What are the responsibilities and job description for the Construction Estimator position at Mister Sparky of Indio?
Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
We are growing…and hiring! Desert Elite Electric and Construction is one of Coachella Valley's premier electrical services providers and are not only growing electrical, but we are also growing in our construction projects and underground utilities projects. We serve all the valley and some points beyond in electrical, construction, and underground utilities services. That growth requires a construction estimator with solid experience with estimating within the construction environment and proficient in the software tools of the trade. We are based in Indio and the right candidate would ideally be in commutable distance to there.
Summary
Reporting to the general manager, the construction estimator works closely with many other professionals including consultants, contractors, accountants, and operations personnel to provide the most accurate and comprehensive financial and budget analysis for their employers. Additionally, the estimator is responsible for deciding the projected time frame needed to complete a project and additional factors like labor needs, materials, budgets, and potential setbacks. Their duties include communicating with personnel and contractual professionals or vendors, using computer software to weigh production risks or compile reports and making presentations to project leaders outlining their suggestions for upcoming projects.
Description
· Analyzes required documents, blueprints, and project plans to gain a thorough understanding of the project
· Determines what factors of production will influence the cost of a service or product
· Prepares material estimates and cost estimates for the product or service
· Creates labor estimates for any project
· Developing and maintaining relationships with company vendors, subcontractors, and clientele
· Manage bids from vendors and contractors
· Use bid data to prepare detailed cost analysis
· Present prepared estimates to management and other stakeholders
· Compile and record actual costs
Qualifications
· Minimum of 3 years of construction estimating (all facets) experience.
· Must have new ground-up construction estimating experience.
· Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple estimate projects simultaneously.
· A strong analytical thought process and a keen attention to detail.
· Must be a self-starter with a collaborative spirit.
· Proficient in MS Office applications
· Proficient in the use of Planswift®
· Proficiency in EBM® a plus
Salary : $25 - $35