Electrical Estimator - Industrial
Company: Cummings Electrical
Location: Fort Worth
Posted on: May 15, 2022
Job Description:
OverviewPlease note that we are not accepting agency phone calls
or referrals regarding vacancies with this position. Cummings
Electrical has an immediate opening for an Industrial Electrical
Estimator to join our growing Service Division. This position
collaborates with cross functioning teams to compile and enter all
information required for estimates related to industrial and
commercial electrical service projects. It is an integral part of
the construction process and ensures competitiveness,
profitability, and growth. Responsibilities include but are not
limited to, developing accurate, competitive, and profitable bid
proposals for a variety of commercial, industrial, healthcare and
mission critical projects, and ensuring that the Company's best
interest are represented. Effectively communicates with internal
customers, vendors, and end users throughout the estimating
process. This position promotes environmental stewardship and a
work culture focused on health and safety.ResponsibilitiesGENERAL
ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Reviews and evaluates project plans and specifications, bid
documents, and other relevant documents to identify what is needed
to create a bid proposal when available.
- Assists with design of projects that are not fully
designed.
- Calculates the cost of electrical construction based on
reviewing and evaluating available documents and/or site
conditions.
- Consults with clients, vendors, and personnel in other
departments to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve
issues.
- Confers with engineers, architects, owners, contractors, and
subcontractors on changes and adjustments to cost estimates.
- Prepare estimates used by management for purposes such as
planning, organizing, and scheduling work
- Attends job site walk-throughs with other estimators as
necessary to ensure that any field conditions that may potentially
affect or impact the construction, prospective bid or
pre-construction designs are properly handled
- Work alongside other estimators, project managers and project
engineers on change orders and cost to complete estimates of
ongoing projects
- Analyzes projects for value engineering options while
considering specific job conditions that may affect labor and
material to be purchased and installed
- Anticipates potential problems and is proactive by taking
action.
- Requests material and equipment quotes from vendors and
equipment suppliers.
- Reviews quotes to confirm adherence to quote specifications and
accuracy of quotes received
- Develops and maintains a positive relationship with
vendors
- Develops and maintains a positive relationship with
clients
- Prepares bid documents including specific scope letter for each
project, evaluations with adjustments for buy-outs, labor rate,
productivity, etc. and identifies any inconsistent issues,
conflicts, and other problems
- Designs electrical service systems for projects including
building and pre-construction services
- Attend estimating/sales meetings, and project meetings to
discuss bid status, and present/solve problems
- Meets with general contractors, owners, and site personnel, as
needed
- Keeps company personnel, clients, general contractors, and all
others current on bid progress
- Able to provide accurate, detailed, and competitive
estimates
- Participates in sales functions and entertain clients on a
limited basis
- Organize and present "roll up" meetings
- Additional duties as assigned.WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Mainly office but may also include all other work environments
as required: sit, stand, talk, hear, use hands and fingers to
operate a computer keyboard and telephone.
- Work is generally performed in climate-controlled office
environment.
- Primary environment: ambient room temperatures, lighting, and
traditional office equipment as found in a typical office
environment.
- Considerable time is spent at a desk using a computer
terminal.
- May on occasion be exposed to loud sounds and distracting noise
levels, such as from office equipment.
- Can be exposed to hazardous materials, loud noises and extreme
heat/cold temperatures, if visiting job sites or other off-site
events.
- Can be exposed to Heavy Equipment, slippery surfaces, uneven
footing on the jobsite.
- Moderate noise (i.e. business office with computers, phone, and
printers, light foot traffic). PHYSICAL FUNCTION:
- Repeat the same mental activities.
- Ability to operate a keyboard at efficient speed and typical
business office equipment, including computer hardware.
- Regularly required to talk and/or hear; use hands to operate
objects, tools or controls (phone, computer, printer etc.); and
reach with hands and arms.
- Work performed causes fatigue of eyes, fingers and other
facilities because of continuous use of motor senses.
- Vision and hearing at or correctable to normal ranges.
- May be occasionally be asked to lift, stoop, kneel, and/or move
objects up to 25 pounds.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is
regularly required to stand, sit, talk, hear and use hands.
- Regular, predictable attendance is required. Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent, combined with completion of
an Electrical Apprenticeship Program and field experience, or a
bachelor's degree in Construction Management or similar
studies
- Minimum 5+ years' relevant experience related to commercial,
industrial and "service" projects
- Accustomed to estimating for projects at varied price
ranges
- Thorough knowledge of the electrical field with familiarity in
materials and construction methods
- Knowledgeable of the N.E.C and local codes
- Proficient with MS Suite & Outlook and experience utilizing
Accubid and AutoCAD
- Strong computer skills and adept at learning new software
- Strong quantitative and analytical skills
- Able to work independently and as part of a team
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Detailed oriented and self-motivated
- Outgoing and personable
- Must have dependable transportation and be willing/able to
drive to site specific locations These statements are intended to
describe the general nature and scope of work being performed by
this position. This is not a complete listing of all
responsibilities, duties and/or skills required. Additional
responsibilities may also be assigned. All applicants will be
subject to background check and drug screen. Compensation
requirements commensurate with experience. Excellent benefits
package, including health, dental, vision and 401K.
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Keywords: Cummings Electrical, Fort Worth , Electrical Estimator - Industrial, Professions , Fort Worth, Texas
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