Dvorak, LLC leads the way across the Mid-Atlantic region building heavy and commercial electrical systems using the highest quality and standards that modern construction demands. We maintain long-term, positive customer relationships and provide opportunities for growth and development for our team members.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Electrical Estimator is responsible for determining the cost of electrical jobs, assessing complexity, cost of labor and materials, for for commerical-industrial projects.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

PROJECT ESTIMATING

• Assist with creating construction budgets based on preliminary and schematic documents.
• Assist the senior estimator and preconstruction manager with the architects, engineers, and owners in the development of plans and specifications that are within the proposed budget limitations.
• Assist with the subcontractor bidding and scoping of projects to help develop construction budgets.
• Analyze & document plan overlays to determine changes & revisions to the contract documents (plans & specifications) that may impact the budget and/or constructability of the project.
• Formulate & coordinate project bid campaigns via Accubid; i.e. Select specific subcontractors whose services fit the project criteria in all 16 divisions; Develop, coordinate, & issue all project correspondence to the project principles (Preconstruction Manager, Senior Estimator, Architect, & Subcontractors); Collect, analyze, & submit all project RFI’s to the Architect, and issue all RFI responses back to the subcontractors; etc.
• Thoroughly review all project documents to establish specific scopes of work for all trades in all 16 divisions.
• Analyze subcontractor proposals throughout all trades within the 16 divisions and determine if the proposals meet the specific project scope of work and all applicable project requirements.
• Develop a relationship with subcontractors through conceptual budgeting and project bid-out.
• Develop, record, and recall trend cost information for budgeting.
• Maintain current knowledge and use of all local and state building codes and public funding source design standards.
• Maintain current knowledge of trends and developments in the construction industry.
• Ensure that minority subcontractor participation goals are met as per project requirements and Company goals.
• Responsible for timely completion of assigned projects.
• Attend required corporate meetings, training programs, and Harkins University seminars/webinars.
• Perform other job duties as assigned.

CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT

• Succinctly and cordially responds to customer requests.
• Develops relationships with both customers and vendors to the benefit of the company.
• Assists in identification of prequalification opportunities.
• Exceed customer expectations on assigned projects.
• Perform other job duties as assigned.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Coursework towards a bachelor’s degree or applicable to estimating.
• Minimum of five (5) years experience in progressive construction estimating.
• Experienced with Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Experienced with Microsoft Project, Insite, and On Screen Takeoff (or similar estimating software) a plus.
• Knowledgeable with CSI format and ability to read and interpret plans and specs.
• General knowledge of construction industry, scheduling, contract law, and contract negotiations.
• Familiar with regional market place, pricing, and subcontractor community.
• Field experience a plus.
• Organized and detail oriented.
• Ability to multi-task and cope with many issues.
• Team player with ability to clearly communicate verbally and in writing.
• Ability to interact and function professionally with all parties.

PHYSICAL JOB DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, drive, kneel, stoop, reach, bend, climb, touch and grasp, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Special vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth and peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment, particularly when in the field, can vary significantly and at times be very loud.

A successful candidate must pass a pre-employment drug test and background check.