Project Estimator Construction

Job Title: Estimator

New River Electrical is seeking a skilled Estimator to collaborate with cross-functional teams and contribute to the company's success.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Review project plans and specifications, and confirm complete scope.
• Participate in customer pre-bid meetings and site visits to gain an understanding of project requirements and site challenges.
• Identify risk issues and their order of magnitude.
• Solicit subcontractor and/or supplier information and pricing.
• Meet estimating deadlines working independently.
• Perform detailed takeoffs of labor, materials, and equipment required for electrical construction projects.
• Manage flow of bid information between customers, contractors, vendors, subcontractors, and operations employees.
• Create and transmit scope letters and quotations.
• Follow up with customers on proposals.
• Support project managers with submittals during the pre-construction phase of projects.
• Assist other estimators and project managers on large project estimates.
• Create project schedules to define construction workflow and deadlines.
• Prepare and submit accurate and professional bid proposals and supporting documentation.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 5 years of commercial, industrial, and renewable electrical estimating experience or relevant experience.
• Industrial and Renewable construction experience preferred.
• Must be experienced and proficient with pre-packaged estimating software.
• Must be familiar with materials and equipment take-off process.
• Possesses strong mathematical, communication, and computer skills.
• Possesses a general understanding of MS Office and proficiency in the use of Excel.
• Ability to compose complex proposals, technical documents, and formal letters.
• Ability to make presentations to diverse groups and communicate with clients, engineers, and internal operations.
• Excellent organizational, planning, and time management skills.
• High attention to detail with the ability to recognize discrepancies.
• General understanding of Fixed Price, Time & Materials, Cost Plus, and Unit contract pricing mechanisms.
• Knowledgeable of the electrical trade and general construction.
• Knowledgeable of the National Electrical Code (NEC).
• Ability to perform NEC calculations.
• Ability to understand construction drawings and contract documents.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work on multiple estimates simultaneously.