Electrical Lead Estimator

Barnard Construction Company, Inc.; Story (MT); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Profit sharing

401(k) plans

Generous health plan

Annual bonuses

Job summary

Barnard Construction Company, Inc. is seeking an experienced electrical professional to join our team in Bozeman, Montana. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of utility scale electrical construction experience and a valid Master Electrician license. Responsibilities include developing bids, supporting electrical projects, and maintaining electrical licensure across all US states.

We offer a dynamic work environment with competitive salaries, profit sharing, health plans, and significant career growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience estimating and developing bids for utility scale electrical projects.
• Master Electrician license required.
• Valid knowledge of electrical codes and construction practices.

Responsibilities

• Assist in maintaining/acquiring electrical licensure across all 50 US states.
• Develop and maintain relationships with vendors and subcontractors.
• Review accuracy of quantity takeoffs and material pricing.

Skills

10+ years of utility scale electrical construction and estimating experience

Strong knowledge of electrical codes and construction practices

Strong organizational and time management skills

Ability to function as a team-builder/player

Safety oriented

Education

Undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering

Valid Master Electrician license

Job description

Overview

Barnard Construction Company, Inc., based in Bozeman, Montana, is a major EPC contractor with projects underway across North America. Barnard is ranked by Engineering News-Record, a leading construction industry periodical, as one of the nation’s Top 400 contractors. We specialize in, power, tunneling, oil and gas, and heavy civil. We offer competitive salaries, profit sharing, 401(k)s, a generous health plan, annual bonuses, and challenging career opportunities with a financially solid company. Barnard’s people are the reason for the success of the company. Our reputation attracts the highest quality personnel, people who are committed to producing projects that set a standard for excellence. At Barnard, we build the riskiest, most difficult, complex jobs we can find and we hire people who thrive on tough work and demanding opportunities. This position is based in beautiful Bozeman, Montana, a vibrant college town with access to a variety of outdoor activities including skiing, hiking and world class fly-fishing.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering, or a related field. Equivalent experience in a construction-related position will also be considered.
• 10+yrs of utility scale electrical construction and estimating experience.
• Hold a valid Master Electrician license.
• Strong knowledge of electrical codes and construction practices.
• Experience estimating and developing bids for utility scale electrical projects.
• Strong background/experience with all field installation techniques/methods.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Safety oriented, 10-hour and 30-hour OSHA certificates are preferred.
• Strong work ethic - Willing to do what it takes to get the job done.
• Ability to function as a team-builder/player
• Ability to meet deadlines and collaborate with bid team members
• Ability to travel to project sites and provide support
• The ability to freely access all points of a construction site in wide-ranging climates and

Responsibilities

• Continuing Education to maintain Master Electrician License(s)
• Assist Company in maintaining/acquiring electrical licensure across all 50 US states
• Support electrical work on a variety of electrical, transmission and substation projects
• Interface with project owners and clients during the project bidding and solicitation process.
• Development of estimates for utility scale electrical, transmission and substation projects.
• Develop a comprehensive understanding of a project by reviewing the owner’s plans and specifications.
• Collaborate with project teams to ensure electrical compliance during estimates and construction.
• Review accuracy of quantity takeoffs and material pricing.
• Manage vendor and subcontractor relationships, including development, solicitation and evaluation of bid packages
• Develop and maintain relationships with vendors and subcontractors
• Work with the accounting and equipment departments to determine labor and equipment costs.
• Develop scopes of work and project schedules.
• Work with the marketing team to prepare proposals and technical documents.

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