Senior Electrical Estimator

OEG, Inc.; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 115,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401k with employer match

PTO accrual up to 120 hours/year

Company paid life insurance

AD&D coverage

Job summary

OEG, Inc. seeks a Senior Estimator to lead electrical project estimations from bid preparation through closeout documentation for the customer. The role requires extensive knowledge of electrical construction and strong cost-analysis capabilities.

Five years of estimating experience and proficiency with Accubid are expected, along with leadership experience in field environments. This position involves vendor and subcontractor coordination, takeoffs, and preconstruction guidance with project

Qualifications

• Five years of experience in electrical estimating.
• Experience with calculations and Accubid entry for indirect costs, general conditions, subcontractor, and vendor quotations.
• Electrical estimating knowledge and understanding of design-build processes with code-compliant layouts.
• Experience estimating projects $30 million and larger without assistance.

Responsibilities

• Complete estimates for all projects, small to large, through all phases of the estimating process.
• Vendor coordination.
• Subcontractor coordination.
• Develop and maintain relationships with vendors and general contractors, ensuring awareness of opportunities.
• Takeoffs and data entry.
• Scope letter preparation.
• Estimate projects complete with designated margins for cost to complete and phasing.
• Prepare and update post-bid files with competition, price levels, and man-hours.
• Attend estimator meetings and contribute innovative ideas for better coordination.
• Work with the project controls team to solidify procedures and processes.

Skills

Leadership experience

Excellent communication

Confidentiality

Financial analysis

Team guidance

Education

Construction management degree

Tools

Accubid

Job description

Responsible for understanding, upholding, and promoting the Everus 4EVER Strategy.

Employees | Value | Execution | Relationships

JOB SUMMARY

The Senior Estimator leads technical estimations of electrical projects from bid preparation through job close out documentation to the customer.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• A working knowledge of electrical construction and theory at a level normally acquired through completion of an electrical training program or related field experience; and
• Five years' experience in electrical estimating.
• Experience with calculations and Accubid entry for indirect costs, general conditions, subcontractor, and vendor quotations.
• Experience in full preconstruction efforts.
• Design build experience including layout of devices meeting code requirements and incorporation of narrative into one line and other electrical drawing format for estimate and delivery to general contractors.
• Experience estimating projects $30 million and larger without assistance.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Leadership experience in a field environment.
• Construction management degree.
• Experience in the construction industry.

KEY SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

• Excellent human relations skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Demonstrated conceptual estimates and financial analytical skills
• Excellent oral and written communications skills
• Ability to provide guidance to estimators and delegate work as needed on large scale projects

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Complete estimates for all projects, small to large, through all phases of the estimating process.
• Vendor coordination.
• Subcontractor coordination.
• Develop and maintain relationships with vendors and general contractors, ensuring continuous awareness of upcoming opportunities.
• Takeoffs and data entry.
• Scope letter preparation.
• Estimate projects complete with designated margins. Work to make your estimates easily usable for cost to complete and phasing.
• Prepare and update post-bid files showing competition and competitive price levels and square foot pricing man-hours for future use.
• Attend company meetings with updates of prospective projects or status of projects in-house. Attend monthly estimator meetings for information. Volunteer innovative ideas and systems to make overall company coordination smoother, more enjoyable, and more profitable.
• Work with the project controls team to solidify company procedures and processes in our continued pursuit of excellence.
• Represent OEG in meetings with owners, architects, engineers, and general contractors for preconstruction guiding team through cost reviews.
• Manage budget through the preconstruction process in a joint effort with the Project Manager.
• Perform other tasks and special projects as assigned.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Required to maintain a valid driver's license.
• Due to the need for unescorted access to security sensitive business locations and/or systems, must submit to periodic background checks.
• May be required to submit to periodic background checks if position requires access to security sensitive business locations and/or systems.
• Requires travel: Minimal (up to 10%)

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Company paid term life insurance and AD&D coverage
• 401k retirement plan with employer match and company contribution.
• PTO accrual of up to 120 hours in a full year (subject to plan terms thereafter)
• 7 company paid holidays

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Background check, credit check, MVR and drug screen may be required (will vary by position).
• Equal Opportunity Employer

Everus Construction Group, Inc. and our subsidiaries do not work with any third-party recruiters or agencies without a valid signed agreement and partnership with the Corporate Human Resources Team.

APPLICATION DEADLINE - 11/20/26

JOIN THE OEG TEAM

OEG is one of the top electrical contractors on the West Coast. That's not a happy accident; it's a result of our commitment to fostering a culture that attracts and nurtures innovators, problem solvers, and hard workers.

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