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KEMCO OF BURLINGTON INC
Project Manager/Estimator - Electrical Services
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What they do
An Estimator provides cost estimates for a project, based on an evaluation of the materials, labor, time and equipment needed to complete the project. May specialize in many aspects of construction or in manufacturing and design industries.
$72,838 / year median in North Carolina
+7% projected growth
Job Description
Summary (General Description): Provides estimator and project management services to the Electrical Small Construction division. Forecasts project costs by evaluating project requirements and specifications and determining the appropriate materials, labor, equipment, and contractors. Manages projects from start to finish by overseeing project scope, schedule, budget, resources, risk, and quality. Communicates with customers, employees, and management to update them on projects status and issues. Ensures overall project success by monitoring job progress, evaluating job progress, evaluation risks, foreseeing issues, and proactively taking action to keep projects on track. Responsibilities (includes but not limited to):
- Operate a company vehicle
- Prepares bids, budget proposal estimates, and design build proposals.
- Conducts site visits as needed to evaluate compliance with schedule, safety requirements, project specifications, and overall project status.
- Develops project schedules and staffing plans and communicates them to supervision.
- Tracks project budgeted vs actual costs
- Monitors project quality and coaches staff when necessary
- Manages Change order process
- Manages Subcontractor process
- Manages punch-list process
- Manages project material, inventory, equipment, and labor logistics
- Communicates project status with customers and works with them to resolve issues.
Required:
- Possess a valid drivers license
- Experience in reading and interpreting Electrical plans and specifications
- Knowledge of applicable and current building and NEC code requirements
- Proficient in performing material take-offs from technical drawings
- Experience or familiarity with establishing cost estimates
- Knowledgeable of Electrical design techniques
- Experience with construction project contract documents (contract drawings, subcontracts, contract addendum, specifications, and change orders)
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to multitask
- Proficient with use of PC's, portable electronic devices, and MS office suite.
- Ability to teach others
- 5 years of experience working in a leadership role in the Electrical industry or 2 years relevant experience and an AA or BS in a technical field
Preferred:
- Knowledge of NEC and ability to apply for Electrical exam
- Limited or Unlimited electrical license