Senior Estimator

Senior Estimator

Cherry City Electric is accepting applications for full-time Senior Estimator for its Electrical Division.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with team members on selections of projects to pursue
• Interface and communicate with clients on bids
• Build strong relationships with customers and at times attend and coordinate social functions
• Work closely with the Business Development Manager and frequently visit clients and assist with business promotions
• Support our preconstruction team as necessary in pursuit of their opportunities
• Review contracts on potential new jobs won and assure the contracts include our exclusions and clarifications and reflect our bid scope
• See that estimating documents are properly filed and organized at all times
• Use technology to assure we are estimating at maximum efficiency and accuracy
• Train and mentor junior estimating staff as necessary
• Assist with negotiating prices and purchases as necessary
• Organize and lead kick-off and handoff meeting on projects that are won
• Work closely with operations on large bids and collaborate to ensure bids are complete and reflect our resource availability
• Consult with clients, vendors, personnel in other departments to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues
• Analyze electrical, mechanical, architectural drawings and other documents to prepare time, cost, materials, and labor estimates
• Prepare and submit bid RFI s and maintain log
• Identify qualified suppliers/subcontractors and solicit quotes
• Review quotes for completeness with plans & specs
• Prepare and maintain bid folder
• Prepare new construction and remodel electrical estimates using ACCUBID Estimating system
• Attend job walks and pre-bid meetings
• Provide electrical budgets and rough order magnitudes as requested
• Provide value engineering and cost alternatives as necessary
• Thoroughly read project specifications and general conditions
• Meet with clients to discuss and review estimates
• Interface and work closely with Morrow-Meadows Corporation Subcontractors and Vendors Support and attend business development functions after normal work hours
• Build and maintain lasting relationships with our customers
• Prepare detailed proposals as required by our customers when necessary

Requirements:

• 8-10 years experience in electrical construction or related field
• Previous estimating experience required including projects up to $15mil in electrical value
• Strong electrical knowledge in commercial construction including low voltage systems
• Customer-focused
• Experience in using software programs such as Bluebeam, Accubid, Revit, and CAD – preferred 4-year college degree in electrical engineering, construction related field
• Familiarity with Design-Build and Design-Assist projects and processes
• Strong leadership and managerial skills
• Team-oriented and able to work well with others
• Detail-oriented and organized
• Strong communications skills
• Ability to juggle multiple tasks at the same time
• Ability to work with tight schedules/deadlines
• Ability to work late when necessary
• Engineering familiarity preferred
• Familiarity with the electric code

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation packages
• Medical and Dental Benefits
• Basic Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Wellness Program
• 401-K Plan that matches up to $5,000 per employee annually
• 8 paid holidays
• Your birthday as a paid holiday
• 2-4 weeks paid vacation/personal time off depending on years of employment

Cherry City Electric provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.