Lead Electrical Estimator

Job Description

Job Description

Summary

The Lead Electrical Estimator is responsible for managing, estimating, and coordinating bids for potential projects, both small and large-scale commercials, under the supervision of the Chief Estimator.

Essential Functions :

• Estimate labor and material costs for upcoming commercial projects, with project takeoffs ranging from $2 million to $10 million in value.
• Perform a comprehensive electrical material take-off from bid documents.
• Review and fully understand job-specific specifications and scope requirements.
• Track and maintain bid due dates, meetings, walk-throughs, and addendum changes.
• Communicate regularly with clients, vendors, and subcontractors to ensure deadlines are met.
• Collaborate closely with the Chief Estimator and the Vice President of Preconstruction to communicate project details before deadlines.
• Build relationships with project management staff to facilitate the smooth transition of awarded projects from pre-construction to construction.
• Attend meetings with general contractors, architects, engineers, etc., as needed to understand project requirements.
• Provide peer-review and guidance for estimators and junior estimators in the preparation of takeoffs, proposal letters, and other bid-related documentation.
• Assist with business development and marketing initiatives as requested.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

The above responsibilities are not listed in order of priority and may evolve as the needs of the company change.

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Salary Range : Negotiable Based Upon Experience.

Company Description

A-1 Electrical Contractors, Inc. is a family-run business that has been serving the greater New Orleans area and the Northshore for over 50 years. A-1 specializes in providing all aspects of electrical services. We maintain strong relationships with a large group of Architects, General Contractors, and Business Owners throughout the area, and we pride ourselves on our strong reputation, which is the result of quality work that speaks for itself.

A-1’s staff consists of highly trained and committed engineers, project managers, estimators, electricians, draftsman, and support persons. The average tenure of our staff is over ten years. This fact is an important contributor to the quality of services rendered to our clients. A-1 is unique from other electrical firms in the fact that we have in house engineers to help with our design build projects. The practical experience of our electricians, combined with the technical expertise of our engineers, creates an impressive design build team. Our skilled staff works together on a common goal to provide practical, timely, and cost effective solutions for its clients.

Company Description

A-1 Electrical Contractors, Inc. is a family-run business that has been serving the greater New Orleans area and the Northshore for over 50 years. A-1 specializes in providing all aspects of electrical services. We maintain strong relationships with a large group of Architects, General Contractors, and Business Owners throughout the area, and we pride ourselves on our strong reputation, which is the result of quality work that speaks for itself.\r\n\r\nA-1’s staff consists of highly trained and committed engineers, project managers, estimators, electricians, draftsman, and support persons. The average tenure of our staff is over ten years. This fact is an important contributor to the quality of services rendered to our clients. A-1 is unique from other electrical firms in the fact that we have in house engineers to help with our design build projects. The practical experience of our electricians, combined with the technical expertise of our engineers, creates an impressive design build team. Our skilled staff works together on a common goal to provide practical, timely, and cost effective solutions for its clients.