Senior Electrical Estimator Position Available In Greenville, South Carolina
Tallo's Job Summary: The Senior Electrical Estimator position involves reviewing proposal specifications and drawings, interpreting electrical schematics, conducting complete take-offs, generating project budgets, coordinating estimating efforts, submitting bids, providing cost breakdowns to Project Managers, maintaining accurate files, improving estimating systems, identifying cost-saving opportunities, and collaborating with internal and external teams for project success.
Job Description
Electrical Construction Estimator Position Overview:
We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Electrical Construction Estimator to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for preparing accurate cost estimates for commercial, industrial, and healthcare electrical projects. This role requires strong analytical skills, in-depth knowledge of electrical control systems, and the ability to collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities:
Review proposal specifications, drawings, and attend pre-bid meetings to determine the full scope of work and necessary estimate components. Interpret and analyze commercial, industrial, and healthcare electrical schematics, applications, codes, specifications, and drawings. Develop comprehensive and disciplined estimates by conducting complete take-offs of the required scope of work. Generate project budgets using historical data and limited information. Coordinate and oversee the estimating efforts for assigned projects. Review and approve take-offs and estimates prepared by estimator trainees. Submit competitive bids and proposals for estimated projects. Provide detailed breakdowns of estimates and relay essential cost information to Project Managers. Maintain files of working documents as back-up for estimate figures, including current pricing information from suppliers. Improve and update the computer-estimating system, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in pricing, labor, and other key factors. Introduce better and more efficient estimating procedures to enhance accuracy and workflow. Schedule estimate backlog to determine the necessary number of estimators required for project completion. Prepare reports and documentation as required. Identify and introduce cost-saving opportunities through Value Engineering and redesign strategies. Work closely with preconstruction, operations, and construction teams to ensure seamless project execution. Establish and maintain relationships with general contractors and customers to enhance business opportunities. Follow up on submitted proposals, gather relevant data, and refine estimating processes accordingly.
