Low Voltage Estimator

Morley-Moss Inc. • Sunnyvale, TX

3d • Onsite

About The Position

LOW VOLTAGE ESTIMATOR
Job Title: Low Voltage Estimator
Location: Sunnyvale, TX
Reports to: Low Voltage Division Manager
COMPANY OVERVIEW
Morley Moss is a wholly owned subsidiary of EMCOR Group, Inc. EMCOR is the world’s leading provider of mechanical and electrical construction and facilities services, including planning, consulting, and operations and maintenance. Morley Moss is part of EMCOR Construction Services, a $800 million firm with offices throughout the United States and is ranked as one of the nation’s largest electrical contractors.
Since 1984, Morley-Moss has built its foundation on consistently exceeding the expectations of clients with an emphasis on the core values of honesty, integrity and value. Morley-Moss provides the highest level of customer service through quality, cutting edge technologies, continuing education and an unrelenting safety policy.
SUMMARY
The Estimator is responsible for estimating and providing management with detailed pricing for development of bid quotations and bid packages. He or she should have relevant experience in preparing cost estimates for product manufacturing, construction projects, or services to aid management in bidding on or determining price of product or service. He or she may specialize according to particular service performed or type of product manufactured.

Requirements

• 5+ years related experience in the construction industry.
• High School diploma or GED required.
• Knowledge of the construction industry and contract documentation.
• Working knowledge of federal, state, and city regulations and guidelines.
• Must demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, (i.e. Outlook, Word and Excel)
• Familiarity with Accubid, and other electrical, technical, or construction programs.
• Familiarity with project management/document control software.
• Familiarity with construction/financial software packages.
• Must demonstrate integrity, honesty, professionalism and commitment to company values.
• Must be self-motivated and able to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Must have excellent organizational, communication, strategic, technical, analytical, problem solving, and multi-tasking skills.
• Must have high standards of quality with attention to detail.
• Must possess ability to manage and supervise personnel.
• Must build positive working relationships with multiple levels of employees, management, suppliers, and customers.
• Must have the demonstrated ability to effectively communicate in English, cooperate, and collaborate with multiple levels of customer, 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.

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 and bid documents; review and understand scope for project turnover
• Attend walkthroughs, pre-bid and scope clarification meetings
• Quantitative take-off and computer entry
• Prepare scope letters and proposals
• Maintain relationships with customers, General Contractors, vendors and subcontractors
• Ability to 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
• Ensure documents are centrally saved in the company’s drive within the confidential estimating folder(s)
• Assist project managers with takeoffs and pricing changes in work
• Escalate critical and/or sensitive issues to the Vice President of Preconstruction with recommendation for resolution.
• Comply with all Company operating policies, procedures, and safety programs as established.
• Perform additional assignments as required by the needs of the company or as directed by executives.

Benefits

• We offer our employees a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package and are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success.
• Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
• As a leading provider of mechanical and electrical construction, facilities services, and energy infrastructure, we offer employees a competitive salary and benefits package and we are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success.
• Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED