Location: all cities,TX, USA
Position Title: Estimator
FSLA Status: Exempt
Department: Operations
Reports to: Operations Manager
Purpose: The Estimator is responsible for reviewing estimating opportunities, completing project take-offs, and ensuring estimates and quotes are completed promptly and accurately.
Direct estimating work.
Requires someone with proven experience with Designing/Building electrical projects and a strong understanding of electrical codes/standards. Candidate needs to be able to read and interpret blueprints and have the ability to plan and estimate the projects from them.
Essential Duties include the following:
Reviews drawings for layout, location of existing devices, assessment of extra costs needed to complete a project correctly, etc.
Reviews specifications for project due date and identifies the need for bid bonds, minority requirements, etc.
Obtains vendor quotes for all estimates to ensure proper materials/equipment are included in the estimate.
Develops and maintains relationships with key vendors and product manufacturers
Develops and maintains relationships with general contractors
Follows up on 100% of delivered bids and requests feedback
Determines the amount of labor hours needed to complete the project
Determine extra job expenses for front-end summary sheets (temporary trucking, permit, lost time, etc.)
Fully completes take-offs, calculating all labor, material, and equipment needed.
Creates accurate and detailed scope letters for all estimates
Review quotes with management before submitting to review final costs, scope letter, value-added engineering, etc.
Attends 100% of estimating and operational meetings
Conducts walk-throughs to determine site conditions before estimating projects
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications/Requirements:
Degree in Electrical Engineering/Construction Mgmt./Eng Mgmt. or equivalent combination of training and experience
Experience with Design/Build electrical projects.
Ability to understand electrical codes and standards
Ability to understand and interpret blueprints
Ability to use estimating software and MS Word applications
Ability to plan and coordinate workflow
Ability to exercise attention to detail
Possesses strong organizational abilities
Ability to effectively communicate both in written and verbal format
Physical Requirements:
Performance of the job may require sitting, handling items, and working with fingers to type, complete paperwork, and handle other administrative functions.
May be asked to walk, stand, talk, and hear others in conversation by phone or in person.
Must be able to drive to various customer sites as required.
Work Environment:
May vary due to Project Assignments.
Primarily, well-lit, heated, and/or air-conditioned office setting with adequate ventilation.
Employees may experience heat, cold, wind, rain, and snow exposure on job sites.
Who we are: Founded in 1997, Strata has grown into a powerhouse with a national reputation for its diverse engineering experience. We are a leading systems integrator connecting technologies from production equipment to business systems nationwide. Our services encompass Systems Integration, Automation Engineering and Programming, SCADA systems, Electrical Services, Data Hosting, Powerline, and Panel Fabrication, meeting various industry needs. Recognizing each organization's distinct demands and challenges, we tailor our solutions to drive efficiency and increase productivity giving our valued clients a competitive edge.
The above statements are intended to reflect the principal duties of the position and are not intended to be all-inclusive. Management reserves the right to change the position and/or requirements as necessary.