Estimator-Underground

MLB & Associates; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

MLB & Associates in Chattanooga, TN seeks an Estimator to collaborate with clients, vendors, subcontractors and our internal team to create estimates and assemble bids for electrical construction projects.

You will travel to pre-bid meetings and jobsites, manage RFPs, and work with Lead and Senior Estimators to build takeoffs and schedules. This role supports project profitability and workforce optimization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field or equivalent knowledge or skills obtained through a combination of education, training, and experience.
• 3+ years of estimating experience in the electrical construction field; underground experience required.
• Strong experience in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Request for Proposal (RFP) process.
• Collaborate with Lead and Senior Estimators to prepare documents for legal review.
• Identify bid type and scope, construction timeframes, materials, and labor expenses, and bonding and bid requirements.
• Travel to and attend pre-bid meetings and/or to jobsites; travel may involve a senior member or be independent.
• Identify potential project risks and discuss with Leads and Senior Estimators.
• Make recommendations on subcontractors and materials and gather quotes.
• Work with Lead and Senior Estimators to perform takeoffs and build project plans and construction plans with supporting docs.
• Collaborate with Lead and Senior Estimators to finalize the schedule and work plan and clarify expectations.
• Complete bid forms, enter information on websites, and prepare final bid for submission with oversight.
• Submit the final bid with leadership approval.
• Assist with labor and equipment rate schedules.
• Collaborate with Project Management and Field Leadership to set up the job correctly.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Project management

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Time management

Self-motivation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Engineering

Tools

Excel

Job description

The Estimator role collaborates with clients, vendors, subcontractors and our internal team to create estimates and assemble bids for projects within our core markets that enhance the profitability of the company and optimize our workforce. The role will have the autonomy to make certain decisions independently, but will collaborate with a manager on more complex matters.

POSITION FUNCTIONS

• Manage the Request for Proposal (RFP) process.
• Collaborate with Lead and Senior Estimators to prepare documents for legal review.
• Identify bid type and scope, construction timeframes, materials, and labor expenses, and bonding and bid requirements.
• Travel to and attend pre-bid meetings and/or to jobsites. Depending on the complexity of the bid or the customer the travel could accompanied by a more senior member of the team or independently.
• Identify any potential project risks and discuss with the Lead and Senior Estimators.
• Make recommendations on if subcontractors and materials are needed and gather needed quotes.
• Work with Lead and Senior Estimators to perform takeoffs and build out project plans and constructions plans including the creation of supporting documentation.
• Collaborate with Lead and Senior Estimators to finalize the schedule and work plan and clarify expectations.
• Complete bid forms, enter information in appropriate websites, and ensure everything is in order to submit a final bid with oversight from Lead and Senior Estimators.
• Submit the final bid with approval from leadership.
• Assist with the labor and equipment rate schedules.
• Collaborate with Project Management and Field Leadership to ensure the job is set up correctly.
• Others duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field or equivalent knowledge or skills obtained through a combination of education, training, and experience.
• 3+ Years of estimating experience in the electrical construction field. **Underground experience required.
• Strong experience in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Highly organized with a strong attention to detail.
• Ability to identify and solve issues.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Self-motivated.
• Strong project management skills, capable of handling multiple projects concurrently with good time management.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to conducts self in an appropriate manner as a representative of SEC, working effectively in a diverse work environment.

DIRECT REPORTS:

None

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS:

None

SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

None

TRAVEL REQUIRED:

Moderate

WORKING CONDITIONS:

NOTE: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, responsibilities, working conditions, physical demands, and activities may change or new ones many be assigned at any time with or without notice.

The hiring company provides Equal Employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.