Estimator with 5 Points Electrical

  • Duluth
  • Ladder

Responsibilities:
1. Thorough Project Analysis:

  • Examine project specifications, drawings, and relevant documentation to grasp the project's scope and requirements.
  • Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and team members to collect essential information necessary for precise estimating.

2. Accurate Cost Estimation:
- Experience in Accubid/Accbud Anywhere/other similar estimating software to formulate detailed and precise cost estimates for electrical projects.
- Assess material, labor, and equipment costs meticulously to determine the overall project expenditure.
- Develop comprehensive and competitive bid proposals within established deadlines.
3. Risk Assessment and Mitigation:
- Identify potential risks and challenges associated with electrical projects, integrating risk factors into cost estimates.
- Work collaboratively with the project team to devise strategies for mitigating risks and enhancing project success.
4. Effective Vendor and Subcontractor Relations:
- Solicit quotes and proposals from vendors and subcontractors, ensuring a thorough evaluation of project costs.
- Evaluate and negotiate vendor and subcontractor bids to guarantee competitiveness and alignment with project specifications.
5. Thorough Documentation and Reporting:
- Create and maintain accurate and detailed documentation of the estimating process, including assumptions and methodologies.
- Generate comprehensive reports and presentations to convey cost estimates, project risks, and other pertinent information to internal and external stakeholders.
6. Collaborative Team Engagement:
- Forge close working relationships with project managers, engineers, and other team members to align estimated costs with project objectives.
- Engage in active collaboration with fellow estimators, fostering knowledge sharing, best practices, and continuous improvement in the estimating process.
7. Commitment to Continuous Improvement:**
- Stay abreast of industry trends, material costs, and construction methodologies to ensure estimates reflect current and accurate information.
- Provide constructive feedback on past projects to contribute to ongoing enhancements in estimating accuracy and efficiency.
Qualifications:
- Preferred field electrical experience and/or apprenticeship program experience.
- Has expertise or is willing to learn mission critical, Aviation or Healthcare sector electrical estimating.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in electrical estimating, preferably in the electrical industry.
- Proficiency in using electrical estimating software and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.
- In-depth knowledge of relevant codes, standards, and regulations.
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