Senior Electrical Estimator

Rosendin•Coppell, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Rosendin is seeking a Senior Electrical Estimator to join their team. This role is responsible for preparing and completing bid/submittal documents and cost estimates for electrical construction projects. The Senior Estimator will act as the Lead Estimator for projects, collaborating with other estimators, suppliers, and customers to finalize estimates. Rosendin is one of the largest electrical contractors in the United States, employing over 7,000 people and is the largest employee-owned company in the industry, offering employees ownership and the benefit of being a shareholder in a growing company.

Requirements

Read and interpret blueprints and/or engineering design drawings
Perform arithmetic calculations for estimating
Estimate all types of projects and to coordinate and supervise group work effort essential
Mentor and assist with the development of Estimators
Identify and meet customers’ needs, expectations, and requirements
Proficient in using a computer and Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.)
Prioritize and manage multiple tasks and change priorities as necessary
Work under pressure and adapt to changing requirements with a positive attitude
Oral and written communication skills as for the position
Self-motivated, proactive and an effective team player
Interact effectively and professionally with all levels of employees, both management and staff alike, vendors, clients, and others

Nice To Haves

Experience in Accubid estimating software, Livecount Cloud, and Bluebeam software preferred
Experience in CAD or 3D software preferred
Can be a combination of education, training, and relevant experience

Responsibilities

Prepare estimate from quantity take-off on project and complete estimate to computer printout.
Identify parts of project that may be key to making a competitive estimate.
Review proposal specifications, drawings, and attend pre-bid meetings to determine scope of work and contents of estimate.
Evaluate areas for potential value engineering cost savings.
Provide leadership to personnel preparing discipline sub estimates for assigned bids.
Ensure all working documents and data are maintained to back-up estimate figures.
Develop labor productivity and (installation unit costs where applicable) based on projected site conditions and historical data.
Prepare detailed listing of material and equipment items for the estimate and to obtain quotes.
Identify qualified suppliers/subcontractors and be responsible for soliciting quotes.
Review quotes for completeness and conformance with plans and specs.
Responsible for the timely completion of all client-required documents.
Draft scope/proposal letters for bid and negotiated projects.
Prior to the issuing of the formal bid package, provide the Chief Estimator with a detailed review of scope, technical requirements, and pricing for the estimated bid package.
After the successful bid at project turnover, meet with the Project Management departments to fully explain job scope, potential areas of attention and other aspects for the successful transition of the project.
Maintain files of all working documents to back-up estimate figures and update the Rosendin approved estimating program.