EC- ELECTRICAL ESTIMATOR

ELECTRICAL ESTIMATOR

Delta Construction Partners is a national executive search firm for the nation's premier electrical and general contractors and industry professionals. Delta has been retained by a confidential client to conduct a search for an Electrical Estimator.

Electrical Estimator Compensation & Benefits:

Total compensation for the Electrical Estimator is competitive and commensurate with experience.

• Competitive base salary
• Health Plans including Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Healthcare Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Program with Incentives
• 401K Savings and Profit Sharing Plan with Matching Contributions
• Life/AD&D Insurance and Supplemental Voluntary and Dependent Life Insurance
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Hospital Indemnity and Critical Illness coverage
• Company Paid Holiday, Vacation, and Sick Leave
• Career-Based Training and Professional Development Program
• Direct Deposit
• Relocation Assistance
• Drug-Free Workplace environment
• E-Verify Employer

Electrical Estimator Duties & Responsibilities:

Pre-Bid Process

• Review and understand project bid documents including plans, specifications, addenda, and related correspondence
• Attend pre-bid meetings as required to gather pertinent information
• Visit project sites to ascertain local and project-specific information needed for bid preparation
• Solicit participation from required vendors and subcontractors and follow up for timely quote delivery
• Perform all necessary quantity surveys for assigned area
• Assemble complete estimates for assigned division
• Predict and enter labor, material, subcontract, and construction equipment costs
• Provide bid sponsor with questions and clarifications needed for detailed estimate preparation
• Prepare for and attend all required plan reviews
• Prepare for and attend bid reviews with invited management
• Take extra measures to ensure quality and accuracy of takeoffs and cost estimates
• Assist Design-Build bid sponsors with estimates based on preliminary documents

Bid Process

• Maintain Vendor/Subcontractor database with firms engaged in all areas
• React to and coordinate with other estimators and bid sponsor regarding issues discovered
• Prepare spreadsheets to evaluate all vendors and subcontractors
• Prepare spreadsheets to evaluate and compare subcontractor bids to company self-performance
• Provide bid sponsor with bid day support including best estimate
• Provide bid sponsor with information required to complete bid documents on bid day
• Support efforts to obtain Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation
• Obtain prequalification information from subcontractors

Post-Bid Process

• On projects expected to be awarded, provide all estimate information to estimating coordinator for hand-off meetings
• Prepare for and attend hand-off meetings to transfer information to project teams
• Respond to questions from management teams as they begin projects
• Assist project teams in value engineering processes
• Receive and react to feedback from management regarding estimate errors, vendors, and subcontractors
• Assist project management teams with major change orders
• Archive information for use in future estimates
• Build and maintain relationships with subcontractors and vendors
• Visit ongoing projects to observe construction and relate experience to future estimates
• Attend all weekly estimating meetings to coordinate efforts
• Train other estimators and receive training from colleagues
• Understand relationships between all trade divisions

Technical & Administrative

• Perform detailed takeoffs using industry-standard software and tools
• Coordinate with project management and operations teams
• Track job costs and maintain cost databases
• Analyze all aspects of assigned bids including subcontractor scope/pricing and labor productivity
• Offer insight regarding project schedules for construction-related matters
• Maintain knowledge of available construction equipment and equipment rental rates
• Maintain organized project files and documentation

Electrical Estimator Qualifications:

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Able to pass a drug test (Drug-Free Workplace requirement)
• Legally eligible to work in the United States (E-Verify)
• 4-year electrical engineering degree or equivalent combination of technical training and related electrical experience
• Minimum 2 years of estimating, engineering, or similar experience related to industrial electrical construction
• Knowledge of means and methods related to electrical materials and construction including conduit and conductor sizing, classified locations, NEMA requirements, and Instrumentation and SCADA Systems
• General knowledge of estimating techniques, cost control, and material pricing
• Ability to formulate and calculate mathematical expressions to obtain quantity measurement and cost information
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings, specifications, and bid documents
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Estimation software, AutoCAD, Primavera, and CoinsOA
• Good communication and collaboration skills to work effectively within estimating teams
• Technical construction awareness regarding available products, means, and methods
• Proactive with strong time management and multi-tasking skills
• Ability to track job costs and maintain cost databases
• Ability to analyze all aspects of bids including subcontractor scope/pricing and labor productivity
• Knowledge of available construction equipment and equipment rental rates
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills
• Attention to detail with accuracy focus
• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record
• Ability to pass pre-employment drug screening and background check

Preferred but Not Necessary:

• 4+ years of estimating experience
• Industrial electrical construction background
• Experience with Accubid or similar estimating software
• Journeyman Electrician license or background
• Design-build project experience
• Familiarity with electrical contractor operations and industrial systems
• Knowledge of construction industry standards and codes
• Project management experience

Work Environment:

• Office-based estimating work
• Field visits to project sites for takeoffs and site assessment
• Participation in pre-bid, bid, and hand-off meetings
• Collaborative team environment
• Multiple concurrent projects requiring strong time management
• Fast-paced, detail-oriented environment

Please forward your resume to Ben@DeltaConstructionPartners.com for immediate consideration, or call (727) 822-2048 for more information.

To view a full list of job openings, please visit http://www.deltaconstructionpartners.com/careerportal/#/jobs

Bob Magnan, our CEO, is always available, you may reach Bob at: Bob@DeltaConstructionPartners.com

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