Sr. Estimator C&I

MYR Group•Phoenix, AZ

12h•Onsite

About The Position

The Sr Estimator is an integral part of the electrical construction process and ensures competitiveness, profitability, and growth while maintaining and growing relationships with internal and external customers and clients. The Sr Estimator is responsible for preparing complete cost estimates as well as responses to Requests for Proposals (RFP's) for commercial and industrial electrical construction projects. Another key responsibility is the mentoring and training of Estimators and Estimator Trainees. 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
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management or similar field; combination of relevant education and experience considered in lieu of degree
Working knowledge of local electrical codes
Proven ability to read and understand civil, architectural, structural, mechanical, etc. plans and specifications to include blueprints, proposals and other relevant documents
Working knowledge of electrical materials and methods of installation
General knowledge of engineered material costs
Proficient with Microsoft Office applications, Bluebeam, Accubid and/or other estimating software
Excellent analytical, organizational, verbal, written, and communication skills
Team player mentality
Self-driven with the ability to stay on-task for extended periods of time while working independently

Nice To Haves

Estimating experience in industrial, high‑tech manufacturing, hospital, data center, and/or wastewater and water treatment plant projects is preferred

Responsibilities

Prepare complete labor and material cost estimates
Outline and prepare responses to RFP's and RFQ's
Follow company Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's) for Estimating
Develop strategies for being awarded projects
Help maintain and develop estimating database
Develop relationships with clients
Assist other members of the Estimating team with cost estimates and bid package preparation
Review and evaluate Estimating staff performance
Act as a first point of contact for members of the Estimating team
Coordinate with Project Management
Maintain bid log and report to corporate
Prepare bills of material and other information for use by Purchasing
Determine constructability requirements via field walk-downs with customer, subcontractor, and construction personnel
Compare various project documents for accuracy and consistency as well as data entry
Perform field take-offs/evaluations for estimate preparation
Participate in estimate review process with internal and external stake holders
Assist construction personnel throughout the project lifecycle in tracking and understanding of cost estimates
Prepare and submit change orders
Follow-up at the end of projects to close any loops in the estimating process to include invoicing and cost tracking
Essential functions of this position are to be performed in a Company-designated office or field location
May manage Estimating and BIM departments
Other duties as assigned
Regular and predictable attendance
Essential functions of this 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, if applicable