Senior Electrical Estimator | FTE | Centerville, OH

Job Title- Senior Electrical Estimator

Location- Centerville, OH

Mode- Onsite

Job Type : Full-Time

Roles & Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with general contractors, vendors, suppliers, and customers
• Proactively identifies and vets new business opportunities.
• Prepares detailed scope documents including RFP's, RFIs, proposals, and estimates.
• Participates in pre-bid, post-bid, and project take-off meetings.
• Ensures an effective hand-off to field operations upon completion of the estimating process.
• Maintains a strong understanding of market factors (pricing, materials, labor, etc.).
• Utilizes internal systems to maintain project documentation and historical trends.
• Perform value engineering analysis.
• Project Assessment : Reviewing project plans, specifications, and blueprints to understand the scope of work and materials required.
• Cost Estimation : Analyzing the project requirements to estimate the labor, materials, and all costs needed for electrical installations.
• Bid Preparation : Develop detailed cost estimates to submit competitive bids for projects. This involves creating pricing proposals and ensuring accuracy in estimates.
• Vendor and Supplier Relations : Communicate with suppliers and subcontractors to obtain pricing for materials and services required for the project.
• Cost Analysis : Conducting cost analysis and value engineering to optimize project costs while maintaining quality and compliance with regulations.
• Regulatory Compliance : Staying updated on electrical codes and regulations to ensure estimates align with legal requirements.
• Documentation : Maintaining records of cost estimates, project documentation, and bid submissions.
• Communication : Collaborating with project managers, clients, and stakeholders to clarify project details and address any cost-related questions or concerns.
• Cost Tracking : Monitoring project costs throughout the construction phase and making necessary adjustments to the estimate if there are changes or unforeseen issues.
• Budgeting : Develop project budgets and financial forecasts.
• Risk Assessment : Identifying potential risks that could affect project costs and proposing strategies to mitigate them.
• War room projects with PMs before estimates are sent at least 24 hours prior to due date
• Walk projects a minimum of every 2 months
• Perform additional assignments per Supervisor's direction.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Construction degree preferred but not required
• 8+ years electrical estimating experience
• Proven success in estimating projects up to 5 Mil
• Estimating experience, with estimating software (Accubid, ConEst, Vision, McCormicks, etc).
• Computer Ease / Bluebeam experience a plus
• Ability to read and understand construction drawings and specs
• Strong PC skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and other O365 Suite applications.
• Continuous Learning : Staying updated on industry trends, new technologies, & best practices in electrical estimation.
• Excellent communication (verbal and written) skills to work efficiently with contractors, architects, and other professionals that are involved in construction projects.
• Strong analytical and mathematical skills to ensure calculations are accurate and correct to keep jobs profitable.
• Strong organization and time management skills to ensure timely submittal of project bids with the ability to maintain composure with multiple projects.
• Strong sense of Servant Leadership.
• Valid driver's license with clean record.
• Complex understanding of electrical industry parts and materials.
• Ability to act in safe matter and follow safety guidelines including documenting when unsafe conditions exist.
• Needs folks with experience with Accubid estimating software, Commercial experience like hotels, hospitals, large multi family.

Experience bidding work in the 3-6 million range. Not interested in wastewater or government work.