Sr Estimator C&I
About The Position
The Senior Estimator C&I (Commercial and Industrial) position is responsible for preparing and completing complex, multi-discipline projects and strategizes competitiveness, profitability, and growth. The Senior Estimator provides leadership to the estimating group and oversees formal bid reviews. Company Overview Since 1912, Sturgeon Electric Company, Inc. (Sturgeon Electric) – a subsidiary of MYR Group Inc. – has provided complex, large-scale electrical construction services for our clients throughout the western United States. As a full-service electrical provider, we offer industry leading electrical transmission, commercial and industrial, and renewable energy services. Sturgeon Electric has two divisions, offering both powerline construction and commercial/industrial electrical construction, making it a full-service electrical provider. Sturgeon Electric’s Commercial and Industrial (C&I) electrical construction division specializes in large-scale commercial electrical projects, telecommunications, traffic signalization, gas distribution, high voltage distribution service and maintenance to clients. We also offer design-build and pre-construction services and has in-house pre-fabrication and AutoCAD capabilities.
Requirements
- Minimum 5 years of electrical construction estimating experience
- Knowledgeable of current local and national electrical codes (N.E.C.)
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints and/or engineering design drawings and documents
- Knowledgeable of electrical materials and methods of installation
- Proficient in using computers, Microsoft Office applications, Accubid, and Bluebeam
- Excellent analytical and organizational skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Proven capability to estimate multiple project types and oversee team performance
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management or a similar field; combination of relevant education and experience considered in lieu of degree
Responsibilities
- Prepare estimates per MYR Group policies and procedures
- Review proposal specifications, drawings, and attend pre-bid meetings to determine scope of work and required contents of estimate in order to prepare quality and accurate estimates for various commercial and industrial projects
- Develops competitive pricing strategies including alternates, value engineering, phasing, and contingency
- Identify qualified suppliers/subcontractors and be responsible to solicit quotes; review quote for completeness and conformance with plans and specs
- Lead and guide estimators in producing precise and comprehensive takeoffs
- Directs subcontractor strategies (scope breakdowns, negotiations, and completeness)
- Develop labor productivity and (installation unit costs where applicable) based on projected site conditions and historical data
- Responsible for the timely completion of all client-required documents, along with all required bid submittal documents
- Participate in estimate review process with internal and external stakeholders and incorporate feedback to improve accuracy
- Own bid compliance and final pricing strategy with leadership
- Contribute your technical expertise to the bid and proposal process by defining construction methodologies, resource requirements, and execution strategies for each project
- Collaborate with construction personnel throughout the project life cycle in tracking and understanding of cost estimates
- Preparation and submission of change orders
- Drive ongoing process improvement by applying structured problem-solving and continuous improvement methodologies
- Empower innovation by building a collaborative environment and prioritizing continuous growth
- Regular and predictable attendance
- Other duties as assigned
- Essential functions of the position are to be performed at a Company-designated office or field location
- Understand and comply with the Company's Code of Business Conduct and Ethics Policy and other industry-specific professional and ethical standards
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Teledoc
- Hearing
- Prescriptions
- Mental Health
- Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
- Short Term Disability
- Retiree Coverage
- Life Insurance
- ThrivePass Health & Wellness Reimbursement Program
- Annual Paid Time Off starting at 15 days
- 10 paid Holidays
- 401(k) Plan with 100% match up to 6%
- Annual profit-sharing potential
- Superior educational assistance program
- Company-paid short and long-term disability
- Company-paid life
- Company-paid accidental death & dismemberment
- Company-paid business travel accident insurance
- Various voluntary plans available including supplemental vision, accident and critical illness, ID theft, group legal, group auto & home, and additional voluntary life insurance plans for employee and dependents
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
