Estimator

Contra Costa Electric•Martinez, CA

4d•$67,000 - $110,000•Onsite

About The Position

Contra Costa Electric is hiring an Electrical Estimator responsible for estimating and providing management with detailed pricing for development of bid quotations and bid package for the assigned division(s) supporting projects. This person should have relevant experience in preparing complete cost estimates for review.

Requirements

Minimum of 3-5 years of estimating experience
High School diploma or GED required.
Knowledge of the construction industry and contract documentation.
Knowledge of NEC, Title 24, CBC and local codes required
Proficient in Microsoft Office Outlook, Word and Excel applications.
Proficient with Accubid, and other electrical, technical, or construction programs.
Familiarity with project management/document control software.
Familiarity with construction/financial software packages.
Must be self-motivated and able to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
Must build positive working relationships with multiple levels of employees, management, suppliers, and customers.
Must maintain Professional personal appearance
Must possess excellent written and verbal communications skills.
Must demonstrate ability to effectively organize multiple projects.
Must demonstrate technical skills necessary for Estimator.
Must work with minimal supervision.
Must demonstrate ability to analyze and solve problems.
Must have high standards of quality with attention to detail.
Exercise creativity and resourcefulness in completing tasks accurately in a compressed time frame.
Perform work tasks by receiving direction and then working independently with an interest in quickly learning and applying new skills and abilities.
Demonstrate consistent ability to be dependable, consistent, diligent, and thorough.
Must have the demonstrated ability to effectively communicate in English, cooperate, and collaborate with multiple levels of customers, employees, unions, government agencies, vendors and suppliers, and other contractor organizations.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in and Master of Science in engineering or construction related field desirable.
Design-Build experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Collect historical cost data to estimate costs for current or future products.
Consult with clients, vendors, personnel in other departments, or construction foremen to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues.
Prepare estimates used by management for purposes such as planning, organizing, and scheduling work.
Analyze blueprints and other documentation to prepare time, cost, materials, and labor estimates.
Confer with engineers, architects, owners, contractors, and subcontractors on changes and adjustments to cost estimates.
Review contract, bid documents, understand scope and unique requirements in order to prepare estimate
Attend walk-throughs, pre-bid and scope clarification meetings
Prepare scope letters and proposals
Develop & maintain relationships with customers, General Contractors, vendors and subcontractors
Perform design/build, conceptual and budget estimates
Coordinate the efforts of junior and staff-level resources in performing take-offs, issuing bills of material to vendors and obtaining subcontractor quotes
Coordinate efforts with the Engineering Department for design build estimates
Escalate critical and/or sensitive issues to the Manager with recommendation for resolution.
Develop budget estimates from conceptual information.
Complete bids timely and accurately to attain profitability.
Prepare bid package and submit for final review before submitting to general contractor/client.
Review estimates from subordinates, make corrections, suggestions or approve as necessary.
Provide copies of plans, take-offs, and all pertinent estimating data, ensuring that drawings, specifications, labor hours/days and special requirements are clear and unambiguous.
Formulate site requirements and exclusions for bids and include in proposals as needed.
Evaluate project scope changes and review and price field change orders as requested.
Develop RFQ/RFP documents for the solicitation of subcontractor proposal and vendor bids or quotations.
Provide value engineering ideas and cost delta.
Ensure flow of estimate information is maintained and documented according to defined process.