What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Estimator (Electrical/ Mechanical) position at MDA Edge?
Job Summary: Our client is seeking five Senior Electrical and Mechanical Estimators who will be based in one of the following office locations:
- Evansville, Indiana
- Janesville, Wisconsin
- Louisville, Kentucky
- Buffalo, New York
- Paducah, Kentucky
- 3-25 years construction estimating experience in automotive, data center, or heavy industry sectors.
- A bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university or trade craft certification preferred, or equivalent experience.
- Solid understanding of electrical and mechanical drawings, and ability to interpret schematics.
- Familiarity with industry practices, electrical trade scope, and Bid Depository regulations.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel) and knowledgeable in Accubid Estimating Software.
- Ability to build relationships and work effectively within a team.
- Strong organizational skills, capable of handling multiple competing priorities and timelines.
- 3-7 years experience estimating single trade jobs >$3M.
- 7 years experience estimating multi-trade jobs >$10M
- 10 years experience estimating multi-trade jobs >$200M
- As a Senior Estimator, you will prepare electrical and/or mechanical cost estimates for diverse projects, including conceptual, design-build, and general tender work, regardless of size or complexity.
- Independently calculate materials, labor, and equipment costs based on proposals, plans, and specifications, including project closings.
- Review specific and detailed data to determine material and labor requirements.
- Compute cost factors for management purposes, such as planning, organizing, scheduling work, bidding, vendor selection, subcontracting, and cost-effectiveness analysis.
- Draft requests for quotations (RFQ's) to secure competitive pricing from suppliers and subcontractors.
- Collaborate with project teams to garner support and commitment for cost estimates.
- Use estimating software such as Accubid for precise cost calculations.
- Analyze current practices and pricing to identify cost-saving opportunities and process enhancements and recommend process improvements.
- Collaborate with other estimators and the Director, estimating to establish project indirect costs and overheads for each estimate.
- Mentor and support junior estimators, assisting with quantity take-offs and quotations.
- Perform additional duties as assigned to achieve company objectives.
Salary : $90,000 - $140,000
