Senior Electrical Estimator

Southland Industries • Houston, TX

76d

About The Position

Provide and/or coordinate full estimating services on all projects including large, complex electrical projects. Mentor junior estimators.

Requirements

• Successful track record estimating and negotiating large, complex projects.
• Thorough knowledge of company procedures, estimating techniques, ConEst or applicable estimating software, cost control systems and accounts.
• Ability to successfully coordinate and supervise group work effort.
• Superior technical, analytical, organizational and communication skills.
• Working knowledge and understanding of current NEC chapters 1 thru 4.
• 8-10 years estimating, cost control and/or engineering experience related to mechanical or electrical construction.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and lead total estimating effort relevant to bid or project.
• Provide complete conceptual and final estimating input on complex projects.
• Review proposal specifications, drawings, attend pre-bid meetings, etc., to determine scope of work and required contents of project estimate.
• Utilize and understand historical data from estimate, purchase orders, subcontracts, productivity analysis reports, etc., as part of risk management.
• Prepare estimates by calculating complete takeoff for scope of work using ConEst (Intellibid) estimating software.
• Interpret and/or fill in scope gaps when drawings or design is unfinished. Seek assistance from Engineering when required.
• Identify any unique quality control provisions or safety requirements for the project and incorporate related costs into bid.
• Identify any schedule requirements for the project and incorporate related costs into bid.
• Ascertain any risks related to the project to guarantee that provisions are made for those risks and incorporate related costs into bid.
• Incorporate project information, qualifications, clarifications, and exclusions into standard proposal letter template for final execution with precon Team.
• Develop final estimate summary sheet and coordinate with Chief/Estimating Manager to finalize related items including general conditions work sheet.
• Ensure that estimates are complete, well-organized and ready for review before the given deadline.
• Maintain files of working documents as back-ups.
• Coordinate with the field operations team on successful bids to provide a thorough transition to the project team.
• Follow awarded contracts, as assigned - may include estimating additional work items, change orders, procuring material, etc.
• Provide leadership and mentor junior estimators and other members of the Preconstruction group.
• Perform additional assignments per supervisor's direction.
• Confirm compliance and accuracy of all vendor quotes with scope of work and specifications.
• Maintain and update vendor call list.
• Develop, maintain, and submit a conformed set of drawings and documents to operations for secured projects.
• Review estimating book with Chief Estimator prior to turnover.
• Execute Spec Review Form for all bidding projects.

Benefits

• 401(k) Plan
• Competitive Pay
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Term Life, AD&D Insurance, and Voluntary Life Insurance
• Disability Income Protection Insurance
• Pre-tax Flexible Spending Plans (Health and Dependent Care)
• Holidays/Vacation/Personal Time/Life Events Leave
• Numerous training opportunities and company-paid membership for professional associations and licenses

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Specialty Trade Contractors
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees