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Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in preparing and completing bid documents and cost estimates for electrical construction projects, with a strong ability to read blueprints and engineering drawings. Proficient in utilizing estimating software and managing project scopes while mentoring junior estimators.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Bid PreparationCost EstimationBlueprint InterpretationAccubid Estimating SoftwareMicrosoft Office Proficiency
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Hard Skills
Cost EstimationQuantity Take-OffsValue EngineeringLabor Productivity AnalysisMaterial Listing PreparationArithmetic CalculationsProject Scope ReviewEstimating Program MaintenanceSupplier QualificationProposal Drafting
Soft Skills
Oral CommunicationWritten CommunicationTeam CollaborationAdaptabilitySelf-Motivation
Tools & Technologies
Accubid Estimating SoftwareLivecount CloudBluebeam SoftwareCAD Software3D Software
Certifications & Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Construction ManagementBachelor’s Degree in Engineering
Industry Keywords
Electrical ConstructionEstimatingConstruction ProjectsSupplier ManagementProject Management
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesCloud
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Prepare and complete bid/submittal documents and cost estimates for electrical construction projects
- Serve as lead estimator for projects
- Work with estimators, suppliers, and customers to complete estimates
- Prepare estimates from quantity take-offs through computer printout
- Identify project elements key to competitive estimates
- Review proposal specifications and drawings and attend pre-bid meetings to determine scope and estimate contents
- Evaluate potential value-engineering cost savings
- Lead personnel preparing discipline sub-estimates
- Maintain working documents and data supporting estimate figures
- Develop labor productivity and installation unit costs based on site conditions and historical data
- Prepare detailed material and equipment listings and obtain quotes
- Identify qualified suppliers/subcontractors and solicit and review quotes
- Complete client-required documents on time
- Draft scope/proposal letters for bid and negotiated projects
- Review scope, technical requirements, and pricing with the Chief Estimator before formal bid submission
- Explain job scope and areas requiring attention to Project Management during project turnover
- Maintain estimate files and update the approved estimating program
Requirements
What you’ll need- Read and interpret blueprints and/or engineering design drawings
- Perform arithmetic calculations required for estimating
- Estimate all types of projects and coordinate and supervise group work effort
- Mentor and assist with the development of Estimators
- Identify and meet customers’ needs, expectations, and requirements
- Proficient in using a computer and Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.)
- Prioritize and manage multiple tasks and change priorities as necessary
- Work under pressure and adapt to changing requirements with a positive attitude
- Oral and written communication skills as required for the position
- Self-motivated, proactive, and an effective team player
- Interact effectively and professionally with employees, management, staff, vendors, clients, and others
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field
- Minimum 4 years’ estimating or other relevant experience in closing construction estimates
- Experience in Accubid estimating software, Livecount Cloud, and Bluebeam software preferred
- Experience in CAD or 3D software preferred
- Combination of education, training, and relevant experience may be accepted
- Relocation required to one of the listed locations
- On-site work required
- Up to 10% travel
Benefits
Comp & perks- Competitive compensation
- Full benefits
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- 401k
- Annual bonus program based upon performance, profitability, and achievement
- 17 PTO days per year plus 10 paid holidays
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
- Term Life, AD&D Insurance, and Voluntary Life Insurance
- Disability Income Protection Insurance
- Pre-tax Flexible Spending Plans (Health and Dependent Care)
- Charitable Giving Match with our Rosendin Foundation
- Relocation assistance