Chief Electrical Estimator (Head of the Estimating)

InPwr, Inc. is looking for a seasonedChief Electrical Estimatorto join our dynamic team! We are an award-winning electrical design-build firm headquartered in Indianapolis, IN, with offices in Denver, CO, Los Angeles, CA, and Naples, FL. Named a 2019, 2022, 2023, and 2024 Top Places to Work, we believe in building it better, focus on complex opportunities, and taking the electrical design to the next level, with licenses in over forty states and projects across the nation.

We InPwr people through personal commitment, relentless dedication, and driving results together.

Come Join our Team!

Chief Electrical Estimator

Location: The options for location are Indianapolis, Indiana, and Denver, Colorado.

Onsite: Monday-Friday (Full-Time)

Provide an attractive relocation package for individuals who are open to moving to Indianapolis, Indiana.

SUMMARY

The Chief Electrical Estimatordirects theestimatingdepartment and establishes technical standards and procedures. The Estimating Director has overall responsibility for the training and staffing ofthe estimatingdepartment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Management
  • Provide ongoing supervision and accountability for the Stop Gate estimating processes.
  • Enforce InPwr Inc. policies and procedures specific to Human Resources guidelines.
  • Continually assess estimating personnel as it applies to individual's job qualifications, performance, and compensation evaluations.
• Accountability
• Leadership
  • Promote and reinforce InPwr core values to all personnel.
  • Value highly collaborative solution-oriented relationships with departmental Directors of Project Management, General Superintendents, Project Coordination, Human Resources, Engineering, and Design.
• Training
• Effectively communicating and collaborating with customers regarding the customer RFP and InPwr bid proposal processes, including but not limited to the following:
  • Managing customer expectations regarding bid deadlines and proposal deliverable.
  • Reviewing bid proposal documents for follow-up RFI and general questions.
• Negotiating with vendor partners, including manufacturers, distributors, and subcontractors.
• Effectively communicating and executing strategies regarding bid proposal follow-up efforts and bid results.

Estimating Overview:

• Executing all estimating processes and personnel
• Strategize new bid opportunities by collaborating with Business Development personnel, project managers, and/or designated account managers and preconstruction support.
• Lead and organize new bid estimate strategy planning sessions.
• Implement and maintain quality control of the Stop Gate 1 process.
• Assign estimating tasks based on the experience and aptitude of personnel.
• Develop and monitor preliminary and final InPwr scope price proposals.
• Supervision of all customer bid documentation, including RFP, construction drawings, specifications, and supplemental vendor documentation.
• Supervision of all InPwr subcontractor and vendor quotations and preliminary submittals supporting the bid proposal process.
• Supervision of all requirements specific to the Authority Having Jurisdiction, local utility company requirements, state and local requirements superseding or supplemental to NEC requirements.
• Ongoing and final review and analysis of all estimates and project deliverables.
• Provide oversight and or perform control takeoff estimates and change order budget pricing as requested from and in coordination with project managers.
• Weekly update of bid tracking documentation for estimating purposes.
• Weekly updating of senior leadership to current bid project status.
• Weekly updating information for the global Confidential List.

TECHNOLOGY & TOOLS

• • Microsoft Office
  • Accubid
  • Construction Document & Review Process

QUALIFICATIONS & COMPETENCIES

• (10) Years of electrical industry estimating experience.
• Possess at minimum (1) Master's electrical license.
  • Effectively communicating interdepartmental coordination of project deliverables.
  • Electrical Industry Expertise and General Knowledge
    • Working knowledge of the National Electrical Code and electrical theory.
    • Proficient skills in reading construction drawings, specifications, electrical submittals.
    • Extensive experience in layout of electrical equipment and systems.
    • Expertise in design and engineering concepts specifically diagrammatic one lines, load calculations, feeder and branch circuit analysis.

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance 100% company paid for employees
• Paid vacation & holidays
• 401(k) company match
• 30-day paid sabbatical every 5 years of employment
• Stable employment with a growing company
• Highly competitive salary

Working/ Environment/ Physical Demands tosuccessfully perform the essential functions of this job:

• Job Requires working in all elements, depending on job location, time of year.
• Must be able to utilize construction site sanitary facilities.
• Work in restricted areas.
• Wear personal protective equipment (hard hat, safety glasses always), respirator when required.
• Able to work 8-10 hours per day, 40-50 hours per week.
  

EEO, Drug Free Workplace Safetyhas always been our priority. Along with the usual protocols to protect our workforce, vendors, and business partners, weve implemented additional safety standards, specifically in response to minimizing the possibility of transmission of the COVID-19 virus. Along with CDC recommended guidelines associated with hand-sanitization and safe-distancing, weve established procedures to reduce exposure and susceptibility. These include providing personnel with appropriate PPE, limiting non-essential foot traffic, added cleaning protocols, and encouraging open lines of communication for feedback, questions, and concerns. Employment contingent upon successful completion of background investigation and drug screening. Smoke-free workplace. Drug-free work environment according to Federal Law.

InPwr Inc is not currently hiring individuals for this position who now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status. Our hiring process includes drug & alcohol screening, E-verify, driving record, and background check. InPwr Inc.is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Visit us at www.inpwrinc.com to apply online!