Overview
The estimator will be responsible for analyzing bid specifications, subcontractor quotes, and drawings in the preparation of a Electrical project bid.
Responsibilities
- Attend pre-bid meetings as necessary.
- Review proposal specifications and drawings to determine scope of work and required contents of estimate.
- Identify subcontractor needs for specific bids.
- Prepare subcontractor RFQ packages for bid purposes.
- Complete electrical take-offs for bid preparation utilizing estimating software.
- Obtain and evaluate subcontractor quotes for the evaluation.
- Prepare material RFQ packages for bid purposes.
- Research historical data (purchase orders, subcontracts, job cost reports, etc.) for bid purposes.
- Maintain historical data and estimating units.
- Maintain files of working documents as backup for estimate figures.
- Attend bid evaluation meetings and communicate basis for bid details.
- Attend pre-job planning meetings.
- Provide estimating support to other divisions as required.
- Provide assistance to project managers as necessary.
- Provide assistance to field crews as necessary.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- 2-year degree or equivalent combinations of technical training and/or related experience required.
- 2+ years electrical estimating or similar experience preferred.
- General knowledge of estimating techniques, cost control and material pricing required.
- Ability to calculate mathematical extensions, read and understand engineering drawings, purchase orders, contracts, cost coding systems, etc. is essential.
- Detail-oriented, organized and ability to multi-task in a high-volume, deadline driven environment.
- Excellent problem solving, time management and decision-making skills.
- Proficiency with MS Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Excellent communication skills; verbal, written and interpersonal.
- Work will involve being in an office setting and field work.