Sr. Electrical Estimator

Job Description

Job Description

Salary :

NOTE : This job description represents a summary of the typical functions of the job and is not considered to be an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, and duties. The responsibilities, tasks, and duties of the jobholder might differ from those outlined specifically in the job description; other duties, as assigned, will become part of the job.

It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment and not to engage in discrimination against or harassment of any persons employed or seeking employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender , gender expression , gender identity , pregnancy , physical or mental disability, medical condition (cancerrelated or genetic characteristics), genetic information (including family medical history), ancestry, marital status, age, sexual orientation, citizenship, or service in the uniformed services (as defined by the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act of 1994) as well as state military and naval service. This policy applies to all employment practices, including recruitment, selection, promotion, transfer, merit increase, salary, training and development, demotion, and separation.

Position Summary

The Sr. Electrical Estimator will be responsible for directing, coordinating, and supervising the assigned team in developing and preparing detailed cost estimates from beginning to end. Responsible for maintaining existing accounts, and ensuring deadlines are met for budgeting and bidding electrical projects. Embrace an estimating technique that includes the ability to analyze customer needs, communicate & price appropriate solutions, and facilitate sales to closure.

Core Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and strengthen vendor and customer relationships.
• Create bid proposals for sales opportunities assigned
• Experience and ability to perform design-build and plan & spec commercial / light industrial electrical estimating.
• Assign estimating work to subordinates. Advise and provide technical support as needed.
• Create estimates from beginning to end as necessary to meet department goals
• Review and evaluate project plans and specifications, bid documents, and other relevant project documents to determine scope of work and profitability for the company.
• Identify any inconsistent issues, conflicts, and other opportunities in the bid documents.
• Identify strategies to create bid advantages.
• Assist with expansion strategies to further retain and penetrate existing accounts.
• Assist with achieving sales plan and account retention targets.
• Ensure historical data is documented and archived on each quoted project.
• Assist with coaching, training, etc.
• Attend weekly estimating meetings to discuss bid status and present / solve problems.
• Assist with optimizing Estimating Systems including database maintenance, assembly creation, and material / labor price verifications.
• Know company Estimating Processes and ensure they are followed.
• Attend project meetings as needed to assist in analyzing / solving project issues.
• Responsible for ensuring job walks are attended to observe field conditions that may affect the construction, may impact the prospective bid, and / or may impact the pre-construction design and build.
• Deal directly with General Contractor, Vendor and / or Customer as a company representative regarding the estimate.
• Request material and equipment quotes from vendors and equipment suppliers.
• Understand the National Electric Code in order to review drawings for accuracy and completeness.
• Ensure information is entered into the estimating system accurately.
• Ensure that estimates are complete, well-organized, and ready for review before the given deadline.
• Communicate with customers to define the project scope, address deficiencies, negotiate pricing and build relationships.
• Prepares and presents completed estimating packages to company executives and senior management.
• Follow up on all bid projects and accurately forecast future awards / probabilities.
• Properly transfer awarded projects to operations team and perform buyouts when necessary.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to ensure efficient and effective processes, completion of tasks and projects, and smooth operation of department.
• Able to multi-task and work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Communicate effectively with office personnel, engineers, architects, general contractors, customers, and team members. Is courteous and cordial to customers.
• Anticipate potential problems; is proactive and takes action before potential problems become real problems.
• Established and maintain high performance and quality standards
• Is a team player - a positive, well-organized, proactive force to support profit and growth of the Company.

Supervisory Responsibilities

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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