Senior Estimator (Commercial Electrical)

Seeking a Senior Estimator with Commercial Electrical Experience for a direct hire opportunity with our client in Dallas, Texas.

This position offers full benefits including PTO, Medical, Dental, and 401k! 

Salary is between $100,000 - $120,000 per year (based on experience).

In this role, you will assist in gathering, calculating, and compiling data for use in hard bid or design/build estimates for electrical projects. You will perform all essential functions and responsibilities in alignment with company policies and values, ensuring compliance with local, county, state, and federal laws.

Responsibilities:

• Attend pre-bid reviews and understand the complete scope of work required.
• Visit construction sites for job walks and meetings.
• Review and understand all project bid documents.
• Locate, notify, and send bid information to subcontractors and vendors for quotes on outsourced electrical work.
• Complete estimate takeoff, using on-screen computer estimating to meet deadlines.
• Complete change order estimates for awarded projects.
• Finalize the estimate on time and participate in team review with management on bid day.
• Evaluate bids of subcontractors and vendors for completeness of scope of work, schedule, specification compliance, or other bid requirements.
• Prepare value analysis in anticipation of the customer’s best interest.
• Develop the scope of work narrative.
• Assist field operations with the estimate after bid award and at project closeout.
• Prepare proposal letters including scope of work, inclusions, exclusions, and clarifications.
• Meet proposal due date schedules.
• Anticipate requirements of producing estimates with little information given.
• Provide consistent follow-up for feedback on bid/proposal, and report results to management.
• Enforce compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, safety standards, and report variances to Chief Estimator.

Qualifications:

• Undergraduate or graduate degree in Construction, Engineering, or related field; equivalent combination of technical training and work-related experience in lieu of degree.
• Minimum of five years of commercial electrical construction and conceptual estimating experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs and computerized on-screen takeoff programs.
• Experience with Accubid or similar software; current use of McCormick is preferred.

If you are interested in learning more about this role, please submit your resume for immediate consideration!

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