Senior Estimator

What You Will Do

• Produce precise electrical estimates for various project types, including large commercial, industrial, high-tech, vertical high rise, and health care facilities.
• Work independently and manage Jr. Estimators, assigning tasks, providing direction, giving timelines, and reviewing for accuracy and completion.
• Read and understand civil, architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, tele data, security, fire alarm, audio visual plans, and specifications as they relate to the electrical work.
• Demonstrate an understanding of, and clearly communicate, estimated scope of work.
• Develop project take-offs and equipment counts based upon the specifications and drawings.
• Utilize technology such as BlueBeam, Accubid and LiveCount to perform and document electrical budgets.
• Utilize understanding of basic circuitry and wiring methods for electrical systems.
• Provide support and training of estimating processes, procedures and systems for junior estimators, interns, and other team members as necessary.
• Contribute to and support value engineering exercises.
• Create scope letter content and OneNote required documentation, qualifications, and exclusions.
• Participate in Estimating team and review meetings and clearly define your estimate work product.
• Prepare detailed electrical estimates based on limited design information and/or narratives.
• Adhere to the PRIME Safety Program, complying with safety regulations, procedures and safe work practices.
• Maintain a physical presence onsite and provide assistance to specific groups, managers and project management teams as needed.
• Performs other duties as requested; duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

What You Will Need to be Successful

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A. or B.S.) from four-year college or university and five to seven years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience evaluating and estimating design/build contract work
• Ability to review BOM of subcontractors, suppliers, and material quotes; determine completeness and compliance with bid documents; and make appropriate recommendations
• Ability to train and educate others on estimating procedures and software
• Ability to quickly evaluate and estimate VE solutions.
• Advanced knowledge of structural, architectural and mechanical documents and their impact on electrical scope.
• Advanced Knowledge of NEC, local codes and construction methods.
• Advanced Knowledge of Electrical Materials and their applications.
• Knowledge of and experience with Accubid and LiveCount.
• Strong organizational, prioritization, multi-tasking and communication skills.
• Strong computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Experience with preparing, completing, explaining, and reviewing complex estimates with Chief Estimator, Internal, and External Customers.
• Experience with delivery models: Plan & Spec, Design-Assist, and Design-Build.
• Ability to grasp and follow existing estimating process and procedures.
• Experience with the appropriate application of a wide variety of electrical materials and methods of installation as it relates to database materials and assemblies to individual estimates.
• Strong work ethic.