estimator position at Liberty Electric Inc?
Position Overview: This position is responsible for providing full estimating and proposal preparation for all types of construction, including both new construction and maintenance, for projects up to $25M in value. Estimates will cover all types of contracts that include Electrical work and special systems.
Job Duties:
- Coordinate attendance to bid meetings and walk throughs at various client locations to determine project scope, complexities, accessibilities, and required content of proposal.
- Review instructions and proposal specifications, the ability to read and interpret plans and specifications, Electrical drawings, as well as all other technical data necessary to provide a complete proposal for the customer.
- Review and incorporate historical data from subcontracts, previous proposals, job reports, etc. into unit and man hour figures for cost estimates.
- Prepare full-scope estimates on small, medium, and large-scale projects, in a timely and accurate manner.
- Provide a project/estimate turnover and technical support for projects as needed to ensure effective project implementation.
- Coordinate with Job Foreman to implement Change Orders for assigned projects and provide additional estimates if necessary.
- Ensure all documentation is maintained to support estimate figures.
- Work with Project Managers, Job Foreman, and other management staff, as needed, in the preparation and final evaluation of bids.
- Secure best possible material and subcontracting costs by evaluating multiple quotes and proposals.
- Perform additional responsibilities as required or assigned by management.
- Tracking of RFP submissions from receipt to submission to client feedback
- Assist project managers and job foreman with various estimates, RFP and change order responses.
- Constantly evaluate the proposal and RFP response process to look for efficiencies and improvements that can be implemented.
- Provide accurate cost estimates in ensuring successful completion of construction projects.
Skills/Qualifications:
- Cost estimating and cost control helpful.
- Knowledge of estimating techniques, engineering disciplines, and cost control techniques.
- Ability to estimate all types and sizes of projects.
- Ability to prepare complex proposals with minimal supervision.
- Strong communication skills, both written and oral, and good organizational skills.
- Experience with Accubid or similar estimating software.
- Experience with BlueBeam helpful
- Proficient with all Microsoft Office products.
- Ability to work on estimates for multiple projects at one time.
- Must be able to manage occasional heavy workloads and quick turnaround times on estimates.
- Periodic travel to job sites may be required.
- Completion of OSHA or equivalent safety training.
- Driver s license with a clean driving record.
Benefits:
- Health Insurance- 100% of the Employee and family
- Health Savings Account (HSA) optional enrollment
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) optional enrollment
- Long Term Disability - 100% paid by employer
- Paid Time Off after waiting period
- 401k after 1000 hours company match of 50% up to 15% of gross wages
- Employee paid Dental, Vision and Short Term Disability
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $30.00 - $35.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Work Location: In person
Salary : $30 - $35