Senior Electrical Estimator

Third Generation Electrical; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 75,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

ThirdGenerationElectric, a Tulsa-based electrical contractor, is seeking a Senior Electrical Estimator to lead detailed estimates for commercial, institutional, industrial, and infrastructure projects. The role involves evaluating bid opportunities, reviewing plans and specs, and coordinating pricing with vendors and subs, ensuring accuracy and profitability.

The ideal candidate will have extensive electrical construction estimating knowledge, strong analytical skills, and the ability to develop

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years electrical construction estimating experience.
• Strong knowledge of commercial/industrial electrical construction methods and materials.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, specs, one-line diagrams, schedules, contracts.

Responsibilities

• Review plans, specs, addenda, schedules to determine electrical scope.
• Prepare detailed material and labor takeoffs for commercial/industrial projects.
• Develop estimates for lighting, power distribution, switchgear, generators, fire alarm and related systems.
• Analyze labor, materials, equipment needs and subcontractor pricing.
• Prepare complete bid proposals, scope letters and supporting documentation.

Skills

Electrical estimating

Project management

Reading drawings/blueprints

NEC knowledge

Excel/data analysis

Communication

Mentorship

Bid/proposal development

Tools

Electrical estimating software

Digital takeoff tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

SeniorElectricalEstimator

Company:ThirdGenerationElectric

Location:Tulsa,Oklahoma

Department:Preconstruction/Estimating

EmploymentType:Full-Time

ReportsTo:President

PositionSummary

ThirdGenerationElectricisseekinganexperiencedSeniorElectricalEstimatortoleadthepreparationofaccurate,competitive,andcomprehensiveestimatesforcommercial,institutional,industrial,andinfrastructureelectricalprojects.

Thispositionisresponsibleforevaluatingbidopportunities,reviewingplansandspecifications,completingdetailedtakeoffs,obtainingvendorandsubcontractorpricing,identifyingprojectrisks,anddevelopingcompletebidproposals.TheSeniorEstimatorwillalsosupportprojectplanning,mentorestimatingteammembers,andhelpimprovethecompany'sestimatingstandardsandprocesses.

Theidealcandidatehasextensiveknowledgeofelectricalconstruction,stronganalyticalandorganizationalskills,andtheabilitytodevelopcompetitiveestimateswithoutsacrificingprojectquality,safety,orprofitability.

EssentialDutiesandResponsibilities

• Reviewprojectplans,specifications,addenda,schedules,andotherbiddocumentstodeterminethecompleteelectricalscopeofwork.
• Preparedetailedmaterialandlabortakeoffsforcommercialandindustrialelectricalprojects.
• Developestimatesforlighting,powerdistribution,switchgear,generators,firealarm,low-voltagesystems,siteelectricalwork,undergroundinfrastructure,andrelatedelectricalsystems.
• Analyzelaborrequirements,materialcosts,equipmentneeds,subcontractorpricing,projectschedules,andsiteconditions.
• Solicit,review,andcompareproposalsfromvendorsandsubcontractors.
• Identifyexclusions,clarifications,alternates,allowances,value-engineeringopportunities,andpotentialprojectrisks.
• Preparecompleteandprofessionalbidproposals,scopeletters,andsupportingdocumentation.
• Attendpre-bidmeetings,sitevisits,bidreviews,andprojectplanningmeetings.
• Coordinatewithcompanyleadershiptodetermineprojectapproach,staffingrequirements,overhead,fee,andbidstrategy.
• Maintainrelationshipswithgeneralcontractors,vendors,suppliers,subcontractors,engineers,andotherindustrypartners.
• Trackbidresultsandanalyzeestimatedcostscomparedwithactualprojectperformance.
• Participateintheturnoverofawardedprojectsfromestimatingtoprojectmanagementandfieldoperations.
• Clearlycommunicateprojectscope,assumptions,risks,andkeycostconsiderationsduringprojecthandoffmeetings.
• Assistprojectmanagerswithchange-orderestimatesandcostevaluationsasneeded.
• Maintainorganizedandcompleteestimatingfiles,pricinginformation,historicalcostdata,andbidrecords.
• Helpdevelopandmaintainestimatingtemplates,laborunits,costdatabases,bidprocedures,andquality-controlstandards.
• Monitormarketconditions,laborrates,materialpricing,supply-chainconcerns,andindustrytrendsthatmayaffectprojectcosts.
• Reviewtheworkofotherestimatorsandprovideguidance,training,andmentorship.
• SupportThirdGenerationElectric'sgrowthbyidentifyingappropriatebidopportunitiesandhelpingthecompanypursueprofitable,strategicallyalignedprojects.
• Performotherdutiesasassigned.

