ESTIMATOR 3 SR

Encore Electric, Inc.; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits

401(k) with match

Paid time off (PTO)

Employee training programs

Job summary

Encore Electric, Inc. in Denver is seeking an estimator with deep knowledge of electrical construction and a proven ability to perform takeoffs, prepare concepts, and develop project budgets. You will interact with contractors, review NEC code implications, and lead cost-tracking for bid packages.

The role requires strong communication, organizing ability, and experience in estimating, with a pathway to grow in preconstruction activities within a top Denver builder.

Qualifications

• Common Building Standards/Practices.
• NEC knowledge to review drawings for accuracy.
• Electrical construction fundamentals and AC theory.
• Three years of progressive electrical trade experience plus two years estimating experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform conceptual estimating and full takeoffs from plans.
• Scrape plans, count fixtures and electrical equipment for estimates.
• Interact with General Contractors or Vendors as company representative.
• Prepare proposals and narratives with budgets from incomplete information.
• Attend preconstruction meetings with Preconstruction Manager.
• Explain deviations from drawings to contractors.
• Review vendor quotes for completeness and quality.
• Support pre-bid reviews and cost-tracking activities.

Skills

Estimating

Electrical construction

Tracking project changes

Managing people

Problem solving

Microsoft Office Suite

Communication skills

Organizing work

Reading/writing

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Electrical apprenticeship program

Construction management degree

Power engineering degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Compensation: $100,000.00 to $120,000.00 Depending on Experience

General Responsibilities

Maintain open communication lines with all working relationships

Follow up to ensure items for which the job is accountable are performed

Earn and maintain customer’s trust.

Uphold the core values of the organization.

Work well with others to accomplish the mission of the organization and of the job.

Assist CE with special projects and tasks as needed

Specific Responsibilities

Performs Conceptual Estimating

Begin to deal directly with General Contractor or Vendor as a company representative regarding the estimate

Understand the National Electric Code in order to review drawings for accuracy and completeness

General Understanding Of Requirements/standards Used For

• Office buildings
• Condos
• Hospitals
• Typical buildings constructed in the Denver market

Perform or review electrical layout of incomplete drawings ensuring the drawings are up to National Electric Code

Read and understand architect provided narratives using independent judgment and discretion to apply the narrative to complete drawings

Enter information into estimating system

Determine equipment cost in lieu of quotes based on independent judgment and experience with guidance from Preconstruction Manager

Write complete proposal and narrative describing conceptual layout developing a budget for the project based on incomplete information prior to project review with Preconstruction Manager

Perform pre-bid reviews with junior Estimators (preliminary review before Preconstruction Manager’s final review)

Develop skills in tracking all cost impacts and changes along with generating cost alternatives (value engineering)

Attend preconstruction job meetings with Preconstruction Manager representing the company to clients

Track all cost impacts of job prior to turnover to construction

Attend turnover meetings with Preconstruction Manager to explain estimate and budget to construction personnel for constructability

Performs hard bid estimates

Perform full take off by scraping plans, counting fixtures and electrical equipment and entering information into the estimating system

Send quotes out to vendors

Enter and price quoted from vendors into estimating system

Scope quotes, checking subcontractor quotes and bids for completeness and recommends

• Revisions where necessary
• Participates in vendor selection along with PCM
• Ensures the vendors priced a complete package and didn’t leave any holes in their quotes
• Come up with qualifications based off the drawings they scraped

Qualify exceptions Encore has taken to the drawings

Explains deviations from drawings to General Contractor

Answers General Questions From The Contractor About Their Estimate

Other duties as may be assigned

Knowledge Of

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Common Building Standards/Practices

National Electric Code sufficient to assist in making decisions which impact the project

Electrical construction

Alternating Current theory

Skill In

Estimating

Electrical construction

Tracking project changes and cost impacts

Making independent decisions impacting the project and the organization as a whole

Adapting to new and changing requirements, environments, and/or information

Estimating resources needed to complete required tasks

Managing people.

Analyzing complex projects, breaking them down to their component levels

Use of communication software

Business writing

Effective written and oral communication sufficient to be able to elicit and communicate information and achieve understanding

Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with customers, vendors, consultants, management, and employees

Operating a computer

Microsoft Office Suite

Organizing work to accomplish tasks

Reading and writing

Multitasking

Managing multiple priorities

Problem solving to form independent solutions to complex problems

Tracking numbers and bits of data relevant to the work assignment

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent is required while a degree in related field and attendance or completion in the Electrical apprenticeship program is preferred. Three years of progressive experience in the electrical trade plus at least two complete years estimating experience is a plus. This particular experience may be supplemented by a construction management degree or a power engineering degree plus proficient estimating experience.

Benefits Of This Role

• Encore Electric provides excellent benefits for our employees, including: medical, dental, and vision plans, disability, and life insurance, employee-matched 401(k), paid time off (PTO), an employee assistance program that includes counseling, legal, and financial advice.
• Encore also provides a generous employee referral program, and access to technical, safety, personal finance, and leadership training through Encore University, Encore’s in house training program.
• This position is eligible for cell phone allowances and the short-term incentive program.

Encore Electric, Inc. is an EOE, including disability/vets.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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