R.D. Graham Design Build Electrical Estimator

R.D. Graham- Design Build Electrical Estimator

Job Location: Wilmington, NC

R.D. Graham Electric is hiring for a full-time Design Build Electrical Estimator! Great company culture and atmosphere, coupled with the southern charm that only the Carolinas can bring.  Apply today!

R.D. Graham Electric is committed to hiring, training and equipping the very best employees.  Every employee at R.D. Graham Electric is part of a team, encouraging a positive work environment and making sure we meet our customers' expectations.  We believe in integrity and that "Our Word Matters"!  For over 30 years, R.D. Graham Electric has been providing quality and expertise for commercial electrical installation, repairs, site lighting, and design-build installation.

Pay Range: $70,000-$95,000/salary depending on experience

Benefits: 

• Bi-Weekly Pay
• Medical, Dental, Vision plans
• Free Basic Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Company matched 401K
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time off

Reports to:  The Electrical Mechanic will report to Electrical Foreperson

 

Responsibilities and Duties

 

The purpose of this position is to provide customers with a final job proposal to include scope of work and costing based upon design-build information submitted.  The position will analyze and review documentation and drawings which have been provided by the General Contractor or other customers, as well as the design and estimate of electrical drawings.  Upon completion of their responsibilities as listed below this position will provide a neat, well-organized written proposal to the customer on the specified date as noted in the bid documents.  The proposal will be developed and presented using RDGE templates.  Duties include but are not limited to:

• Maintain and organize estimates using RDGE templates and software
• Prepare accurate and well-organized estimates and proposals in a timely manner using the REGE estimating software provided.
• Review, analyze and understand job drawings, job specifications and other provided data
• Provide clear, detailed quantity take off documents using RDGE templates
• Review and organize sub-contractor quotes and ensure quotes meet job specifications and requirements
• Attend pre-bid walk throughs as required
• Ability to develop and design build estimates and proposals
• Ensure all RFI's and relevant bid documents are maintained in the bid file
• Ensure all addendums and revised drawings are maintained in bid file
• Request and maintain all unit pricing and quotations received from vendors
• Ensure all specialized equipment or subcontractor needs are accounted for in bid proposal
• Ensure consideration for all safety initiatives have been accounted for in the bid cost
• Ensure all labor costing for other than normal operations are accounted for in the bid cost
• Encourage an environment of open communications and a culture of safety

Qualifications

 

This position should have experience working in a fast-paced office setting in which coordinating multiple tasks and functions, often at the same time, is common practice.  This individual should demonstrate the ability to analyze information, maintain accurate documentation, develop and track costing and budgetary implications, have attention to detail and experience completing job specification review as well as drawing take off.  Additionally, this position should have a background using the Microsoft Office suite as well as navigating proprietary software programs.  The Estimator should be able to demonstrate progressive job experience indicating prior responsibilities and experience as an estimator.  While formal education is not a requirement for this position, an AAS, AOS or BA in Construction Management, Proje