Senior Electrical Estimator

Owen Electric Company, Inc.; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in electrical construction is seeking a skilled estimator to join their dynamic team. This role involves coordinating estimating efforts for large, complex projects, ensuring accuracy and completeness in estimates, and mentoring junior staff. The company, known for its solid reputation and commitment to quality, offers a collaborative work environment where your expertise will directly contribute to the success of significant projects across the Southeastern U.S. If you have a passion for electrical construction and a proven track record in estimating, this is the perfect opportunity to advance your career.

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

401K Plan

Paid vacation

Sick days

Holidays

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of experience in estimating for electrical construction.
• Proven track record in estimating and negotiating complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate estimating efforts for bids and projects.
• Prepare estimates using software and ensure completeness.
• Mentor junior estimators and support project transitions.

Skills

Estimating in electrical construction

Negotiating large projects

Estimating techniques

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Tools

Estimating software

Accubid

Accubid Live Count

Job description

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Owen Electric has been in business since 1986. We primarily do large commercial, multifamily and institutional electrical construction projects. We are based in Northeast Florida and our area of operations is the Southeastern U.S. We have a solid reputation within the industry which is the direct result of the hard work and dedication of our employees.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate total estimating effort relevant to particular bid or project.
• Provide complete conceptual and final estimating input on complex projects.
• Review proposal specifications, drawings, attend pre-bid meetings, etc., to determine scope of work and required contents of project estimate.
• Review and incorporate historical data from purchase orders, subcontracts, productivity analysis reports, etc., into unit and man-hour figures.
• Prepare estimates by calculating complete takeoff of scope of work using estimating software.
• Ascertain any risks related to the estimate in order to guarantee that provisions are made for those risks in the tender.
• Ensure that estimates are complete, well-organized and ready for review before the given deadline.
• Maintain files of working documents as back-ups. Coordinate with the field operations team on successful bids to provide a thorough transition to the project team.
• Provide leadership and mentor junior estimators and other members of the Preconstruction group.

Skills, Knowledge, Qualifications & Experience

• 8-10 years estimating in electrical construction.
• Successful track record estimating and negotiating large, complex projects.
• Thorough knowledge of company procedures, estimating techniques and estimating software.
• Ability to successfully coordinate and supervise group work effort.
• Superior technical, analytical, organizational and communication skills.

Owen Electric Offers:

• Health, dental and life Insurance.
• 401K Plan
• Paid Vacation, sick days and holidays.
• Wage is commensurate with experience.
• Knowledge of Accubid and Accubid Live Count Software is preferred but not required.

Successful applicants will be required to pass a drug screen test.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries

Construction