Estimator

Bergelectric•Escondido, CA

12d

About The Position

The Estimator calculates the cost of electrical construction by reviewing and evaluating project documents and developing accurate, competitive, and profitable bid proposals for national electrical projects. The role supports commercial and industrial projects, including projects valued at $5 million and above, and may manage preconstruction activities during the design phase for design-build and design-assist projects.

Requirements

At least 5 years of electrical estimating experience for commercial and industrial projects.
Experience estimating projects valued at $5 million and above.
Advanced skills with MS Office.
Excellent time-management and organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience using Accubid and Accubid LiveCount.

Responsibilities

Review and evaluate project plans, specifications, bid documents, and other relevant materials to identify project needs and develop bid proposals.
Calculate electrical construction costs based on available project documents.
Analyze projects for value-engineering opportunities while accounting for job conditions that may affect labor and material purchases or installation.
Identify inconsistencies, conflicts, and other problems in bid documents.
Identify strategies to create bid advantages, anticipate potential problems, and devise proactive solutions.
Prepare requests for information (RFIs).
Request material and equipment quotes from vendors and suppliers, and review quotes for accuracy and adherence to requests.
Develop and maintain positive vendor relationships.
Prepare bid documents, including project-specific scope letters, Blue Sheets, and Evaluations, with adjustments for buy-outs, labor rates, productivity, and other factors.
Assist with preparing budget pricing.
Attend estimating, sales, and project meetings to discuss bid status and present or resolve issues.
Conduct job walks as needed to observe field conditions that could affect construction, prospective bids, preconstruction designs, or build services.
Keep company management, project management, clients, general contractors, and other project participants informed about bid progress.
Manage design-phase preconstruction activities on design-build and design-assist projects.
Assist with project turnover meetings with the operations team after project awards.
Assist with project pursuits and interviews as needed.