Estimator

Crete United•Easton, MA

7d•$95,000 - $125,000

About The Position

The Estimator develops detailed, comprehensive cost estimates for site construction projects and represents the Company in estimating relationships to produce realistic budgets and preliminary schedules. The role prepares accurate and timely electrical construction estimates for competitive bids and proposals, analyzes bid documents and pricing, and supports pre-construction and project management activities. The position works full-time Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., unless otherwise determined and authorized by the Chief Estimator. Reliable transportation is required for regular site visits and client meetings. Telecommuting may be available in extenuating circumstances, such as a pandemic, with approval from the Chief Estimator. The position generally works in an office setting and includes site visits and client meetings. It involves extended periods working at a computer, deadline-driven work, and navigating construction-site hazards. The employee must use personal protective equipment, including a hard hat and safety glasses, while on job sites.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and at least 3 years of experience as an estimator in the electrical industry, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Strong verbal and written interpersonal communication skills.
Strong data analysis and mathematics skills.
OSHA 10 Certification.
Current, valid driver’s license in good standing.
Reliable transportation for regular site visits and client meetings.
Experience with estimating technology and tools such as Accubid, BIM, and related software.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365, other industry-related software, and everyday office equipment.
Ability to read, speak, comprehend, listen, write, and exchange information in English clearly and effectively.
Critical thinking, problem-solving, mathematical, and analytical skills, including applying fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions and using geometric formulas and equations for quantity take-offs and estimating.
In-depth knowledge of research and data analysis methods and estimation formulas.
Ability to handle multiple assignments with a high level of attention to detail.
Working knowledge of the National Electrical Code and current building codes.
Ability to read, interpret, and analyze blueprints, construction plans, and schematic drawings.
Ability to interact, cooperate, collaborate, and manage conflicts effectively to complete tasks and achieve shared goals.
Strong time management and organizational skills.
Ability to adapt and work as a flexible, positive, solutions-focused team player.
Self-starter who can work effectively with minimal supervision.
Ability to provide consistent, excellent customer service to internal and external customers, colleagues, and management.
Ability to perform light office duties involving sitting, standing, squatting, bending, kneeling, twisting, crawling, reaching, lifting, balancing, carrying, pushing, and pulling.
Ability to travel to job sites and meeting locations, walk and stand for long periods, navigate job-site hazards, use construction-site sanitary facilities, and wear required PPE.
Ability to move or transport 25 pounds and frequently lift or carry objects weighing up to 10 pounds.

Responsibilities

Analyze bid documents, blueprints, drawings, and specifications to identify risks and profitability and communicate findings to management to support bidding decisions.
Prepare, compile, coordinate, and complete detailed electrical construction estimates for competitive bids and proposals, meeting bid schedules and covering all design stages.
Analyze themes and trends to account for industry and material pricing in estimates.
Calculate statistical data, prepare quantity take-offs, and estimate materials, labor, and equipment costs required by contracts.
Solicit vendors for equipment and material pricing.
Manage multiple estimates independently and under pressure while exercising sound judgment and maintaining client confidentiality.
Prioritize and manage schedules and workloads to meet deadlines.
Communicate estimate and bid information to project management at pre-construction meetings and throughout the project, helping keep work within estimate limits and use metrics and benchmarks to determine efficiency.
Build and maintain relationships with owners, customers, design teams, contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and vendors; understand their needs and expectations and identify business and bid opportunities.
Draft scope letters, proposals, and vendor solicitations.
Attend job-site walkthroughs and client meetings as required.
Help maintain and update the Accubid database.
Prepare sales packages and other materials for sales meetings.
Maintain regular, reliable, and predictable attendance.