Senior Estimator (Special Projects Division)

Morley-Moss Inc.•Sunnyvale, TX

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Morley Moss, Inc. is seeking a Senior Estimator to join their Special Projects Division (SPD). This role involves constructing, renovating, and installing electrical system components for data centers, facilities maintenance, electrical system upgrades, and other critical infrastructure. The company focuses on keeping facilities at the cutting edge of efficiency and technology.

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.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel).
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.
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.

Nice To Haves

Prior Estimating experience in Electrical Construction or similar field is preferred.
Familiarity with Accubid, Onscreen/Live Count, and other electrical, technical, or construction programs.

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 walk-throughs, pre-bid and scope clarification meetings.
Perform 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.