Chief Estimator

Prime Electric • Portland, OR

12d • Onsite

About The Position

Stoner Electric, a Prime Electric company, has been a leading commercial electric company in the Pacific Northwest region for over 50 years. We specialize in delivering high-quality electrical contracting services to clients of all sizes. As electrical experts, we have established ourselves as leaders in our region across all facets of electrical contracting. Our experience and capabilities enable us to collaborate with clients throughout the entire lifecycle of their electrical systems, from pre-construction and design services to construction and maintenance. This position is under the direction of the Director of Pre-Construction, and the Chief Estimator will lead and take ownership of the estimating team, process, standards, product, software, database, quality control, and quality assurance. The role involves mentoring, supporting, and training team members to ensure a consistent approach. Building and maintaining relationships with customers and direct reports is also a key aspect of this position.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A. or B.S.) from four-year college or university and a minimum of ten years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Advanced Experience evaluating and estimating design/build contract work
• Ability to train and educate others on estimating procedures and software
• Ability to quickly evaluate and estimate VE solutions.
• Expert knowledge of structural, architectural and mechanical documents and their impact on electrical scope.
• Expert Knowledge of NEC, local codes and construction methods.
• Expert Knowledge of Electrical Materials and their applications.
• Advanced Knowledge of and experience with Accubid and LiveCount.
• Strong organizational, prioritization, multi-tasking, and communication skills.
• Strong computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Experience with Estimating Electrical projects up to $150 million
• Strong work ethic.

Nice To Haves

• Journeyman or Master Electrician License
• Certified Professional Estimator
• OSHA 10 or 30

Responsibilities

• Accountable for the production of precise electrical estimates for all project types.
• Manage and pre-plan the estimate schedule and Smartsheet estimate requests.
• Communicate regularly with group executives on progress and high-level correspondence of all current estimates.
• Work independently assigning lead and support estimators, providing direction, and establishing reasonable timelines.
• Thoroughly review estimate and required documentation for accuracy and completion before final reviews with customers; utilize the Executive Estimate Review Checklist.
• Resolve contract document conflicts, non-responsive RFI issues, missing scope clarification for alternates on all current estimates.
• Establish and maintain a disciplined consistent approach to estimating.
• Develop and maintain Estimating standards and consistency across the team.
• Hold internal groups accountable to the established estimating process with a customer service attitude and approach.
• Work with the team and the Pre-Construction Director to suggest additions, edits, deletions for any part of our current estimating process or standards.
• Train and mentor the team and new hires on process, software, electrical material application, and relevant current codes and standards.
• Work with the team, purchasing, and the pre-construction director to ensure our database for labor and material is accurate and competitive.
• Contribute to and support value engineering exercises.
• Contribute to and support conceptual estimates and the conceptual estimate process.
• Lead the mandatory weekly estimating team meeting.
• Adhere to the PRIME Safety Program, complying with safety regulations, procedures and safe work practices.
• May supervise or coordinate the work of others who assist in specific assignments.

Benefits

• 100% coverage for Medical, Dental, and Vision, including dependents, with no premium cost to the employee.
• 401k Program w/ Employer Match
• Discretionary Profit Sharing Program
• Paid Time off and Holiday Time Off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior