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Title

Estimator 

Position Estimator  
Category Estimating  
Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time  
Exempt/Non-Exempt Exempt  
Open Date 7/28/2021  
Description

SUMMARY

As an Estimator, you will prepare and coordinate electrical estimates for some of the largest and most exciting projects in the industry. Our Estimators play a key role in coordinating estimate take-offs and leading teams on complex projects.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  • Review all bid documents to determine the complete project scope.
  • Take overall responsibility for estimates.
  • Compose concise, well structured, comprehensive scope/clarification documents reflecting project knowledge.
  • Perform takeoffs and input utilizing the estimating software.
  • Set up an estimate in a format that allows advanced manipulation of the data by the estimator, enabling the generation of complicated estimate breakdowns for bid analysis, scheduling input, and bid form requirements.
  • Layout and take off branch circuit wiring for basic and specialty systems including lighting, lighting controls, instrumentation, receptacles, fire alarm, sound systems, etc.
  • Formulate labor units for unfamiliar materials.
  • Provide the data required to create a man loaded schedule for bid analysis and proposal submittal.
  • Develop and price a comprehensive scope of value engineering ideas on any given project.
 
Position Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Proficient in creating Working Drawings Estimates, Design Development Estimates, Design Build Estimates, and Conceptual Estimates for low voltage projects.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Ability to read and thoroughly understand all bid documents.
  • Ability to work independently without supervision as well as effectively as part of a team.
  • Superior Math and Critical Thinking skills.
  • Strong knowledge of estimating practices and procedures including blueprint reading and analysis, software input and data manipulation, takeoff techniques, and electrical systems and their components.
  • Knowledge of NEC requirements as well as a basic knowledge of the effects of other national codes on electrical construction.
  • Understanding of labor risk factors including but not limited to location, weather, labor availability, installation difficulty, and scheduling.
  • Proficient in Microsoft 365.
  • Experience with estimating software (Accubid preferred) including the use of custom designations, bid summaries, item substitutions, special reporting, and job exporting.
  • Experience working with Bluebeam Revu a plus.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position has no supervisory responsibility.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); minimum of years related electrical experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret proposal documentation, blueprints, general business periodicals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, and business correspondence. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, clients, and customers. Ability to speak, read understand and write English fluently.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry, algebra, trigonometry and the ability to perform electrical calculations. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

COMPUTER SKILLS:

Ability to work with computers, calculator, estimating system, scale rule and electronic scale tool. Must be familiar with Microsoft Office to include Excel, Word, Projects, Outlook and similar systems.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of complex variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK:

Some flexibility in hours is allowed, but the employee must be available during the “core” work hours of 7:00 am to 4:00 pm. Exempt employees are required to meet responsibilities assigned to this position.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and in outside weather conditions and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; operate computer keyboard and mouse, telephones, reach with hands and arms, talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to wear PPE at construction sites, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

 
EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.  

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