Summary Description
The Senior Estimator is responsible for supervising and supporting the estimating team to produce high quality, accurate estimates in a timely and efficient fashion.
Essential Job Duties/ Responsibilites
Understanding and knowledge of electrical design-build and plan spec project types
Create rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) pricing based on limited Basis of Design Documentation
Supervise and lead estimating team to accurate and timely completion of electrical estimates
Understanding and knowledge of electrical design-build and plan-spec project types
Produce accurate estimate take-offs for all electrical systems
Must be able to read and interpret plan notes and details, project specifications and bid addenda
Request, manage and review supplier and subcontractor quotations to ensure all scope items are accurately captured
Ability to read and accurately populate bid form and write detailed project scope letters
Responsible for creation, maintenance, and upgrade of Accubid Anywhere estimating software, database (units and pricing) and assemblies
Develop and communicate to team members company standards and procedures for take-offs and estimating
Develop, train and lead junior estimators and project engineers
Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or GED required
Bachelors in Engineering or Construction Management preferred
Minimum of 7 years of electrical estimating experience in commercial/ industrial/ high tech industry with 3-5 years of design build experience preferred
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, ability to interact professionally with all levels of the organization
Highly organized, detail-oriented individual with demonstrated ability to multitask as well as effective time management skills
Ability to work both independently and in a team environment
Experience in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word and Excel, and Adobe Acrobat; experience with Spectrum by Viewpoint preferred
Experience in Accubid Enterprise/ Anywhere and LiveCount required
Physical Requirements
Job requires the ability to sit for long periods of time, standing and walking to perform duties. Some tasks will require the ability to be outdoors. Must be able to bend or stoop down and must be able to lift items or objects up to 40 pounds.