What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Estimator - Commercial Electrical Construction position at O'Connell Electric Company?
SENIOR ESTIMATOR - COMMERCIAL ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION
O'Connell Electric's Senior Estimators hold important leadership positions within the company. This role is not only responsible for producing comprehensive estimates for commercial electrical projects, but also mentoring and developing less experienced estimators for career growth and success. As a Senior Estimator, you will be at the forefront of our project bidding process, utilizing your extensive industry knowledge and experience to accurately assess project requirements and costs.
Core Responsibilities :
- Thoroughly analyze project plans, specifications, and electrical blueprints to determine the scope, materials, labor, and equipment requirements.
- Conduct site visits and collaborate with project managers, engineers, and architects to understand project intricacies and constraints.
- Lead and mentor the estimating team, providing guidance on best practices, industry trends, and estimation methodologies.
- Develop detailed and accurate cost estimates for complex commercial electrical construction projects.
- Personally manage complex and high-profile project estimates, including those with unique technical challenges or high financial stakes.
- Collaborate with subcontractors and suppliers to obtain competitive pricing for materials and services.
- Establish and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers and subcontractors.
- Evaluate subcontractor bids and negotiate favorable terms and pricing agreements.
- Work with project managers and financial teams to create project budgets and financial forecasts.
- Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies to ensure project success.
- Prepare persuasive and detailed proposals for clients, highlighting the company's capabilities and competitive advantages.
- Stay up to date with local, state, and national electrical codes, regulations, and industry standards.
- Ensure that all project estimates and plans comply with relevant codes and regulations.
- Maintain comprehensive records of all estimates, proposals, and project-related documentation.
Qualifications
Compensation
The minimum and maximum annual salary (or hourly rates) that O'Connell Electric Company believes in good faith to be accurate for this position at the time of this posting is $95,000 - $115,000 per year.
It is important to O'Connell Electric that potential candidates for this position understand that compensation depends on numerous factors including the geographic location where the role will be performed, skills required, experience, complexity, travel, and market rate. O'Connell Electric aims to reward performance and attract top talent with competitive, fair pay and benefits. Please note that the top of the salary range represents exceptional, and / or senior-level positions, which meet all required qualifications. Actual offers take candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience into account.
Equal Opportunity
O'Connell Electric is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. O'Connell Electric affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Salary : $95,000 - $115,000
