Senior Electrical Estimator

Ecsillc; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at a leading electrical contracting firm where your expertise in electrical estimating will shine. As a Senior Electrical Estimator, you will play a vital role in preconstruction, ensuring accurate and complete estimates for diverse projects ranging from healthcare to automotive. This position offers a unique opportunity to collaborate with various teams, enhance your skills, and contribute to the growth of the company. If you are passionate about the electrical design and construction industry and have a keen eye for detail, this role is perfect for you. Embrace the chance to make a significant impact in a supportive and innovative environment.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation

Benefits Package

Mentorship Programs

Training Opportunities

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 8+ years of experience in electrical estimating preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare complete electrical estimates for industrial and commercial projects.
• Collaborate with teams to develop bid strategies and ensure accuracy.

Skills

Electrical Estimating

Communication

Attention to Detail

Team Collaboration

Project Management

Education

High School Diploma

Two-Year Degree in Related Field

8+ Years of Experience in Electrical Estimating

Tools

Estimating Software

Job description

Hunt Electric Corporation is a national design build electrical contracting firm grounded in the simple, powerful concept of performing efficient, quality work. We value trust, relationships, performance, reward, safety, and diversity. Our loyalty is to our clients, our communities, and our employees in more than 40 states. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package including:

We are continually seeking individuals who are passionate about the electrical design and construction industry who want to contribute to our company growth. If you are passionate, love what you do, and hold yourself to a standard of excellence, we want to hear from you!

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Estimator 3/Senior Electrical Estimator is responsible for preconstruction and the preparation of complete electrical estimates of industrial and commercial projects including automotive, mission critical, and healthcare. Complete estimates include all quotations and subcontractors required for the project. A high degree of accuracy, communication, and attention to detail is required.

• Accurately interpret the design drawings and specifications submitted. This includes all design drawings from all disciplines including civil, structural, architectural, and mechanical drawings.
• Schedule and participate in estimating kickoff meetings, verifying completion of checklist.
• Perform the pre-bid bid reviews with the Estimating Team including Lead, Chief Estimator, and Business Development.
• Review bid documents and attend pre-bid meetings and job walks to determine the scope of work.
• Assist the Team Lead or Chief Estimator with scheduling of estimating resources and planning required to ensure timely and accurate completion of estimates.
• Collaborate with the Business Development, Team Lead, and Chief Estimator to develop a bid strategy specific to each opportunity.
• Schedule, attend, and lead final bid reviews with the Estimating Team, Team Lead, Chief Estimator, and Business Development.
• Facilitate communication with the Business Development team as well as Designers, Project Managers, General Foreman, and others to resolve issues throughout the project.
• Prepare quotation of materials and subcontracts or work with Estimator 1 or 2 to develop these skills verifying accuracy of all quotes received.
• Lead small teams of estimators tasked with preparing estimates for large projects.
• Assist in identifying prefab opportunities and present during turnover to project management.
• Develop scopes of work and/or bid leveling documents used in soliciting quotes for third-party products and services. Capable of leveling bidders to ensure complete scopes of work and accurate cost information.
• Review and understand the Electrical and Low Voltage Systems specifications.
• Follow estimating standards and guidelines.
• Accurately estimate labor, materials, and administrative costs for projects, including filling out all closeout tabs.
• Utilize estimating software to properly estimate projects, enter data, and perform takeoffs.
• Create scope of work documents which accurately describe the inclusions, assumptions, and clarifications used in preparing bid estimates. Write scope letter and prepare supporting documents to submit with proposal.
• Complete bid forms and prepare necessary supporting documentation.
• Verify and maintain detailed records of estimate revisions and other supporting documents as needed, to serve as back-up for open book projects.
• Participate in interview prep meetings, customer interviews, and respond to customer questions.
• Assist with the development of training and mentorship programs.
• Develop, mentor, and train interns and new team members.
• Participate in committee and department meetings.
• Schedule and participate in estimate debrief with estimating team.

COMPETENCIES

• Able to work cooperatively within diverse teams, both internally and externally, to achieve group and organizational goals.
• Maintains and promotes individual and organization integrity and values in conduct of all activities.
• Is proactive and self-starting by seizing opportunities and originating action to achieve goals.
• Gains the confidence and trust of others through honesty, authenticity, and acceptance of responsibility.
• Driven to engage in activities to develop or demonstrate their skills.
• Able to select and use appropriate technology to accomplish assigned tasks. The individual can manage and use data efficiently to solve problems and is able to learn and adapt to new technologies effectively, in teams and individually.
• Demonstrates a broad repertoire of ways to think about, understand and creatively handle complex ideas, problems, and situations.
• Maintains effectiveness in varying work environments where circumstances and priorities are changing.
• Articulates thoughts and ideas clearly and effectively in written and oral forms to persons inside and outside of the organization. The individual also has public speaking skills, can express ideas to others, and can write/edit memos, letters, and complex technical reports clearly and effectively.
• Proactively develop oneself and one’s career through continual personal and professional learning as well as mentor and train team members.
• Takes responsibility for all work activities, project issues, and personal actions. This individual also follows through on commitments, implements decisions that have been agreed upon, maintains confidentiality with sensitive information, acknowledges and learns from mistakes without blaming others and recognizes the impact of one’s behavior on others.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Two (2) year degree in related field or equivalent experience.
• 8+ years of experience in electrical conceptual estimating, low voltage estimating, National Electrical Code requirements, and design/build estimating preferred.

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Thank you for your interest in a career with Hunt Electric Corporation/ECSI. Hunt Electric Corporation and ECSI are equal opportunity employers and afford equal opportunity to all qualified applicants for consideration in all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected under local, state or federal laws.

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