Senior Estimator (Joe Rundle)

EC Electric • Redmond, OR

40d • $125,000 - $162,000

About The Position

The Low Voltage Senior Estimator leads preconstruction and estimating efforts for low voltage systems. This position develops complete, accurate, and competitive proposals; establishes estimate and bid strategies; manages risk; coordinates vendors and subcontractors; and maintains estimate quality. The Senior Estimator balances delegation with effective self-performance, directs the work of estimators assigned to each pursuit, and collaborates with operations, clients, and leadership to achieve successful outcomes.

Requirements

• Proven experience leading low voltage estimates valued at more than $2 million.
• Experience preparing conceptual estimates, competitive bids, negotiated proposals, alternates, and detailed change orders.
• Proficiency with Bluebeam for quantity takeoffs and with ConEst or comparable assembly-based estimating software.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications, particularly Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams, and SharePoint.
• Strong understanding of labor units, crew composition, productivity adjustment factors, and construction means and methods.
• Strong understanding of contracting methods, RFP compliance, scope development, proposal strategy, and change-order pricing.
• Working knowledge of applicable electrical, communications, life-safety, and accessibility codes, standards, and regulations.
• Ability to analyze complex documents, reconcile incomplete or conflicting information, and convert findings into clear estimating assumptions and decisions.
• Strong written, verbal, presentation, negotiation, and stakeholder-coordination skills.
• Strong mathematical ability, including practical application of quantities, fractions, percentages, ratios, proportions, labor extensions, and cost analysis.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a high-volume, deadline-driven environment while maintaining accuracy and organization.
• Strategic thinking, sound judgment, attention to detail, initiative, and practical problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

• Data and Communications: structured cabling, telecommunications, information technology, inside plant and outside plant fiber, voice/data, audio visual, distributed antenna systems, paging, sound masking, clocks, and broadcast systems.
• Security: access control, video surveillance, and intrusion detection systems.
• Life Safety and Clinical Systems: fire alarm, mass notification, nurse call, life safety systems, and very early smoke detection apparatus (VESDA).
• Building Automation and Controls: building automation systems, building management systems, direct digital controls, HVAC controls, SCADA, instrumentation, and facility management systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of complete, accurate, and competitive responses to Requests for Proposals (RFPs).
• Review project plans, specifications, bid documents, codes, standards, schedules, and related information to define scope, identify risk, and establish the estimating approach.
• Identify document conflicts, omissions, scope gaps, and constructability concerns; coordinate timely clarifications and recommend practical solutions.
• Develop estimate plans, bid schedules, work assignments, and closeout requirements for assigned pursuits.
• Prepare and review quantity takeoffs using Bluebeam and estimating software, including ConEst or comparable assembly-based platforms.
• Summarize takeoffs into definable bid units consistent with RFP requirements and company estimating standards.
• Develop and validate labor units, crew assumptions, productivity factors, subcontract values, material pricing, equipment costs, and indirect costs.
• Identify, solicit, and coordinate qualified suppliers, manufacturers, integrators, and subcontractors; level quotations for scope, exclusions, compliance, and risk.
• Prepare conceptual estimates, budgets, unit pricing, alternates, allowances, and detailed change-order estimates with supporting documentation.
• Lead estimate kickoff, progress review, risk review, and bid close meetings.
• Perform quality-control reviews of takeoffs, pricing, labor, quotations, scope narratives, assumptions, exclusions, and proposal documents before submission.
• Develop pricing, scope, procurement, and value-engineering strategies that improve competitiveness and reduce project risk.
• Lead the estimating process for assigned pursuits and clearly communicate scope, schedule, responsibilities, risks, and decision points.
• Balance delegation with effective self-performance while monitoring the quality, accuracy, and productivity of estimators assigned to the pursuit.
• Use independent judgment to evaluate scope of work, define estimating approaches, and develop bid strategies that support complete and competitive proposals.
• Assist the Estimating Services Director in maintaining cost databases, labor-productivity data, assemblies, and estimating benchmarks for low voltage systems.
• Assist in developing, implementing, and maintaining estimating standards, templates, tools, and quality-control processes that improve accuracy, consistency, and efficiency.
• Monitor changes to applicable codes, standards, technologies, and construction practices; document estimating impacts and communicate required updates.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Opportunity for a discretionary year-end bonus.
• 401k with a 40% employer match (up to federal limit.)
• paid holidays and PTO
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, 401k plan and Employee Assistance Program.

What This Job Offers

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