Estimating Database Specialist

Hunt Electric • Eagan, MN

3d • $76,800 - $102,400 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Estimating Database Specialist will perform a wide variety of clerical and IT related tasks to support the electrical preconstruction team on estimating software. This person will be responsible for the development and maintenance of the Accubid Anywhere Database. A high degree of accuracy, communication, and attention to detail is required.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Two (2) year degree in related field or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of experience in electrical conceptual estimating, low voltage estimating, National Electrical Code requirements, and design/build estimating.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Adobe/Bluebeam, and virtual meeting software.
• Computerized estimating skills using Accubid Anywhere or another estimating software.
• Competent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Effective problem-solving skills.
• Effective time management skills.
• Effective verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize.
• Ability to manage workload and meet deadlines.
• Ability to mentor and train.
• Willingness to do mass data entry process at times.
• Willingness to BETA test created items, assemblies, and specifications to verify proper function, prior to launching to users.
• Commit to responding to all email, issue log, and team chat support requests within 24 hours of receiving queries.
• Able to work cooperatively within diverse teams, both internally and externally, to achieve group and organizational goals.
• Maintains and promotes individual and organization integrity and values in conduct of all activities.
• Is proactive and self-starting by seizing opportunities and originating action to achieve goals.
• Gains the confidence and trust of others through honesty, authenticity, and acceptance of responsibility.
• Driven to engage in activities to develop or demonstrate their skills.
• Able to select and use appropriate technology to accomplish assigned tasks.
• Able to use data efficiently to solve problems and learn and adapt to new technologies effectively, in teams and individually.
• Demonstrates a broad repertoire of ways to think about, understand and creatively handle complex ideas, problems, and situations.
• Demonstrates open, honest, and respectful written and verbal communication with internal and external customers.
• Articulates thoughts and ideas clearly and effectively in written and oral forms to people inside and outside of the organization.
• The individual also has public speaking skills, can express ideas to others, and can write/edit memos, letters, and complex technical reports clearly and effectively.
• Proactively develop oneself and one’s career through continual personal and professional learning.
• Take responsibility for all work activities, project issues and personal actions.
• This individual also follows through on commitments, implements decisions that have been agreed upon, maintains confidentiality with sensitive information, acknowledges and learns from mistakes without blaming others and recognizes the impact of one’s behavior on others.
• Ask questions of functions of the software or database that are not clear, to avoid future issues or cluttering up the database with unnecessary data.

Nice To Haves

• “Excel” Style formula creation and understanding a plus.

Responsibilities

• Create & maintain items, assemblies, and templates for the estimating software database.
• Update commodity pricing for the estimating database weekly with Trade Service Online update.
• Resolve errors found with the Trade Service Online update.
• Ongoing database cleanup and maintenance.
• Update local union rates, equipment rental/purchase rates, and project support rates yearly.
• Working with supervisor, develop specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish required tasks and support requests.
• Responsible for training and assisting team members with the use of Accubid Anywhere.
• Assist in development of HQ & Branch office’s standard items, assemblies, takeoff pads, and templates.
• Facilitate resolutions of the items & wish log entries residing in the centralized estimating communication teams channel.
• Serve as an IT branch for Accubid queries & issues from all Hunt Accubid users.
• Maintain communication of Accubid database changes and upgrades to all users via database announcements within Teams chat.
• Participate in committees and department meetings, as well as estimate debriefs.

Benefits

• 100% Paid Premiums: Medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums are 100% employer-paid for you and your family. Plus, a cash benefit if you opt out.
• Three Pillars of Retirement: a 401(k) match, profit sharing, and an ESOP that makes you an employee-owner.
• Annual Discretionary Bonus: Employees enjoy an annual discretionary bonus based on company performance and individual contributions.
• Work-Life Balance: 3+ weeks PTO to start, paid holidays, sick time, and flexible hybrid schedules for many positions.
• Growth & Community: Internal learning and development, multiple Employee Resource Groups, family-friendly work events, and a deep commitment to community volunteering.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree