Chief Electrical Estimator

Overview

As a Chief Electrical Estimator, you will skillfully work with our project management, estimating, and sales departments on multi-million dollar projects. The ideal candidate should be comfortable working in Excel, AccuBid, Word, and have excellent customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Take off projects, enter estimates, and write proposals for both mid to large-size construction projects with minimal supervision
• Review estimates and lead bid review process with management personnel to ensure that bids/estimates are completed on time and with a high degree of quality
• Assign and coordinate estimating requirements to estimating staff for each project based on schedule and project needs
• Drive estimating reviews to ensure that all project plans, specifications, and scopes are fully covered by the estimating staff
• Consults with project managers, clients, vendors, and other stakeholders as required to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues
• Provide guidance, direction, and support to estimating team to help resolve complex issues
• Responsible for the accuracy of estimates and provides guidance to estimators daily
• Supervise, direct, train and mentor estimating staff to ensure company, team, and individual processes and goals are met
• Manage day-to-day operations of a staff (up to 15 people) including operating budgets, staffing, performance reviews, and work assignments
• Provide conceptual budgeting advice to clients and project managers based on historical data, past experience and parametric estimating ratios; effectively communicate thought process
• Ability to assess project risks and requirements to provide support ranking and selecting bid opportunities; provide strategic input to ensure competitive pricing
• Develop and maintain a positive relationship with key stakeholders including general contractors, clients, vendors, company personnel and estimating staff
• Track information regarding material types and costs, labor productivity issues, historical data, and current construction trends to incorporate this knowledge into estimates
• Manage flow of information within department to ensure it is timely and aids in accurate estimates
• Manage the accuracy and quality of the estimating database
• Meet with general contractors and participate in bid interviews as required
• Provide management updates and analysis of department KPIs
• Develop scope letters and assist with proposal preparation

Qualifications

• Strong executive presence with an ability to build and manage effective relationships and department functions in a professional manner
• Excellent communicator to effectively lead the team and provide clear direction
• Ability and desire to train and mentor estimators and PM development candidates ranging from senior estimators to trainees.
• Team player with the ability to collaborate with a wide variety of personnel both internal and external
• Ability to work with tight deadlines and thrive under pressure while maintaining a calm demeanor
• Expert knowledge of electrical estimating with the ability to anticipate pricing issues and the ability to provide value engineering guidance
• Thorough knowledge of the electrical industry with general knowledge of mechanical, civil, and other specialty trades
• Ability to incorporate the National Electrical Code, building codes, and OSHA requirements into estimates
• Desire to build relationships with key stakeholders involved with the estimating process and actively participate in industry, client, and community relations
• Strong conceptual estimating skills
• Ability to identify process improvement opportunities and lead initiatives to implement change
• Detail-oriented with the ability to communicate clearly and concisely
• BS Degree in engineering, construction management, or related field preferred but not required
• 10 years of electrical contracting or construction experience
• 8 years of electrical estimating experience
• 3 years of senior management or executive-level experience
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
• Proficient with Accubid
• Ability to visit job sites and interact with field personnel
• Handle physical aspects of the job: standing, sitting, lifting up to 40 lbs
• Knowledge of Local Market and its principal general contracts #ind