Estimator

Leed Electric Inc•Santa Fe Springs, CA

66d•$80,000 - $84,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Estimator participates in all aspects of the bid/estimating process from review of plans and specifications to soliciting and negotiating prices from contractors/suppliers through completion of bid/estimating effort including closeout.

Requirements

Minimum Experience: 2 - 5 years
Degree Required: Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering or similar experience.
Thorough understanding of the company’s policies, procedures, systems, and objectives.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Excellent negotiation, problem solving, presentation and leadership skills.
Attends industry events and represents LEED in a professional capacity.
Builds and maintains relationships with external clients.
Proficient in using a computer, Accubid and Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.)
Strong verbal and written communication skills with strong customer focus.
Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
Candidate must be self-driven with the ability to work as part of a team or independent.
Strong work ethic and core values.
Solid interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

Perform quantity take-off and pricing of electrical estimates
Develop and document logical assumptions during conceptual estimating activities and applies these assumptions to take-off tasks.
Communicate with architects and consultants to clarify and document discussions regarding intent and scope of work, material, and schedule requirements.
Actively participates in the internal estimate review process.
Analyzes and scopes trades partner electrical proposals.
After the bid, collects and organizes all bid information for input into historical cost database platform.
Assist field with change order pricing.
Maintain working knowledge of MEP codes and changes to codes.
Prepare scope of work for subcontracts.
Prepare budget comparisons between current and previous estimates.
Utilizes current technology to enhance provided services on both hard bid and negotiated projects.
Actively schedules and meets with trade partners during the face-to-face scope meeting process.