Sr. Estimator
Job Description
Holmes Electric is actively seeking a Sr. Estimator who would be responsible for preparing competitive, accurate and competitive proposals for a variety of electrical construction projects in accordance with company policies and procedures. This role requires extensive knowledge of electrical systems, materials, labor costs, and industry best practices. The Sr. Estimator will collaborate with project managers, engineers, and clients to ensure successful project bids and cost-effective solutions.
Qualifications & Experience
- 6+ years of experience estimating in the electrical industry is required.
- Ability to perform conceptual estimates.
- Experience in Accubid estimating software experience is preferred, including utilization of Live Count and/or Bluebeam software.
- Knowledge of electrical construction means and methods.
- Knowledge of National Electrical Code as well as State and local code requirements.
- Experience with design-build, commercial, industrial, and institutional electrical projects.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, specifications, and contracts.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
- Self-starter capable of working independently and as a member of a team.
- Ability to estimate multiple projects at the same time and meet deadlines.
- Strong leadership and management skills.
Specific Duties
- Collaborate with team members on selections of projects to pursue.
- Interface and communicate with clients on bids.
- Review contracts on potential new jobs won and assure the contracts include our exclusions and clarifications and reflect our bid scope.
- Work closely with operations on large bids and collaborate to ensure bids are complete and reflect our resource availability.
- Consult with clients, vendors, personnel in other departments to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues.
- Prepare and submit bid RFI’s and maintain log.
- Attend job walks and pre-bid meetings.
- Provide value engineering and cost alternatives as necessary.
- Build and maintain lasting relationships with our customers.
- Create estimating folder, upload the contract drawings, specifications, addendums and any other appendices and contract documents as well as setting up estimating software.
- Review contract drawings and specifications and contract requirements.
- Schedule pre-estimate meeting with team members.
- Perform data entry of takeoff into Accubid estimating software.
- Send out a request for quotation for specific electrical components as required by each project.
- Draft complete scope letter defining what our proposal includes and list all appropriate clarifications and exclusions.
- Schedule pre-close-out and close-out reviews with appropriate team members and submit proposal on time.
- Ability and willingness to train and mentor less experienced personnel in various areas of estimating.
Pay Range
- $115k-$150K per year. Actual compensation within the listed range is dependent upon experience, qualifications, and performance.
Benefits
- Fully paid medical, dental and vision insurance
- 401k retirement plan with matching company contributions
- Paid PTO policy that includes vacation and sick time
- Short-Term, Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance
- 7 Paid Holidays a year
- Discretionary Bonus Program
- EAP program
- Secure parking
Holmes Electric is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local laws.
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