What are the responsibilities and job description for the Estimator position at Regent Electric Inc?
Qualified candidates must have thorough understanding of Estimating software and electrical installations and Estimating.
Responsibilities will include: Coordinating and leading estimating Team on larger projects, Preparing Full estimates, Preparing Subcontractor and Vendor RFP’s, Preparing Detailed proposal letters, Providing Change order assistance on current and ongoing projects, Developing and maintaining estimating database including assemblies and template estimates.
Description of Duties:
- Attend pre-bid or team scope review meetings and understand the complete scope of work required, with sometimes-limited information.
- Review, interpret and accurately estimate the scope of assigned work as described in the project documents.
- Managing multiple projects and deadlines with ability to prioritize and complete tasks
- Able to see the overall requirements of customer satisfaction without losing sight of the details.
- Expert knowledge/understanding of all electrical work and materials required.
- Understanding of the NEC National Electric Code as applied to estimating.
- Capable of accurately taking off multiple electrical systems and entering items into estimating program (Accubid). Systems to include but not to the following: (lighting, lighting control, dimming, devices, fire alarm, nurse call, A/V, modular wiring, grounding, , motor and equipment connections, generators, power distribution equipment, feeders, UPS, etc.
- Must be able to recognize/identify potential discrepancies and errors in documents and develop RFI questions for timely response. Any/all information of this type should be reviewed with the Chief Estimator/Supervisor for proper response and resolution.
- Advanced use capabilities of Accubid software estimating system and the ability to input information is required. Must be able to move easily within the system and be experienced in the building of assemblies. Solicit and collect subcontractor and vendor bids or quotations.
- Locate, notify and send bid information to subcontractors and vendors for quotations on outsourced work.
- Evaluate bids of subcontractors and vendors for completeness of scope of work, schedule, compliance with specifications, or other bid requirements.