Senior Estimator

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 is responsible for managing the electrical estimating process and producing comprehensive bid estimates for commercial construction projects. In this role, you will demonstrate your construction cost estimating techniques and knowledge in quantity takeoffs, as you complete the entire bid from the beginning to the completion of the tender.

Key Responsibilities

• Cost Estimation: Produce accurate estimates of material and labor costs for the electrical elements of projects.
  Tender Documentation: Prepare and send out accurate electrical estimates and tender documentation.
• Quote Analysis: Analyze all received quotes for electrical materials and labor costs, utilizing negotiation skills to achieve optimal value.
• Technical Evaluation: Evaluate technical requirements and estimating costs to determine prices and margins for electrical equipment.
• Customer Quotations: Create and deliver estimates/quotations to potential customers, ensuring alignment with both customer needs and business requirements.
• Collaboration: Work closely with Branch Manager, Subcontractors, Engineers, and Development Managers during the estimating/tender process to build strong working relationships.
• Estimating Software: Utilize estimating software such as Accubid and online bid portals for final submissions.
  Bid Evaluation: Evaluate bid opportunities, liaise with potential clients, and work within project deadlines to produce accurate electrical estimates.
• Project Plans: Review and understand all project plans, requirements, and specifications.
• Review and Recommendations: Review quotes and estimates with Branch Manager and Pre-Construction Manager, preparing recommendations for resolving project risks.
• Market Factors: Identify and report on escalation factors in the marketplace affecting materials and labor rates.
• Bid Analysis: Actively compare and analyze competitive subcontract and supplier bids after submittal.
  Estimate Justification: Substantiate all aspects of final estimates to ensure accuracy and reliability.
• Project Handoff: Facilitate a comprehensive handoff to the Project Manager and construction team upon award, ensuring a clear understanding of scope, assumptions, and cost breakdowns.
• Tracking: Maintain a detailed Bid / Pending / Awarded log to monitor estimating activity, bid status, and project outcomes.
• Lead: Review estimates prepared by Jr Estimators while providing leadership and guidance to support development and ensure adherence to company estimating standards.

Requirements

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

Qualifications

• Advanced electrical estimating experience.
• Ability to estimate all types of building projects, including institutional, commercial, and industrial construction.
• Knowledge of standard electrical pricing for project types for both union and merit shop projects (preferred).
• Proficiency with estimating software, such as Accubid, and experience with online bid portals required.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., CQE) are a plus.
• Proven experience in estimating, particularly for electrical components of projects.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to evaluate and negotiate costs effectively.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build and maintain relationships with stakeholders.
• Ability to review and understand complex project plans and specifications.
• Detail-oriented with the capability to substantiate and justify all aspects of final estimates.

Work Environment

• This job is fully in person, on site.

Salary

$140,000 - $160,000 (DOE)

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Equal Employment Opportunity

HATZEL & BUEHLER provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, HATZEL & BUEHLER complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. HATZEL & BUEHLER expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of HATZEL & BUEHLER's employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

Americans with Disabilities Act

Applicants as well as employees who are or become disabled must be able to perform the essential job functions either unaided or with reasonable accommodation. The organization shall determine reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis in accordance with applicable law.