Senior Electrical Estimator

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled estimator to join their team in Tampa. This role involves coordinating estimating efforts for large and complex electrical construction projects, ensuring accuracy and completeness in all estimates. The successful candidate will leverage their extensive experience to mentor junior staff and contribute to the company's strong reputation. With a commitment to excellence and a supportive work environment, this opportunity offers the chance to make a significant impact in the field. If you are passionate about electrical construction and possess the necessary skills, we encourage you to apply and be part of a dedicated team.

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 total estimating efforts for bids and projects.
• Prepare estimates using takeoff calculations and estimating software.
• Mentor junior estimators and ensure estimates are organized.

Skills

Estimating in electrical construction

Negotiating large projects

Estimating techniques

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Tools

Estimating software

Job description

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.

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