Senior Estimator (Commercial Electrical)

$100,000 - $120,000/Yr

SST Direct Limited Liability Company - Houston, TX

Full-time - Senior

Houston, TX

About the position

The Senior Estimator position focuses on commercial electrical projects, requiring expertise in gathering, calculating, and compiling data for hard bid or design/build estimates. The role involves ensuring compliance with various laws and regulations while working closely with subcontractors and vendors to prepare accurate estimates and proposals.

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.

Requirements

• 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.

Benefits

• PTO
• Medical
• Dental
• 401k