Estimator – Chattanooga
POSITION SUMMARY
The Estimator I role collaborates with clients, vendors, subcontractors and our internal team to create estimates and assemble bids for projects within our core markets that enhance the profitability of the company and optimize our workforce. The role works with oversight from Lead and Senior Estimators.
POSITION FUNCTIONS
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Manage the Request for Proposal (RFP) process.
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Collaborate with Lead and Senior Estimators to prepare documents for legal review.
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Work with Lead and Senior Estimators to identify bid type and scope, construction timeframes, materials, and labor expenses, and bonding and bid requirements.
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Travel to and attend pre-bid meetings and/or to jobsites accompanied by a more senior member of the team.
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Identify any potential project risks and discuss with the Lead and Senior Estimators.
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Make recommendations on if subcontractors and materials are needed and gather needed quotes.
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Work with Lead and Senior Estimators to perform takeoffs.
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Create supporting documentation to support construction plans.
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Collaborate with Lead and Senior Estimators to finalize the work plan.
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Complete bid forms, enter information in appropriate websites, and ensure everything is in order to submit a final bid with oversight from Lead and Senior Estimators.
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Maintain bid logs.
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Assist with the labor and equipment rate schedules.
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Collaborate with Project Management and Field Leadership to ensure the job is set up correctly.
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Others duties as assigned.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
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Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field or equivalent knowledge or skills obtained through a combination of education, training, and experience.
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0 to 2 Years of estimating experience in the electrical construction field.
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Strong experience in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
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Organized with a strong attention to detail.
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Ability to identify and solve issues.
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Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
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Strong written and verbal communication skills.
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Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
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Self-motivated.
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Good project management skills, capable of handling multiple projects concurrently with good time management.
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Ability to maintain confidentiality.
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Ability to conduct self in an appropriate manner as a representative of Service Electric, working effectively in a diverse work environment.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS: None
SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILITIES: None
TRAVEL REQUIRED: Moderate
WORKING CONDITIONS:
NOTE: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, working conditions, physical demands, and activities may change or new ones many be assigned at any time with or without notice.
Service Electric Company 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 applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
