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Estimator

Bergelectric•Escondido, CA
•$25 - $35

About The Position

The Estimator calculates the cost of electrical construction by reviewing and evaluating available documents and developing accurate, competitive, and profitable bid proposals for a variety of national electrical projects. The role includes analyzing project plans and conditions, seeking value engineering and bid advantages, identifying document conflicts, obtaining and reviewing vendor quotes, preparing bid materials, and supporting preconstruction and project pursuits. The Estimator also communicates bid progress to project stakeholders and assists with project turnover after award.

Requirements

  • At least 5 years of electrical estimating experience for commercial and industrial projects.
  • Experience estimating projects valued at $5 million and above.
  • Advanced skills with MS Office.
  • Excellent time management and organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

  • Experience using Accubid and Accubid LiveCount.

Responsibilities

  • Review and evaluate project plans, specifications, bid documents, and other relevant documents to identify project needs and develop bid proposals.
  • Calculate electrical construction costs based on available project documents.
  • Analyze projects for value engineering options, accounting for job conditions that may affect labor and materials.
  • Identify inconsistencies, conflicts, and other problems in bid documents.
  • Identify strategies to create bid advantages.
  • Anticipate potential problems and devise solutions proactively.
  • Prepare RFI questions.
  • Request material and equipment quotes from vendors and equipment suppliers.
  • Review quotes for compliance with quote requests and accuracy.
  • Develop and maintain positive relationships with vendors.
  • Prepare bid documents, including project-specific scope letters, Blue Sheets, and Evaluations with adjustments for buy-outs, labor rates, productivity, and other factors.
  • Assist in preparing budget pricing.
  • Attend estimating, sales, and project meetings to discuss bid status and present or resolve issues.
  • Perform job walks as needed to observe field conditions that may affect construction, bids, preconstruction designs, or build services.
  • Keep company management, project management, clients, general contractors, and other project stakeholders informed of bid progress.
  • Manage preconstruction activities during the design phase of design-build and design-assist projects.
  • Assist with turnover meetings to the operations team after a project is awarded.
  • Assist with project pursuits and interviews as needed.

Benefits

  • Medical insurance.
  • Dental insurance.
  • Vision insurance.
  • 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching.

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