Fisk Electric, a Tutor Perini Company, is seeking a Senior Estimator to join our office in Houston, Texas.

About Fisk Electric

If it’s electric, Fisk Electric Company has it covered.

Since 1913, Fisk has been one of the nation’s leading providers for the design, installation and maintenance of electrical systems, structured cabling applications, integrated electronic security systems, and building technology solutions.

During our storied history, we have gained experience on virtually every building type or unusual site condition in every region of the United States as well as the Middle East, Spain, the Virgin Islands, and the Caribbean.

From coast to coast, notable projects include The Purple Line (D Line) Extensions in Los Angeles, SR 99 Viaduct replacement tunnel in Seattle, MGM Grand and City Center projects in Las Vegas, Third Street Light Rail in San Francisco, Minute Maid Park in Houston and multiple airport expansions and data center projects.

Extraordinary Projects need Exceptional Talent

DESCRIPTION:

A Senior Estimator’s primary responsibility is to assist in gathering, calculating and compiling data for use in hard bid or design/build estimates for one or more discipline areas. Perform all essential functions and responsibilities in accordance with the company’s values and beliefs and in alignment with Fisk’s policies. Responsible for following all local, county, state and federal laws and company policies related to the position.

As a Senior Estimator at Fisk Electric, reporting to The Chief Estimator, you will have the opportunity to:

• Attends pre-bid reviews and understands the complete scope of work required
• Visits construction sites for job walks and meetings
• Reviews and understands all project bid documents
• Locates, notifies, and sends bid information to subcontractors and vendors for quotes on outsourced work
• Completes estimate takeoff, using on-screen computer estimating to meet deadlines
• Completes change order estimates for awarded projects
• Finalizes the estimate on time and participates in team review with management on bid day
• Evaluates bids of subcontractors and vendors for completeness of scope of work, schedule, specification compliance, or other bid requirements
• Prepares value analysis in anticipation of the customer’s best interest
• Develops the scope of work narrative
• Assists field operations with the estimate after bid award and at project closeout
• Prepares proposal letters including scope of work, inclusions, exclusions, and clarifications
• Meets proposal due date schedules
• Anticipates requirements of producing estimates with little information given
• Provides consistent follow-up for feedback on bid/proposal, and reports results to management
• Enforces compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, safety standards and reports variances to Chief Estimator

REQUIREMENTS:

• Undergraduate or graduate degree in Construction, Engineering, or related field; equivalent combination of technical training and work related experience in lieu of degree
• Minimum of five years commercial construction and conceptual estimating experience
• Proficient in Microsoft office programs and computerized on-screen takeoff programs
• Experience with Accubid or similar software, we currently use McCormick

Fisk Electric builds extraordinary projects and we need exceptional talent. Join us and together we will build the future.