What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Electrical Estimator position at MittGroup?

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 :

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