Project Estimator

Position Summary

New River Electrical is searching for an Estimator to join our growing company. The Estimator is responsible for reviewing, analyzing and interpreting contract documents (specs, drawings, and reference information) to develop detailed, comprehensive estimates for various electrical projects. This position reports directly to the Estimator Supervisor.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Reviews project plans and specifications and confirms complete scope.
• Participate in customer pre-bid meetings (in-person or virtual) and site visits to gain an understanding of project requirements and site challenges.
• Identify risk issues and their order of magnitude.
• Solicit subcontractor and/or supplier information and pricing.
• Meet estimating deadlines working independently.
• Performing detailed takeoffs of the labor, materials, and equipment required to complete the work associated with various types of electrical construction projects.
• Managing flow of bid information between customers, contractors, vendors, subcontractors, and operations employees.
• Creating and transmitting scope letters and quotations.
• Following up with customers on proposals.
• Supporting project managers during pre-construction phase of projects.
• Assisting senior estimators on large project estimates.
• Create Project Schedules to define construction workflow and deadlines to meet customer constructability requirements.
• Prepare and submit accurate and professional bid proposals and supporting documentation.

Qualifications

• A minimum 5 years of electrical and/or civil estimating experience in an industrial environment required, or a minimum of 5 years of field supervision or relevant experience. Utility construction & Substation experience preferred.
• Must be familiar with materials and equipment take-off process.
• Possess the ability to perform conceptual estimates based on specifications.
• Possess strong mathematical, communication and computer skills.
• General understanding of MS Office with the ability to become proficient in the use of Excel.
• Ability to compose basic, as well as complex proposals, technical documents, and formal letters.
• Ability to make presentations to both small and large, diverse groups; ability to communicate with clients, engineers, and internal operations.
• Excellent organizational, planning and time management skills.
• High attention to detail with the ability to recognize discrepancies.
• General understanding of Fixed Price, Time & Materials, Cost Plus and Unit contract pricing mechanism.
• Basic understanding of electrical trade and general construction.
• Ability to understand construction drawings and contract documents.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work on multiple estimates simultaneously.
• There may be occasional limited travel for off-site meetings, events, or other business matters.