Sr. Electrical Estimator

ZipRecruiter; Gilbert (AZ); On-site; USD 114,000 - 122,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the construction sector is looking for a skilled Senior/Lead Electrical Estimator in Gilbert, AZ. This role involves overseeing the estimating process for electrical projects, including evaluating plans, calculating costs, and managing supplier relationships to ensure accurate bids. Candidates should possess strong analytical skills and leadership abilities, along with a degree in engineering or equivalent experience in estimating.

Qualifications

• Compétences analytiques solides et compréhension des méthodologies de recherche.
• Connaissance des principes de gestion de projet et méthodologiques d'estimation.
• Excellentes compétences en mathématiques et en informatique.

Responsibilities

• Examiner et évaluer les plans de projet et les documents d'appel d'offres.
• Calculer le coût de la construction électrique.
• Préparer des documents d'appel d'offres incluant des lettres de portée spécifiques.

Skills

Analytical skills

Leadership

Effective communication

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

5+ years of estimating experience

Tools

MS Office

Estimating programs

Job description

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionSalary: $114K - $122K

Position Summary:
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior/Lead Electrical Estimator to oversee the estimating process for electrical projects. This role involves reviewing blueprints, specifications, and other documentation to determine the scope of work and calculate material, labor, and time costs. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in electrical estimating, strong analytical skills, and the ability to lead a team in preparing competitive bids.

Essential Responsibilities:
1. Review and evaluate project plans and specifications, bid documents, and other relevant project documents to identify what is needed for a project to create a bid proposal.
2. Calculate the cost of electrical construction based on reviewing and evaluating available documents.
3. Request material and equipment quotes from vendors and equipment suppliers.
4. Review quotes to confirm adherence to quote requests and accuracy of quotes received.
5. Identify any inconsistent issues, conflicts, and other problems in the bid documents.
6. Anticipate potential problems and devise solutions proactively.
7. Analyze projects for value engineering options while considering specific job conditions that may affect labor and material to be purchased and installed.
8. Prepare bid documents including specific scope letters for each project.
9. Implement and improve estimating strategies and methodologies to enhance accuracy and competitiveness.
10. Develop and maintain a positive relationship with suppliers and clients to gather necessary information for estimates.

Leadership Skills and Characteristics:
1. Effective communication.
2. Process-oriented and highly detailed.
3. Timely follow-up.
4. Effective time management skills.
5. Team collaboration skills.
6. Able to multi-task in a construction environment.

Immediate Supervisor: This position reports to the Electrical Division Manager.

Required Education, Skills, and Experience:
1. Bachelors degree in engineering or related field, or 5+ years of estimating experience.
2. Understanding of research methodology, data analysis, and estimation metrics.
3. Familiarity with estimating projects of all sizes and project management principles.
4. Excellent math and IT skills with an analytical mindset.
5. Proficiency in MS Office and multiple estimating programs.

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