lead estimator

lead estimator

• major projects
• michels power, inc Leesport, PA 1 DAYS AGO 22544601 Summary Leesport, PA In-Person Competitive Salary 7 Years Experience Bachelor's degree No Commission 40.

00 hours per week / Day Shift / Full-Time Description About Us For over 60 years, M. J. Electric, LLC, a Quanta Services company, has built-long standing working relationships and an industry-wide reputation as the single source solution to our customer's electrical utility construction and maintenance needs. MJE values integrity, is inspired by our work, and is invested in delivering quality projects for our customers. Our culture is a product of our core values and operating principles which unite our personnel. Their professional competence and intelligent innovation result in outstanding customer satisfaction. We stand by everything we do. We are committed to investing in our employees and their growth through training, tools, equipment, industry-leading safety measures, advancement opportunities and more. At M. J. Electric, you aren't just applying for job, you are building a career. About this Role

• Lead Estimator We are looking for a talented Lead Estimator who has a passion for quality construction. This position is responsible for leading the regional estimating process and independently developing cost estimates for overhead transmission, distribution and substation electrical utility construction projects. What You'll Do
• Supervise staff and manage the performance of department members to include Estimators and Jr. Estimators
• Lead the regional estimating team in scoping projects for engineering, construction, and contractual requirements. Oversee the request for overhead transmission, overhead distribution and substation related proposal preparation and evaluations, project specifications, and pricing schedules.
• Lead the development efforts of standardized historical cost databases and application tools to aid future estimates.
• Provide expert judgment of costs to support competitive bid and negotiated contracts.
• Work closely with Project Management, Operations and Project Controls to refine submittals, pricing, bid strategy and project progress.
• Manage the development of pricing schedules and weighting criteria for proposal evaluations.
• Present project proposals and estimates to clients, owners and Sr. Management
• Assist in job hand off from estimating to field project supervision.
• Prepare project estimates based on limited information and general scopes of work, often lacking specific precedence.
• Develop detailed project estimates based on company standards and site-specific facility drawings.
• Perform material take-offs and cost analyses to support estimates.
• Work with the MJE Purchasing Department on material orders and required submittals
• Quote change orders from drawing changes, RFI's, etc.
• Travel to project(s) as needed What You'll Bring
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
• Ability to manage the performance of team members
• Ability to anticipate and meet internal customer needs
• Proven communication, organizational and interpersonal skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and Outlook
• Knowledge of Acubid or other estimating software programs
• Proficient in the use of Excel
• Knowledge of overhead transmission and overhead distribution electrical construction practices
• Knowledge of contract law, engineering and estimating principles
• Demonstrated experience with Request for Proposal preparation and evaluation .

.. For full info follow application link. MJE is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, status as a covered veteran, or other military status. Additional Details How To Identify Potential Job Scams

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