Estimator - Electrical Jobs

Since 1947, Crowder has built a legacy of success in the construction industry. We work throughout the Southeast on heavy construction infrastructure projects ranging from bridges, dams, water and waste water treatment facilities, power plants and other energy facilities. We are a general contractor who self performs civil, electrical and mechanical trades on both traditional and more complex alternative delivery projects.

As a family-owned company, it is the spirit of not only doing the right things, but doing things the right way that is the true legacy of our founders and our people. Crowder is Building America and Proud of It® as reflected in our Mission Statement:

We are dedicated to superior performance and committed to making a positive difference for our clients, for our communities, and in the lives of our employees.

If you are looking for a career, not just a job, with a company committed to your future, apply today.

CROWDER IS PROUD TO BE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY (EOE) AFFIRMATIVE ACTION (AA) EMPLOYER
Qualified Minorities, Females, Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Crowder is a Drug Free Workplace and E-Verify Employer

REQUIREMENTS: ALL Applicants must be:

• Able to Pass a Drug Test
• Legally Eligible to Work in the US
• 18 years of Age

Primary function of an Electrical Estimator: Prepare bids and submit proposals for projects bidding, design build projects and conceptual estimates in the Water and Wastewater Treatment plant market. The Electrical Estimator will be part of a team located in an office environment.

Typical duties include but are not limited to:

• Assemble the estimate for your assigned division.
• Visit project sites to ascertain any local and project specific information that is needed to prepare a bid.
• Be prepared to assist the Design-Build Bid sponsor with estimates based on less that 100 percent documents relying on experience and subcontractor/vendor relationships.
• Provide the bid sponsor with questions and clarifications in need of resolution in order to properly prepare your detailed estimate.
• Prepare for and attend all required plan reviews conducted by the bid sponsor.
• Perform accurate takeoffs applying labor, material and equipment to the estimates.
• Prepare and present information at Bid Reviews conducted by the bid sponsor and attended by invited management.
• Predict and enter labor, material, subcontract, and construction equipment costs for your estimate.
• Perform all necessary quantity surveys for your assigned area.
• Understand the relationship between all trade divisions.
• Prepare for Bid Day.
• Attend Pre-Bid meetings as required to gather all pertinent information related to a project and your assigned estimate division.
• Solicit participation from all required vendors and subcontractors and follow up to ensure timely delivery of quotes.
• Review and understand project bid documents including plans, specifications, all related addenda and other relative correspondence as it relates to the area of your assigned estimate.

Bid Process

• Prepare spreadsheets to evaluate and compare subcontractors' bids to Crowder's self-performance of a portion of the project.
• Provide the bid sponsor with bid day support including your best estimate.
• React to and coordinate with other estimators and the bid sponsor regarding issues discovered during the bid process.
• Obtain prequalification information from subcontractors.
• Support efforts to obtain Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation in our bids.
• Maintain a Vendor/Subcontractor database with the firms that we engage with in all areas.
• Provide the bid sponsor with the information required to complete our bid documents on bid day.
• Prepare spreadsheets as required to evaluate all vendors and subs.

Post Bid Process

• Prepare for and attend hand-off meetings to transfer information to the project teams.
• Build and maintain relationships with subcontractors and vendors.
• Train other estimators and be prepared to receive training from other estimators.
• On projects that we expect award, provide all estimate information to the estimating coordinator in preparation for a hand-off meeting.
• Attend all weekly estimating meetings to coordinates efforts with the estimating team.
• Archive any information as required to be useful in future estimates.
• Respond to questions from the management teams as they begin the projects.
• Be prepared to assist project teams in a value engineering process.
• Receive and react to all feedback from the management teams as it relates estimate errors, vendors, and subcontractors.
• Visit ongoing projects to see the construction and relate that experience to future estimates.
• Be prepared to assist project management teams in any major change orders.

Salary: Starting at $80,000 /annual

Skills, Knowledge, Qualifications & Experience:

• Good communication and collaboration skills to effectively work within a team of estimators and managers completing complex estimates and bid proposals.
• Knowledgeable of available construction equipment and ability to utilize resources maintaining a database of equipment rental rates.
• Must be proactive and possess time management and multi-tasking skills with the ability to complete multiple estimates and proposals at one time.
• Knowledge of means and methods related to electrical materials and construction including conduit and conductor sizing, classified locations, NEMA requirements and Instrumentation and SCADA Systems.
• Read and understand engineering drawings, specifications, and bid documents.
• Must be able to offer insight regarding project schedule for matters relating to electrical construction.
• Ability to track job costs and maintain cost databases used for basis of estimates.
• 2 years estimating, engineering or similar experience related to electrical construction.
• Ability to formulate and calculate mathematical expressions to obtain the desired quantity measurement and cost information.
• 4 year engineering degree or equivalent combinations of technical training and/or related experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Estimation, ProContractor (formerly Quest), AutoCAD, Primavera, CoinsOA.
• Must be able analyze all aspects of assigned bids including subcontractor scope/pricing and labor productivity for self-performed work.
• General knowledge of estimating techniques, cost control, and material pricing required.
• Possess technical construction awareness regarding available products, means, and methods.

Benefits:

At the heart of Crowder s Mission Statement is the commitment to make a positive difference in the lives of our employees. Our comprehensive benefits package is custom-designed to achieve that goal through access to the following benefits:

• Supplemental Voluntary and Dependent Life Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity and Critical Illness
• Health Plans, including Medical, Dental and Vision
• Educational Assistance
• Direct Deposit
• Company Paid Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
• Life/AD&D Insurance
• 401k Savings and Profit Sharing Plan with Matching Contributions
• Wellness Program with Incentives
• Crowder YOUniversity Career-Based Training
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Healthcare Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts

Benefits may vary based on position and length of employment.

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