Estimator II

Shaw Electric Company Inc.; Davenport (IA); In loco; USD 60.000 - 90.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Shaw Electric Company Inc. is seeking an Estimator II to prepare and manage estimates for commercial and industrial electrical projects from bid documents through submission.

You will use takeoff tools like Bluebeam and Accubid to develop labor and material estimates and coordinate with vendors and the preconstruction team. The ideal candidate will interpret drawings and specs, quantify costs, and document assumptions clearly, ensuring accurate, competitive proposals while collaborating with

Competenze

• Experience in electrical estimating or related field with limited supervision.
• Ability to interpret electrical drawings, one-lines, risers, schedules, specs and addenda.
• Proficiency with Accubid and Bluebeam; maintain digital estimate files and use spreadsheets/databases.
• Apply labor units, material pricing, vendor quotes, productivity factors for defensible estimates.
• Clear written and verbal communication; document assumptions and explain basis to stakeholders.
• Attention to detail, prioritization, and ownership of estimates through bid handoff.
• Identify risks, evaluate alternatives, elevate major issues as needed.
• Support and direction to less experienced estimators; collaborate with preconstruction and field teams.
• Valid driver’s license; occasional site visits.

Mansioni

• Prepare and manage estimates for commercial, industrial, and electrical service projects from bid documents to submission.
• Perform digital takeoffs using Bluebeam, Accubid, and other approved tools.
• Develop labor and material estimates using databases, assemblies, and historical costs.
• Review drawings and specifications to identify requirements, exclusions, conflicts, and impacts.
• Develop estimate narratives, bid clarifications, and coordinate prebid RFIs.
• Solicit and evaluate vendor/subcontractor quotations; verify quotes align with scope.
• Analyze project requirements and site conditions affecting labor and cost.
• Identify risks and opportunities; communicate with preconstruction/PMs.
• Maintain organized estimate files, pricing backups, and bid revisions.
• Review completeness and ensure deadlines are met.

Conoscenze

Electrical estimating

Communication

Attention to detail

Deadline management

Team coordination

Formazione

High school diploma

Strumenti

Accubid

Bluebeam

Spreadsheets

Descrizione del lavoro

• Location 930 East River Drive,Davenport, IA, 52803,United States
• Job Category Management Support Staff
• Relocation Expense Covered No
• Employee Type Non-Exempt
• Required Degree High school
• Manage Others No

Join our dynamic field support team as a Estimator II! In this vital role, the Estimator II performs independent, intermediate-to-advanced estimating activities for commercial and industrial electrical construction and service projects. Building on the foundational takeoff, quantity tracking, and estimating system responsibilities of Estimator I, this position develops and reviews complete estimates, evaluates labor and material requirements, coordinates vendor and subcontractor pricing, identifies scope and risk considerations, and supports bid strategy and preconstruction planning. Estimator II is expected to manage assigned estimates with limited day-to-day direction, communicate assumptions and clarifications, and contribute to accurate, competitive, and well-documented proposals. The position may provide technical guidance and quality review to Estimator I or other estimating support personnel.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare and manage estimates for assigned commercial, industrial, and electrical service projects from receipt of bid documents through bid submission.
• Perform and validate detailed digital takeoffs using Bluebeam, Accubid, and other company-approved tools, including fixtures, devices, distribution equipment, specialty systems, conduit, wire, feeders, and branch circuits.
• Develop labor and material estimates using company estimating databases, assemblies, labor units, historical cost information, productivity assumptions, and project-specific conditions.
• Review drawings, specifications, addenda, schedules, and scope documents to identify requirements, exclusions, conflicts, missing information, and potential cost or schedule impacts.
• Develop estimate-level scope narratives, inclusions, exclusions, qualifications, alternates, and bid clarifications; coordinate questions and pre-bid RFIs with the preconstruction team.
• Solicit, organize, level, and evaluate vendor, equipment, and subcontractor quotations; verify that quotes align with project specifications, quantities, lead times, and estimate scope.
• Analyze project requirements and jobsite conditions that may affect labor productivity, installation methods, access, phasing, outage coordination, material handling, and overall cost.
• Identify estimating risks and opportunities, including scope gaps, escalation or procurement concerns, schedule constraints, design development, and constructability considerations; elevate material issues to the Preconstruction Manager or VP of Preconstruction.
• Prepare and maintain organized estimate files, bid documents, quote comparisons, takeoff records, pricing backup, assumptions, and bid revisions in accordance with company procedures.
• Review estimate completeness and accuracy before submission, reconcile major quantity or pricing variances, and ensure that bid deliverables are assembled and submitted by established deadlines.
• Participate in bid reviews and estimate handoff meetings; communicate estimate basis, scope boundaries, cost drivers, outstanding items, and procurement considerations to project management and operations.
• Support post-bid review, project turnover, and feedback from awarded and completed work to improve estimating accuracy, labor units, assemblies, and historical cost data.
• Maintain and improve estimating databases, templates, standard assemblies, and pricing information; recommend process improvements that support consistency and efficiency.
• Provide guidance, coaching, and technical support to Estimator I and estimating support staff; review takeoffs or estimate components as assigned.
• Coordinate professionally with project managers, field personnel, vendors, general contractors, and internal preconstruction stakeholders.

Requirements

• Demonstrated experience in electrical estimating or a combination of electrical field experience, trade education, and estimating responsibility sufficient to prepare estimates with limited supervision.
• Ability to interpret electrical drawings, one-lines, risers, schedules, specifications, addenda, and relevant construction documents; recognize scope conflicts and incomplete information.
• Working proficiency with Accubid and Bluebeam or comparable takeoff and estimating platforms; ability to maintain digital estimate files and use spreadsheets and company databases.
• Ability to apply labor units, material pricing, vendor quotations, productivity assumptions, and project-specific factors to develop defensible cost estimates.
• Clear written and verbal communication, including the ability to document estimate assumptions, prepare clarifications, coordinate pricing, and explain estimate basis to internal stakeholders.
• Strong attention to detail, prioritization, deadline management, and ownership of assigned estimates from document review through bid handoff.
• Ability to identify estimating risks, evaluate alternatives, resolve routine discrepancies, and elevate significant scope, pricing, or schedule issues appropriately.
• Ability to support and provide technical direction to less experienced estimating personnel while working effectively with preconstruction, project management, and field teams.
• Valid driver's license required; occasional project or jobsite visits may be necessary.