Transportation Electrical Estimator – Bid & Takeoff Lead

CEI Services; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Job summary

William Charles Electric, a MasTec Company, is hiring a Transportation Estimator based in our Scottsdale, AZ office to specialize in electrical services for the DOT, municipal, and industrial sectors including street lighting, traffic signals, ITS, substations, and Port of Entry upgrades.

The Estimator will lead due diligence to estimate costs, review contracts and drawings, perform takeoffs, and oversee the client bid submittal process, with occasional site walks and travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Electrical experience in the above listed areas or Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• Minimum of 2 years prior estimating experience preferred.
• Experience with estimating software. B2W preferred.
• Experience with Microsoft suite of software.
• Experience with BlueBeam.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate quantity surveys and estimates for assigned projects.
• Complete pre-construction survey and other preliminary documents.
• Perform majority of quantity surveys and pricing estimates.
• Complete general conditions.
• Prepare vendor proposal comparison and estimate summary sheets.
• Conduct plan review.
• Obtain applicable wage rates.
• Coordinate with others the completion of the proposal.
• Develop and complete project schedule template.
• Review and understand contract specifications, documents & drawings to perform takeoffs accurately.
• Critically analyze each aspect of the estimate to ensure a competitive bid.
• Stay apprised of industry standard software including researching and reviewing new technologies to expedite the takeoff process.
• Occasional project site visits and pre-bid meeting attendance.
• Special projects as necessary.
• Assist with other estimating duties as assigned.

Skills

Electrical estimating

Takeoffs

Microsoft Office

BlueBeam

Renewable construction

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering

Construction Management

Tools

B2W

BlueBeam

Microsoft Office

Job description

William Charles Electric, a MasTec Company, is hiring a Transportation Estimator based in our Scottsdale, AZ office to specialize in electrical services for the DOT, municipal, and industrial sectors including street lighting, traffic signals, ITS, substations, and Port of Entry upgrades.

The Estimator will lead due diligence to estimate costs, review contracts and drawings, perform takeoffs, and oversee the client bid submittal process, with occasional site walks and travel as needed.