On-Site Estimator

Asplundh Construction, LLC; Marlborough (MA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Sponsored Retirement Plan

Health Insurance (Medical/Dental/Vison

Employee Assistance Program

Life, long-term/short-term disability

Vacation Time

Job summary

Asplundh Construction, LLC is seeking an On-site Estimator in Massachusetts. The role provides full-service estimating and support to electric utility customers, including collaboration with cities and highway agencies and utility-initiated projects.

The position is full-time and exempt. It requires 1+ years in electrical or utility fields (associates degree or higher) with strong Excel and GIS skills, and willingness to travel weekly within MA/RI and to Eastern NY.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Excellent customer service and attention to detail.
• Focus on delivering to clients what they need.
• Some OH/UG utility knowledge is helpful.
• Electrical knowledge preferred.
• Ability to work occasional extra hours including weekends.
• Ability to interpret and analyze construction drawings; use locating programs.
• Multitask and manage estimates for multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Compile unit estimates from start to finish, including full cover sheet and hazard identification.
• Apply design knowledge in the preparation of design products for installation/replacement of power equipment.
• Analyze engineering problems and provide effective resolutions while handling multiple projects.
• Collaborate with internal teams, utility customers, and clients.
• Read and interpret plans and specifications to understand project scope.
• Follow GIS-based standards.
• Cross-reference supporting documentation to identify issues.
• Interface with customers and visit job sites to gather information/data.
• Use GIS documents and Microsoft Office to compile estimates.

Skills

Electrical knowledge

Excellent customer service

Multitasking

Plan reading/interpretation

Education

Associates degree or higher

Tools

GIS

Excel

MS Office

Job description

Job Title: On-site Estimator

This position is responsible for providing full-service estimating and support to our electric utility customers. This support includes working with individual customers who receive service from the utility, collaborating with larger customers such as cities and highway agencies, and undertaking work initiated by the utility.

Description

This position is responsible for providing full-service estimating and support to our electric utility customers. This support includes working with individual customers who receive service from the utility, collaborating with larger customers such as cities and highway agencies, and undertaking work initiated by the utility.

Job Type:

Full-Time +, Exempt.

Compensation Range:

$30.00 - $32.50 hourly rate.

In accordance with applicable law, final compensation will be based on the selected candidate’s skills, qualifications, experience, geographical location, and the requirements of the position.

Asplundh reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time.

Benefits:

• Company Sponsored Retirement Plan
• Health Insurance (Medical/Dental/Vision)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life, long-term/short-term disability insurance
• Vacation Time

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

• Compile unit estimates from start to finish, including full cover sheet compilation and hazard identification.
• Apply design knowledge in the preparation of design products for the installation, replacement, and upgrading of power distribution equipment.
• Analyze engineering problems, use customer-provided and stand-alone tools, and offer effective and efficient resolutions promptly while working on several projects at once.
• Work well with all internal team members, utility customers, and clients.
• Read and interpret plans and specifications to understand the full scope of the project.
• Follow and apply standards based on GIS.
• Cross-reference all supporting documentation to identify any issues, concerns, and/or inconsistent data.
• Interface with customers and visit job sites as needed to gather information/data.
• Utilize GIS documents and the Microsoft Office Suite to compile estimates.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Excellent customer service and attention to detail.
• Focus on ensuring that we deliver to our clients what they need.
• Some OH/UG utility knowledge is helpful.
• Electrical knowledge preferred.
• Ability and willingness to work occasional extra hours to support clients and deadlines, including weekends.
• Ability to interpret and analyze construction drawings and use different locating programs.
• Ability to multitask and manage estimates for more than one project at any given time.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel.

Education & Experience:

• 1+ years of experience in electrical or electrical utility field preferred, but not required.
• Experience in construction field preferred, but not required.
• Associates degree or higher required.

Pre-Screen:

• Upon offer, employees may be required to complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen, background, and/or MVR check.

License & Certifications:

• Valid driver's license required.

Travel Requirements:

• Weekly local travel in MA and RI (by company vehicle).
• Travel to Eastern NY as needed (by company vehicle).

Physical Requirements:

• RARE(less than 10%): stooping, kneeling, squatting, body twisting, crawling, climbing on/off the truck, climbing poles, gripping, climbing ladders, balancing
• OCCASIONAL(up to 33%): standing, sitting, sense of touch, manual dexterity, seeing distant, lifting over 10 lbs. to 50 lbs., seeing, reaching, range of motion, depth perception, color vision, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, climbing stairs, lifting up to 10 lbs., lifting up to 50 lbs.
• FREQUENT(up to 66%): walking
• CONTINUOUS(up to 100%): speaking clearly, reading, hearing-speech range

Important Information for Applicants:

• Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC and its family of companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to any legally protected characteristic.
• If you require reasonable accommodation during the application or hiring process, please contact our ADA Coordinator at 1-800-248-8733, ext. 3656.
• Employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of applicable pre-employment requirements, which include background screening, drug testing, and employment eligibility verification.
• Compensation determination is based on market data, job scope and individual qualifications.
• We offer a competitive total rewards package inclusive of health and welfare and retirement benefits, as well as paid time off and holiday pay benefits.
• Unsolicited resumes without an executed agency agreement become the property of the company.