What are the responsibilities and job description for the Estimator position at Prism Electric Inc?
Estimator-Prism Electric, Inc.
Prism Electric, Inc. is one of the most successful open-shop electrical contracting companies in Texas with expanding opportunities and growth in the Oklahoma market. Garland based Prism Electric has expertise with projects in virtually every field of electrical construction ? design/build services, industrial and commercial developments as well as government and institutional projects. Prism Electric possesses world-class technical experts who maintain vital, long-term relationships and a high level of credibility with general contractors and other customers we serve. We have a strong reputation and extensive network of customer relationships and have consistently provided new, cutting-edge product innovations.
Job Details:
The successful Estimator is an individual who is able to successfully prepare estimates used by management for purposes such as planning, organizing, scheduling, and winning new work. The successful candidate will be able to analyze blueprints, construction drawings, and other documentation to prepare time, cost, material, and labor estimates for senior management while consulting with clients, vendors, personnel in other departments, or construction supervision to discuss and formulate these estimates and resolve issues.
Responsibilities:
- Consult with clients, vendors, personnel in other departments or construction supervision to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues
- Analyze blueprints, construction drawings, and other documentation to prepare time, cost, materials, and labor estimates
- Prepare estimates for use in selecting vendors or subcontractors
- Confer with engineers, designers, owners, contractors, and subcontractors on changes and adjustments to cost estimates
- Prepare estimates used by management for purposes such as planning, organizing, and scheduling work
- Prepare cost and expenditure statements and other necessary documentation at regular intervals for the duration of the project
- Conduct special studies to develop and establish standard hour and related cost data or to effect cost reduction
- Review material and labor requirements to decide whether it is more cost-effective to construct or sub-contract components
- Prepare and maintain a directory of suppliers, contractors, and subcontractors
- Establish and maintain tendering process, and contract negotiations
- Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements:
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in estimating role on commercial projects
- Proven resource management and critical thinking skills
- Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work
- Attention to detail and problem solving skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency in information analyzation and decision making
- Working knowledge of Accubid and Accubid Live Count systems
Prism's estimating team is one of the strongest in Texas and aims to continue this excellence in our Oklahoma offices as well. Our team ensures an efficient, detail orientated, and productive work environment with effective communication and on time delivery of tasks. We are looking for individuals who possess the ability to demonstrate these abilities in a fast paced high energy work environment.
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Prism Electric is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to diversity in our workforce. It is our policy to attract and retain the best-qualified people available, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability or status as a Special Disabled Veteran, Vietnam Era Veteran or other qualifying veteran. Diverse employees/candidates are encouraged to respond. Prism Electric is committed to developing and maintaining a workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. M/F/D/V