Electrical Construction Senior Estimator

EC Electric • Portland, OR

98d • $120,000 - $130,000

About The Position

The Senior Electrical Estimator is responsible for estimating work as scheduled by the Estimating Services Director for bid. The Senior Estimator is responsible for performing estimate quantity take offs and responding to Requests for Quotations (RFQs) in the markets that EC Electric serves. Request for Proposals (RFP) responses will be developed through accurate, complete, and competitive estimate take-offs for new construction projects or retrofits to existing complexes. The Senior Estimator will review estimates in detail with the Estimating Services Director, other Senior Estimators, and/or Project Manager. The Senior Estimator will assist the Estimating Services Director in the mentorship of Junior Estimators within the department.

Requirements

• Proficiency with Accubid Enterprise and Live Count Software's.
• Proficiency with Viewpoint bid tracking software.
• Excellent skills with Microsoft Office especially Excel, Word, and Outlook 365.
• Working knowledge of simple equipment, hand tools, and estimating software.
• Excellent time management, attention to detail, and organizational skills.
• Ability to multi-task in a high volume, fast-paced work environment with very tight deadlines.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, fundamentals of plane and solid geometry, and trigonometry.
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Responsibilities

• Work in a team atmosphere with Estimators, Project Managers, and Project Engineers.
• Communicate with customers to properly define the project scope, address deficiencies, and negotiate pricing.
• Prepare and maintain bid folders and Viewpoint record logs for estimates assigned.
• Perform necessary research to produce accurate, complete, and competitive pricing.
• Develop conceptual cost models and budgets.
• Analyze and evaluate project plans and specifications, bid documents, and other relevant project documents to identify what is needed for a project and to create a complete bid proposal.
• Analyze project for value engineering options while taking into account specific job conditions that may affect labor and material to be purchased and installed.
• Identify any inconsistent issues, conflicts, and other problems in the bid documents and collaborate with team members to find proactive solutions.
• Identify strategies to create bid advantages and propose value engineering ideas to project team leaders.
• Identify qualified suppliers/subcontractors and solicit quotes. Review quotes for completeness with plans & specs and maintains a positive relationship with vendors.
• Summarize take-offs into definable units as prescribed by estimate RFP and EC Electric standard practices.
• Prepare new construction and remodel electrical take-offs using Accubid Enterprise and Live Count estimating software systems.
• Collaborate with clients and design professionals in order to provide electrical design estimates, budgets, and rough order magnitudes as requested.
• Provide accurate measurements and quantities from blueprints and on screen take off methods.
• Perform labor factor analysis and modification.
• Review accuracy of the take-offs, quotes, and subcontracts prior to bid close meeting.
• Exhibit discretion in reviewing, analyzing, and interpreting bid documents to determine scope of work and use independent judgement to formulate the estimating approach and bid strategy in a manner that enables the attainment of awarded projects within contract quotes.
• May perform job walks to ensure that any field conditions have been observed that may affect the construction, may impact the prospective bid, and/or may impact the pre-construction designs and the build services.
• Schedule and lead bid closure meetings for projects as assigned, manage bid review meeting invitations, and coordinate suitable conference room location for the meeting.
• Prepare detailed proposals as required by our customers.
• Follows up on all leads through data construction and other means.
• Track and analyze competition and market pricing.
• Attend estimating/sales meetings, support project kickoff meetings, and close out meeting to discuss bid status and present/resolve issues.
• Assist with the training, development, and supervision of Estimators and Junior Estimators.
• Complete peer review of Junior Estimator/Estimator work for accuracy, completeness, and content.
• Keep current on bid progress everyone involved in projects (EC management, clients, general contractors, etc).
• Work within EC Electric Corporation company policies.
• Other tasks as directed by the Estimating Services Director.

Benefits

• Salary range for this position is $120,000-$130,000 annually.
• Opportunity for a discretionary year-end bonus.
• 401k with a 40% employer match (up to federal limit).
• Paid holidays and PTO.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Employee Assistance Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees