Senior Electrical Estimator - Lead Major Project Bids

L.L. Vann Electric; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation

Medical plans

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

STD

LTD

Life Insurance

401(k) with company match

Job summary

L.L. Vann Electric, Inc. in Raleigh, NC is seeking an experienced Electrical Estimator to prepare accurate, competitive bids for commercial projects—from small service work to large new construction—ranging from $10,000 to $35,000,000.

This position reports to the Chief Estimator / Director of Preconstruction and is based in Raleigh, NC. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of electrical estimating experience with a commercial or industrial contractor, a proven track record on projects above

Qualifications

• 5+ years of electrical estimating experience with a commercial or industrial contractor.
• Proven track record of winning bids above $5M, plus fast-turn small work.
• Strong ability to read and interpret electrical, architectural, mechanical and civil drawings and specifications.
• Working knowledge of the NEC and local code requirements.
• Proficiency with electrical estimating software and Microsoft Excel.
• Clear written and verbal communication; able to present and defend bids.

Responsibilities

• Review plans, specifications, addenda and RFPs to define scope, exclusions and risks for each bid.
• Perform detailed quantity takeoffs for power distribution, lighting, branch wiring, fire alarm, low voltage, site utilities and special systems.
• Build labor and material estimates using company labor units, historical data and current vendor pricing.
• Solicit, level and analyze quotes from suppliers and subcontractors for gear, lighting packages, fire alarm, controls and other specialty scopes.
• Prepare clear bid proposals with qualifications, clarifications, alternates and unit pricing.
• Attend pre-bid meetings and job walks; submit RFIs during the bid period.
• Participate in value engineering and present cost-saving alternatives to general contractors and owners.
• Hand off awarded projects with a complete turnover package: estimate, scope, quotes and assumptions.
• Maintain bid logs and estimate files; compare estimates to job-cost results and refine labor units and pricing databases.

Skills

Electrical estimating

NEC knowledge

Reading drawings

Excel proficiency

Communication

Tools

Accubid

Bluebeam Revu

Job description

L.L. Vann Electric, Inc. in Raleigh, NC is seeking an experienced Electrical Estimator to prepare accurate, competitive bids for commercial projects—from small service work to large new construction—ranging from $10,000 to $35,000,000.

This position reports to the Chief Estimator / Director of Preconstruction and is based in Raleigh, NC. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of electrical estimating experience with a commercial or industrial contractor, a proven track record on projects above