Job: Estimator (B-1136)

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Jobing Description

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

SUMMARY: The position of Estimator has been established to enhance the profitability of the business by producing and assembling accurate bids for projects.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS: The Estimator reports directly to the Vice President of Pre Construction Services.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Compute cost factors and prepare estimates used for management purposes, preparing bids, selecting vendors, or subcontractors, and determining cost effectiveness.
* Analyze blueprints, specifications, proposals, and other documentation and complete quantity survey to prepare time, cost, and labor estimates for projects, applying knowledge of specialized methodologies, techniques, principles, or processes.
 Perform all take-off and quantity surveys per company standardized procedures.
 Inform VP of any unique or unusual circumstances in a particular bid or job.
 Consult with clients, vendors, or other individuals to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues.
* Solicit subcontractor and material/equipment quotes for estimating purposes.
 On an ongoing basis cultivate subcontractor/vendor relationships to ensure availability and to obtain competitive quotes.
 Assist in preparing rough draft subcontracts and/or purchase orders by coordinating with the Project Managers.
* Attend pre-bid job meetings and site surveys when required.
* Prepare bid summary ensuring the computed bid price includes all correct factors.
 Ensures all bid plans are properly secured and filed, and distributed to the appropriate parties.
* Organize and coordinate the activities of bid day to ensure that the bid is complete and on time.
 Prepare and submit scope letter in a timely manner.
 Spread and qualify subcontract bids and material quotations ensuring the low responsive quotation is utilized.
* Assemble estimate folder ensuring all estimate information is complete and accurate per Baker Electric standards and participate in the job hand-off process.
* Generate RFIs when appropriate prior to bidding and send to appropriate entity.
* Conduct special studies to develop and analyze new material and installation procedures and related cost data to determine the effect of possible cost reductions.
* Participate in computer use for estimating and job costing.
* Participate in meetings of estimating personnel to discuss project bids and review job cost information to improve estimating methods and procedures.
* Assist Project Manager in estimating change orders or any other project‚s changed conditions.
* Performs all other duties as assigned by the VP.

Skills / Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION, SKILL, EXPERIENCE: High school diploma or general education degree (GED). Five years minimum experience in Electrical Estimating or equivalent combination of education and experience. Knowledge of MS applications and a valid CA Drivers License is required.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Individual will frequently be required to stand, walk, sit, talk, and hear. Occasionally may have to life boxes full of materials for purposes of setup of programs, typically 20 pounds or less. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: Standard office environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.