Sr. Estimator

MYR Group•Henderson, CO

7h•$95,000 - $135,000•Onsite

About The Position

Sturgeon Electric’s Commercial and Industrial (C&I) electrical construction division specializes in large-scale commercial electrical projects. Sturgeon Electric has experience performing projects under Integrated Lean Project Delivery methods, and also offers pre-construction services, in-house pre-fabrication capabilities, and Building Information Modeling (BIM) capabilities. 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 (RFO's) for commercial and industrial electrical construction projects. Another key responsibility is the mentoring and training of Estimators and Estimator Trainees. This is a job posting to create a pool of qualified candidates for key roles. While immediate openings may not be available, your application will be matched to future vacancies. There is no application deadline; applications are accepted continuously. Company Overview Since 1912, Sturgeon Electric Company, Inc., a subsidiary of MYR Group, Inc, has provided comprehensive electrical construction services to clients throughout the western U.S. Sturgeon Electric has two divisions, offering both power line construction and commercial/industrial electrical construction, making it a full-service electrical provider.

Requirements

Minimum 5 years of electrical construction estimating experience
Knowledgeable of current local and national electrical codes (N.E.C.)
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

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

Benefits

Salary $95,000-$135,000/year
Commensurate with experience, paid weekly. Posted salary ranges are made in good faith. MYR Group reserves the right to adjust ranges depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate.
Comprehensive benefits package - Medical, Dental, Vision, Teledoc, Hearing, Prescriptions, Mental Health, Employee Assistance Plan (EAP), Short Term Disability, Retiree Coverage, and Life Insurance under LINECo – (Low deductibles and out-of-pocket maximums) - Fifteen Dollar weekly premium for employee or employee plus family coverage.
ThrivePass Health & Wellness Reimbursement Program - Twelve hundred dollars annually for health and wellbeing-related purchases.
Annual Paid Time Off starting at 15 days plus 10 paid Holidays (our Cultural Celebration Day is a floating holiday).
Generous 401(k) Plan with 100% match up to 6%; immediate vesting, and Annual profit-sharing potential.
Superior educational assistance program (support for educational costs, internal training, and more!).
Company-paid short and long-term disability, life, and 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.