ESTIMATOR 3 SR

Encore Electric, Inc. • Lakewood, CO

3d • $100,000 - $120,000

About The Position

This role is responsible for performing conceptual and hard bid estimates in the electrical trade. The Estimator 3 Sr will act as a company representative, interact with clients and vendors, and ensure estimates are accurate and complete according to industry standards and codes. The position involves detailed take-offs, cost analysis, value engineering, and collaboration with various teams within the organization.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Three years of progressive experience in the electrical trade.
• At least two complete years estimating experience.
• Proficient estimating experience.
• Knowledge of Common Building Standards/Practices.
• Knowledge of National Electric Code sufficient to assist in making decisions which impact the project.
• Knowledge of Electrical construction.
• Knowledge of Alternating Current theory.
• Skill in Estimating.
• Skill in Electrical construction.
• Skill in Tracking project changes and cost impacts.
• Skill in Making independent decisions impacting the project and the organization as a whole.
• Skill in Adapting to new and changing requirements, environments, and/or information.
• Skill in Estimating resources needed to complete required tasks.
• Skill in Managing people.
• Skill in Analyzing complex projects, breaking them down to their component levels.
• Skill in Use of communication software.
• Skill in Business writing.
• Effective written and oral communication sufficient to be able to elicit and communicate information and achieve understanding.
• Skill in Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with customers, vendors, consultants, management, and employees.
• Skill in Operating a computer.
• Skill in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Skill in Organizing work to accomplish tasks.
• Skill in Reading and writing.
• Skill in Multitasking.
• Skill in Managing multiple priorities.
• Skill in Problem solving to form independent solutions to complex problems.
• Skill in Tracking numbers and bits of data relevant to the work assignment.

Nice To Haves

• Degree in related field.
• Attendance or completion in the Electrical apprenticeship program.
• Construction management degree.
• Power engineering degree.

Responsibilities

• Maintain open communication lines with all working relationships.
• Follow up to ensure items for which the job is accountable are performed.
• Earn and maintain customer’s trust.
• Uphold the core values of the organization.
• Work well with others to accomplish the mission of the organization and of the job.
• Assist CE with special projects and tasks as needed.
• Performs Conceptual Estimating.
• Begin to deal directly with General Contractor or Vendor as a company representative regarding the estimate.
• Understand the National Electric Code in order to review drawings for accuracy and completeness.
• Perform or review electrical layout of incomplete drawings ensuring the drawings are up to National Electric Code.
• Read and understand architect provided narratives using independent judgment and discretion to apply the narrative to complete drawings.
• Enter information into estimating system.
• Determine equipment cost in lieu of quotes based on independent judgment and experience with guidance from Preconstruction Manager.
• Write complete proposal and narrative describing conceptual layout developing a budget for the project based on incomplete information prior to project review with Preconstruction Manager.
• Perform pre-bid reviews with junior Estimators (preliminary review before Preconstruction Manager’s final review).
• Develop skills in tracking all cost impacts and changes along with generating cost alternatives (value engineering).
• Attend preconstruction job meetings with Preconstruction Manager representing the company to clients.
• Track all cost impacts of job prior to turnover to construction.
• Attend turnover meetings with Preconstruction Manager to explain estimate and budget to construction personnel for constructability.
• Perform hard bid estimates.
• Perform full take off by scraping plans, counting fixtures and electrical equipment and entering information into the estimating system.
• Send quotes out to vendors.
• Enter and price quoted from vendors into estimating system.
• Scope quotes, checking subcontractor quotes and bids for completeness and recommends.
• Qualify exceptions Encore has taken to the drawings.
• Explains deviations from drawings to General Contractor.
• Answers general questions from the contractor about their estimate.
• Other duties as may be assigned.

Benefits

• Medical plans
• Dental plans
• Vision plans
• Disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Employee-matched 401(k)
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Employee assistance program (counseling, legal, and financial advice)
• Employee referral program
• Access to technical, safety, personal finance, and leadership training through Encore University
• Cell phone allowances
• Short-term incentive program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED