Senior Electrical Estimator

Everus Construction Group • Portland, OR

16h

About The Position

The Senior Electrical Estimator leads technical estimates for electrical projects, from bid preparation through job closeout documentation for the customer. The role involves full preconstruction efforts, project takeoffs and data entry, vendor and subcontractor coordination, estimate development, and collaboration with project controls and project management. The estimator also represents OEG in preconstruction meetings with owners, architects, engineers, and general contractors, and helps guide cost reviews and manage budgets through preconstruction.

Requirements

• Working knowledge of electrical construction and theory, normally acquired through completion of an electrical training program or related field experience.
• Five years of experience in electrical estimating.
• Experience with calculations and Accubid entry for indirect costs, general conditions, subcontractor quotations, and vendor quotations.
• Experience in full preconstruction efforts.
• Design-build experience, including laying out devices to meet code requirements and incorporating narratives into one-line and other electrical drawing formats for estimates and delivery to general contractors.
• Experience estimating projects of $30 million or larger without assistance.
• Excellent human relations skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Demonstrated conceptual estimating and financial analytical skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to guide estimators and delegate work as needed on large-scale projects.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Must submit to periodic background checks when unescorted access to security-sensitive business locations or systems requires them; additional checks may be required depending on position.
• Travel of up to 10%.

Nice To Haves

• Leadership experience in a field environment.
• Construction management degree.
• Experience in the construction industry.

Responsibilities

• Complete estimates for projects of all sizes through every phase of the estimating process.
• Coordinate with vendors and subcontractors.
• Develop and maintain relationships with vendors and general contractors, remaining aware of upcoming opportunities.
• Perform takeoffs and data entry.
• Prepare scope letters.
• Estimate projects with designated margins.
• Prepare estimates so they can be used for cost-to-complete tracking and project phasing.
• Prepare and update post-bid files documenting competition, competitive price levels, square-foot pricing, and man-hours for future use.
• Attend company meetings and provide updates on prospective projects and projects in-house.
• Attend monthly estimator meetings.
• Offer ideas and systems to improve company coordination and profitability.
• Work with the project controls team to develop and refine company procedures and processes.
• Represent OEG in meetings with owners, architects, engineers, and general contractors, guiding the team through cost reviews.
• Manage the budget through preconstruction jointly with the Project Manager.
• Perform other tasks and special projects as assigned.
• Uphold and promote the Everus 4EVER Strategy.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Company-paid term life insurance and AD&D coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match and company contribution.
• PTO accrual of up to 120 hours in a full year, subject to plan terms thereafter.
• Seven company-paid holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed