Job Description
Well-established, expanding service company in NJ, servicing all boroughs and surrounding areas of New York City. We are offering an opportunity for a Estimator in Electrical Construction who is looking to further develop their career in a management role of a dynamic company involved in many of NJ and NYC’s projects and expand their skillset working on projects.
Requirements: The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 6 years of field experience in the electrical contracting industry. The candidate must be able to handle complex electrical construction cost estimates, and be involved in the planning, development, negotiation, and contract execution from evaluating project plans and specifications, evaluating costs and material time requirements, creating professional bid documents, and other relevant project documents. The position will involve estimating both for on going projects and for new opportunities. The position will entail:
· End-to-end bidding and ability to identify labor, material, and time requirements by studying blueprints, specifications, quotes, photos, walk through notes, RFI and other related documents and independently resolve discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information. Specifically:
o Determining the total cost of materials, equipment, utilities, and labor for construction projects.
o Researching construction documents and analyzing specifications.
o Preparing estimates for planning, organizing, and scheduling project work.
o Managing pre-qualification and pre-bid submissions.
o Ability to develop conceptual budgets and design/build estimates.
o Preparing estimates to meet project goals, such as setting work hours, sequencing tasks, obtaining materials, and securing the best deals with vendors and subcontractors.
o Ensuring that relevant documents and budgets are submitted before a bid deadline.
o Ensure RFQs and RFIs are created, sent out and followed up.
o Handle change orders
o Keeping track of the latest estimating technology and industry-related techniques.
o Collaborating with other teams, conducting site visits, and providing other services, like bid deliveries, when required.
o All other duties as assigned.
Personal characteristics of the ideal candidate:
· Six years of field experience with and experience as an estimator in the electrical construction field
· Knowledge of NYC and NEC codes; Means and methods
· Attending estimating/sales meetings, and project meetings to discuss bid status and present/solve problems.
· Advanced skills in MS Office and general computer literacy
Company Description
Fast-paced service company with heavy deadlines that must be adhered to on a daily basis. Excellent customer service skills results driven
Full-time