Lead Estimator

Quanta Services•Omaha, NE

1d•$119,000 - $161,000

About The Position

Intermountain Electric Inc. (IME) is seeking a Lead Estimator to join their growing team! Do you have the desire, skills, and proven strategy to be part of a winning team? Do you love the challenge of finding unique solutions for complex projects? Does the idea of growth and expansion motivate you? Are you a team player who is ready to take on the responsibility of a prime role in a growing company? The Lead Estimator will play a crucial role in our pre-construction process, responsible for accurately estimating the costs of electrical projects. This role involves analyzing project blueprints, specifications, and other relevant documents to prepare comprehensive cost estimates. They will be responsible for evaluating and estimating the resources, time, and costs associated with different processes within our organization, collaborating with cross-functional teams, analyzing data, and developing detailed estimates to support project planning and execution. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in electrical estimating, strong analytical skills, and the ability to lead and mentor junior estimators.

Requirements

Proficient in conducting thorough due diligence and risk assessments.
Demonstrates unwavering integrity and ethical standards in interactions with both internal and external stakeholders.
Possesses outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to prioritize and balance competing priorities and projects.
Action-oriented with an ability to take on and solve problems.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Capable of working under tight deadlines while managing multiple priorities
Advanced ability in computer systems including Accubid Live Count, BlueBeam, CRM and Microsoft Office Suite.
Advanced knowledge of estimating techniques, metrics and systems.
Full working knowledge of estimating systems.
Ability to prepare complex proposals with minimal supervision.
Ability to prepare all proposal deliverables including bid forms, labor sheets and pre-quals.
Ability to lead complex estimating projects from beginning to end including final cost estimate and transition to operations.
Knowledge of local, state, and federal regulations and codes
Bachelor’s degree or Associate’s degree in a relevant field or a combination of relevant experience
10+ years experience in construction industry with strong electrical estimating experience

Nice To Haves

Field experience a plus
Experience leading a team (Preferred)

Responsibilities

Estimating: Calculate and prepare complete quantity take-offs, material price lists, labor costs, equipment, and other required statistical data to achieve expected ratio of volume awarded to bid volume.
Exhibit discretion in reviewing, analyzing, and interpreting bid documents to determine Scope of Work.
Perform on and offscreen take-offs.
Use independent judgment to formulate and deliver on estimating approach and bid strategy.
Prepares all proposal deliverables including bid forms, labor sheets and pre-qualifications.
Demonstrate the highest level of integrity and ethics with internal and external stakeholders.
Communication: Clearly and concisely convey information and articulate challenges or problems in a courteous, nondiscriminatory, and professional manner.
Provide clarification as needed to ensure effective communication and understanding.
Process & Compliance: Maintain accurate, complete, and up-to-date project plans, specifications, correspondence and estimating documentation of quantity take-offs and pricing data on projects, subcontractors, and suppliers
Adhere to policies and procedures routinely to ensure compliance.
Maintain CRM opportunities and project progress consistently and accurately.
Collaborative Leadership: Manage proposals from start to finish.
Promote a positive culture, drive collaboration and excellence, and ensure projects are executed with a focus on process and quality.
Contribute to organization-wide initiatives and serve as a resource and collaborator to colleagues across the organization.
Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, project managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to ensure successful project outcomes.
Team Leadership: May manage and direct the work of others.
Manage work assignments leveraging the strengths of staff, training opportunities, and development of a strong and consistent department ensuring outstanding customer service.
Foster employee engagement and career growth by providing training opportunities, effective feedback, and guidance and setting clear expectations and accountability.
Additional duties as assigned.

Benefits

IME provides an industry-leading comprehensive benefits package.
Full-time employees are eligible to choose from a variety of healthcare coverage options, which become effective the first of the month after hire.
In addition, employees are offered a substantial amount of PTO and are immediately eligible to make contributions to a generously matched and fully vested 401k.

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