Electrical Estimator

James G. Davis Construction (Davis) • New York, NY

28d • $85,000 - $110,000

About The Position

At DAVIS, we're redefining the way people experience construction by building success for all. The Electrical Estimator receives project plans and scope of work documentation, reviews them and prepares cost estimates that ensure the scope of work contained in the Request for Proposal has been covered. This position will assist with the project through completion and participate in a close-out meeting to ensure that feedback is reflected in future estimates.

Requirements

• Four (4) to ten (10) years of applicable industry experience
• Quantity take-off experience using “On Screen Take Off”
• Detailed scope writing experience (especially Divisions 16-18)
• Pricing experience and reviewing vendor quotations
• Presentation experience
• Decision making, research and analytical problem solving skills
• Time management with the ability to organize, assess and prioritize multiple tasks, projects, and demands, and to work independently
• Possess strong verbal and written communication skills, and interact effectively at all levels within the organization
• MS Office - Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook experience
• Commercial / Residential construction industry experience
• Blueprint Reading experience

Responsibilities

• Perform responsibilities with excellence in service, integrity and building relationships as exemplified in DAVIS core values
• Coordinate and assist the project team in establishing the project scope and standards of construction projects
• Distribute bid documents to ensure complete and competitive prices from subcontractors
• Gather, calculate and compile data for use in bid proposal estimates
• Review drawings for constructability
• Maintain Estimating database with current subcontractors
• Assist with the conceptual estimating, including quantity takeoffs
• Attend design meetings, team meetings and bid day pricing
• Build relationships with subcontractors and design teams
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Consistently works within DAVIS safety standards; promotes safety as a priority with coworkers, subcontractors and external clients
• Works effectively within their own team and across the organization; promotes team atmosphere and culture; has a positive, can do attitude
• Applies DAVIS standards to produce high quality work on a consistent basis; produces work that is accurate and reliable, actively demonstrates excellence in service; builds and maintains integrity as a core function of their job and in their relationships with others
• Consistently markets DAVIS business within the scope of their job; actively seeks and / or supports new business opportunities; actively builds relationships and encourages others to do the same

Benefits

• DAVIS offers a 100% employer-paid health care plan (to include family), life insurance, short- and long-term disability benefits, and an annual contribution to your HSA.
• DAVIS also offers annual incentive bonus, paid time off + annual holidays, financial benefits (401(k), Roth, and ESOP), FSAs, fertility and family-forming assistance, and continuing education.
• Additional benefits include Employee Assistance Program (EAP), on-site fitness center, and parental leave.
• Eligible employees are provided a company vehicle or an auto allowance to support business activities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees