ESTIMATOR II

Hunt Electric•Eagan, MN

1d•$75,000 - $100,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Estimator II is responsible for preparing complete electrical estimates of industrial and commercial projects including, automotive, mission critical, and healthcare. Complete estimates include all quotations and subcontractors required for the project. A high degree of accuracy, communication, and attention to detail is required. Job Description: Role & Responsibilities •Accurately interpret the design drawings submitted. This includes all design drawings from all disciplines including civil, structural, architectural, and mechanical drawings. •Participate in estimating kickoff meetings, verifying completion of checklist. •Attend pre-bid bid and final bid reviews with the Estimating Team., Lead, Chief Estimator and Business Development. •Review bid documents and attend pre-bid meetings and job walks to determine the scope of work. •Attend pre-bid job walks with Estimating Team. •Review and understand the project bid form and the project requirements. •Prepare and seek quotation of materials and subcontracts. •Utilize estimating software to properly estimate projects, enter data, and perform takeoffs. •Performs counts of electrical components on design drawings including Lighting / Power / Low Voltage Systems drawings. •Review and understand the Electrical and Low Voltage Systems specifications. •Follow estimating standards and guidelines. •Interface with the Business Development team as well as Designers, Project Managers, General Foreman, and others to resolve issues throughout the project. •Accurately enter data into estimating software. •Accurately estimate labor, materials, and administrative costs for projects. •Write scope letter and prepare supporting documents to submit with proposal. •Verify and maintain detailed records of estimate revisions and other supporting documents as needed, to serve as back-up for open book projects and turnover to project management. •Occasionally participate in interviews and respond to customer questions. •Participate in committees and department meetings, as well as estimate debriefs.

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 preferred.
Proficient in Microsoft Office, Adobe/Bluebeam, and virtual meeting software.
Computerized estimating skills using Enterprise 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.

Responsibilities

Accurately interpret the design drawings submitted. This includes all design drawings from all disciplines including civil, structural, architectural, and mechanical drawings.
Participate in estimating kickoff meetings, verifying completion of checklist.
Attend pre-bid bid and final bid reviews with the Estimating Team., Lead, Chief Estimator and Business Development.
Review bid documents and attend pre-bid meetings and job walks to determine the scope of work.
Attend pre-bid job walks with Estimating Team.
Review and understand the project bid form and the project requirements.
Prepare and seek quotation of materials and subcontracts.
Utilize estimating software to properly estimate projects, enter data, and perform takeoffs.
Performs counts of electrical components on design drawings including Lighting / Power / Low Voltage Systems drawings.
Review and understand the Electrical and Low Voltage Systems specifications.
Follow estimating standards and guidelines.
Interface with the Business Development team as well as Designers, Project Managers, General Foreman, and others to resolve issues throughout the project.
Accurately enter data into estimating software.
Accurately estimate labor, materials, and administrative costs for projects.
Write scope letter and prepare supporting documents to submit with proposal.
Verify and maintain detailed records of estimate revisions and other supporting documents as needed, to serve as back-up for open book projects and turnover to project management.
Occasionally participate in interviews and respond to customer questions.
Participate in committees and department meetings, as well as estimate debriefs.