Senior Electrical Estimator (Relocation Available)

Facility Solutions Group, Inc.; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Sr. Electrical Estimator to join their dynamic team in San Antonio. This role involves obtaining and tracking subcontract bids, negotiating budgets, and preparing comprehensive estimates. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in electrical estimation, showcasing strong communication skills and proficiency in estimating software. Join a forward-thinking company that values quality service and support, and contribute to exciting projects that enhance the quality of life for all employees. If you're ready to make a significant impact in a fast-paced environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience as Journeyman Electrician with estimating experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and estimating software.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with customers to define project scope and negotiate pricing.
• Prepare proposals for budgetary and conceptual estimates.

Skills

Estimating

Microsoft Office

Communication Skills

Multi-tasking

Education

Journeyman Electrician Certification

Tools

Accubid

Job description

Overview

Facility Solutions Group is dedicated to timeless contribution and service in lighting, electrical, energy, and technology fields. Our mission is to consistently provide our customers with superior value through quality products, service and support by contributing to the quality of life of all employees. As one of the nations largest single-source providers of lighting and electrical products, electrical services, electrical construction, and energy management solutions Facility Solutions Group is expanding their staff and seeking an Sr. Electrical Estimator to join our FSG- San Antonio team.

As a Sr. Electrical Estimator you will skillfully obtain and track subcontract bids and negotiate budgets. Prepare and present estimate documentation, including gaps in available data. Read and interpret plans, proposals and other documentations to create bids. Track and analyze data to reduce gaps between estimates and actual cost.

Recruiter: Valorie Cota, 210-792-8942

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Responsibilities

• Communicate with customers to define the project scope, address deficiencies, negotiate pricing and build relationships

• Perform necessary research to produce accurate, complete and competitive pricing.

• Review completed estimates and proposals for thoroughness, accuracy, value engineering alternatives and compliance with strategic goals.

• Continuously follow up on all bid projects and accurately forecast future awards/probabilities.

• Prepare proposals for budgetary and conceptual estimates and for strategic opportunities.

• Attend pre-bid meetings and/or meets with customers to identify project scope.

• Prepare or supervise the preparation of bid documents and ensures timely delivery.

• Attends bid de-scope meetings, and ensures completion of open items.

• Schedule and attend job turnover meetings, and assures preparation of job turnover meeting materials.

• Ensure job labor data generated by operations department is analyzed and reflected in estimating database in order to accurately reflect field productivity in estimates.

• Schedule and attend project post mortems and catalogues historical information.

• Review material pricing provided by purchasing and suppliers, and adjusts estimating database and procedures accordingly.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will satisfy the following requirements and qualifications:

• 10 years of experience as Journeyman Electrician with at least 2-5 years of estimating experience during course of career.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office and estimating software (Accubid preferred).

• Ability to multi-task in a high volume, fast-paced work environment.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Must be organized, detailed-oriented and efficient.

• Experience bidding high-rise, commercial, residential, and mixed use buildings, design builds, tenant finish-outs, and low voltage projects a must!