Senior Electrical Estimator: Lead Bid & Cost Strategy

Hatzel & Buehler Inc; New York (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Vision insurance

Job summary

The Senior Estimator role at Hatzel & Buehler Inc. is responsible for managing the electrical estimating process for commercial construction projects, producing comprehensive bid estimates from start to tender completion.

You will demonstrate strong quantity takeoff techniques and lead the bid from inception to submission. You will rely on extensive experience in estimating to analyze quotes, collaborate with the Branch Manager and engineers, and utilize Accubid and online bid portals to

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 10+ years experience.
• Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management or Electrical Engineering (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Cost Estimation: Produce accurate estimates of material and labor costs for electrical elements.
• Tender Documentation: Prepare and send out accurate electrical estimates and tender documentation.
• Quote Analysis: Analyze quotes for materials and labor costs to achieve optimal value.
• Technical Evaluation: Evaluate requirements and estimating costs to determine prices and margins.
• Customer Quotations: Create and deliver estimates/quotations to customers, aligning with needs and business requirements.
• Collaboration: Work with Branch Manager, Subcontractors, Engineers, and Dev Managers during estimating/tender process.
• Estimating Software: Use Accubid and online bid portals for final submissions.
• Bid Analysis: Compare and analyze competitive bids after submittal.
• Project Plans: Review and understand all project plans, requirements and specs.
• Handoff: Facilitate handoff to Project Manager and construction team upon award.

Skills

Electrical estimating

Leadership

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Accubid

Online bid portals

Job description

The Senior Estimator role at Hatzel & Buehler Inc. is responsible for managing the electrical estimating process for commercial construction projects, producing comprehensive bid estimates from start to tender completion.

You will demonstrate strong quantity takeoff techniques and lead the bid from inception to submission. You will rely on extensive experience in estimating to analyze quotes, collaborate with the Branch Manager and engineers, and utilize Accubid and online bid portals to