Chief Estimator

Prime Electric • Portland, OR

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Director of Pre-Construction, lead and take ownership of the estimating team, process, standards, product, software, database, quality control, and quality assurance. Mentor, support, and train to a consistent approach for all team members. Build and maintain relationships and relationship management plan with customers and direct reports.

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.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as submittals, operations manuals and project schedules.
• Ability to write routine correspondence such as letters and memos.
• Ability to present information in one-on-one and small group situations to internal and/or external clients of the firm.
• Communicate clearly and effectively with project managers, team members, and stakeholders to support project execution.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instruction.
• Constructive thinking and alternative short- to long-term solutions must be considered.
• Action plans must be developed and implemented.
• Capacity to identify issues, propose solutions, and escalate matters as needed.
• Accurate documentation, record-keeping, and thorough review of project materials.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and contribute to project success.

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.

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