Estimator

Mj Electric - Iron Mountain, MI

Full-time - Entry Level

Iron Mountain, MI

Specialty Trade Contractors

About the position

The Estimator position at MJ Electric LLC involves leading the development of technical scopes of work and independently creating cost estimates and resource requirements for Engineer Procure and Construction Substation projects. The role requires collaboration with various stakeholders to ensure accurate project proposals and cost evaluations, while also providing oversight and technical expertise for electrical construction projects in the utility market.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the request for proposal preparation and evaluations, project specifications, and pricing schedules.
• Prepare pre-approval project estimates based on limited information and general scopes of work.
• Develop detailed post-approval project estimates based on company standards and site-specific facility drawings.
• Assist with the assembly of the project proposal to include supporting documents, bid forms, project schedules, and review of the final proposal before submittal.
• Schedule and hold comprehensive bid reviews with upper management, project managers, and field personnel to cover scope, review costs, subcontractors, and risks.
• Provide expert judgment of costs to support competitive bid and negotiated contracts, assist with technical requirements in contract negotiations as needed.
• Assist with the development of standardized historical cost databases and application tools to aid future estimates.
• Provide oversight, coordination, management support, and technical expertise for all aspects of electrical construction projects in the utility market.
• Review scope, specifications, and drawings to determine subcontractors needed and develop request for quotes documents.
• Interface with other estimators in Transmission line, excavating, foundations, and material procurement to review scope and develop a division of responsibility.
• Analyze time, equipment, tooling, material, and manpower requirements for each project.
• Interface with customers, vendors, and subcontractors to determine the cost of the project.
• Visit customer field locations as required to ascertain project conditions.
• Attend pre and post bid meetings as required and effectively present information to clients.
• Select a pool of potential subcontractors and equipment vendors to solicit their proposals.
• Analyze special safety and code requirements on all projects.
• Work as part of an integrated Operations and Estimating team in acquiring projects.
• Review Engineering design guides and construction specifications to assure project meets specifications.
• Determine equipment and material sizing and ampacity based on One-line information provided.
• Assist EPC project manager to develop Engineering Deliverables and information needed from Engineers to complete the project.
• Assist in developing a comprehensive schedule including Engineering, long lead material items, construction schedule, and deadlines.

Requirements

• BS/BA in Engineering, an associate degree in an electrical field of work, Construction Management, or equivalent experience (Preferred).
• 3-5 years of estimating, project management, and craft supervision experience in the electrical construction/utility industry (Preferred).
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and proficient in the use of Excel.
• Knowledge of estimating software programs.
• Knowledge of Utility, Solar, Wind, Battery storage a plus.

Nice-to-haves

• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Ability to anticipate and meet internal customer needs.
• Proven communication, organizational, and persuasive people skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Must be self-motivated.

Benefits

• Equal Employment Opportunity
• Veteran focus
• Opportunities for people with disabilities