Electrical Estimator

The Electrical ESTIMATOR will assist the team in all aspects biding:

· Prepares work to be accomplished by gathering information and requirements; setting priorities.

· Prepares construction budget by studying plans; updating specifications; reviewing bids; identifying costs and gaining a deep understanding of the project requirements. Must be able to use McCormick estimating software

· Review of architectural and engineering drawings for completeness

· Obtains bids from vendors and subcontractors by reviewing materials; identifying qualified subcontractors; negotiating subcontractor’s cost estimates.

· Resolves cost discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information.

· Visit sites, warehouses and other venues necessary to do the estimate

· Maintain RFI log and bid contact log for projects.

· Create and present reports to upper management

· Documents and communicates actions, irregularities, prior to handing over completed bids.

· Build and maintain long-term relationships with the key vendors

· Ensuring compliance with construction standards and selections

· Ability to communicate/direct effectively with clients and subcontractors

· Ability to review plans and coordinate with consultants for code compliance and completeness

· Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.

· Maintains quality service by following organization standards.

· Create and manage project files.

· Manage & update inline project management system

· Contributes to team effort by assisting Project Managers as needed.

The ideal candidate will possess:

· BA from an accredited university within the construction or engineering concentrations strongly preferred

· Previous working experience as construction estimator for 3-5 years

· 3-5 years’ experience in commercial construction, including experience with an interior’s commercial general contractor

· Ability to master project-specific software systems including but not limited to: Microsoft Office suite (ex. Project, Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.), Procore, and Builder Trend.

· Good time-management skills

· Must be able to Type

· Ability to multi-task and work independently or as a tea ---------- mber

· Must be proficient in internet search techniques and online research.

· Strong interpersonal and communication skills

· Critical-thinker and problem-solver

· Excellent negotiation skills

NO AGENCIES PLEASE

* We are a Drug-Free Workplace.