RequiredQualifications

• Minimumof5yearsofelectricalconstructionestimating,projectmanagement,orrelatedexperience.
• Strongknowledgeofcommercialandindustrialelectricalconstructionmethods,materials,laborrequirements,andsequencing.
• Abilitytoreadandinterpretelectricaldrawings,specifications,one-linediagrams,schedules,contracts,andtechnicaldocuments.
• ThoroughunderstandingoftheNationalElectricalCodeandapplicableconstructionstandards.
• Experiencecompletingdetailedelectricaltakeoffsandpreparingmultimillion-dollarprojectestimates.
• Strongknowledgeofelectricalsystems,includinglighting,powerdistribution,switchgear,emergencypower,firealarm,low-voltagesystems,andundergroundelectricalwork.
• Proficiencywithelectricalestimatingsoftware,digitaltakeoffprograms,MicrosoftExcel,andotherstandardbusinessapplications.
• Abilitytomanagemultipleestimates,deadlines,andcompetingpriorities.
• Strongmathematical,analytical,problem-solving,anddecision-makingskills.
• Excellentwrittenandverbalcommunicationskills.
• Abilitytoworkindependentlywhilecollaboratingeffectivelywithcompanyleader,projectmanagers,fieldleaders,vendors,andcustomers.
• Highlevelofaccuracy,attentiontodetail,integrity,andaccountability.
• Validdriver'slicenseandabilitytotraveltoprojectsitesandpre-bidmeetingsasneeded.

PreferredQualifications

• Journeymanorelectricalcontractorlicense.
• Fieldexperienceintheelectricalconstructionindustry.
• Experiencewithdesign-buildanddesign-assistprojects.
• Experienceestimatingmedium-voltagesystems,sportslighting,airfieldlighting,directionaldrilling,undergroundinfrastructure,orprefabricatedelectricalassemblies.
• Experienceleadingormentoringestimatorsanddevelopingestimatingprocedures.
• Establishedrelationshipswithgeneralcontractors,suppliers,andsubcontractorsinOklahomaandsurroundingmarkets.

LeadershipExpectations

TheSeniorElectricalEstimatorisexpectedto:

• Demonstrateprofessionalism,integrity,accountability,andsoundjudgment.
• Takeownershipofestimatesfrominitialreviewthroughbidsubmissionandprojectturnover.
• Communicateconcernsearlyandprovidesolutionssupportedbyaccurateinformation.
• Collaborateacrossdepartmentsandcontributetoastrongconnectionbetweenestimating,projectmanagement,prefabrication,andfieldoperations.
• MentordevelopingemployeesandsupportThirdGenerationElectric'scommitmenttobuildingitsleadershippipeline.
• Protectthecompany'sreputationbysubmittingcomplete,accurate,andresponsibleproposals.
• Supportacultureofsafety,continuousimprovement,teamwork,andhighperformance.

PerformanceMeasures

Successinthispositionmaybemeasuredby:

• Accuracyandcompletenessofestimates.
• Timelinessofbidsubmissions.
• Qualityofscopereviewsandprojecthandoffs.
• Bidsuccessrateandcontributiontoprofitablebacklog.
• Estimatedcostscomparedwithactualprojectperformance.
• Identificationandmanagementofprojectrisks.
• Qualityofvendor,subcontractor,andcustomerrelationships.
• Developmentandimprovementofestimatingsystemsandteammembers.

AboutThirdGenerationElectric

ThirdGenerationElectricisaTulsa-basedelectricalcontractorservingcommercial,institutional,industrial,andinfrastructurecustomers.Ourcapabilitiesincludecommercialelectricalconstruction,sportslighting,airfieldlighting,medium-voltagedistributionandswitchgear,directionaldrilling,undergroundinfrastructure,andelectricalprefabrication.

Wearecommittedtodevelopingourpeople,strengtheningourleadershippipeline,anddeliveringsafe,high-qualityworkforourcustomers.

ThirdGenU-Trainingthatpowersperformance.

ThirdGenerationElectricisanequalopportunityemployer.Employmentdecisionsarebasedonqualifications,meritandbusinessneedswithoutregardtolanystatusprotectedbyapplicablelaw.