Senior Electrical Estimator - Texas/Arizona

The Senior Electrical Estimator role at Rosendin Electric is based at the LPG Pflugerville, TX location and requires relocation to one of the following sites: Austin TX, Houston TX, Dallas TX, San Antonio TX, El Paso TX, or Tempe AZ. Relocation assistance is provided, and the position is on-site. Rosendin Electric is an employee-owned electrical contractor with more than 7,000 employees.

Responsibilities

• Prepare estimates from quantity take-offs on projects and complete estimates to computer printout.
• Review proposal specifications, drawings, and attend pre-bid meetings to determine scope of work and required contents of estimate.
• Identify parts of projects that may be key to making a competitive estimate and evaluate areas for potential value engineering cost savings.
• Provide leadership to personnel preparing discipline sub-estimates for assigned bids.
• Ensure all working documents and data are maintained to back up estimate figures.
• Develop labor productivity and installation unit costs based on projected site conditions and historical data.
• Prepare detailed listings of material and equipment items for estimates and obtain quotes from qualified suppliers and subcontractors.
• Review quotes for completeness and conformance with plans and specifications.
• Ensure timely completion of all client-required documents and draft scope or proposal letters for bid and negotiated projects.
• Provide the Chief Estimator with a detailed review of scope, technical requirements, and pricing prior to issuing the formal bid package.
• Meet with Project Management departments after successful bids to explain job scope and other aspects for project transition.
• Maintain files of all working documents to back up estimate figures and update the approved estimating program.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field, or a combination of education, training, and relevant experience.
• Minimum 4 years of estimating or other relevant experience in closing construction estimates.
• Experience in Accubid estimating software, Livecount Cloud, and Bluebeam software preferred.
• Experience in CAD or 3D software preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and engineering design drawings.
• Ability to perform arithmetic calculations required for estimating.
• Ability to estimate all types of projects and to coordinate and supervise group work effort.
• Proficient in using a computer and Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and change priorities as necessary.
• Travel up to 10%.
• General work environment includes sitting for extended periods, standing, walking, typing, carrying, pushing, and bending.
• Work conducted primarily indoors with varying environmental conditions such as fluorescent lighting and air conditioning; noise level typically low to medium but can be loud on a job site.
• Occasional lifting of up to 30 lbs.

Benefits

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• 401k plan.
• Annual bonus program based on performance, profitability, and achievement.
• 17 PTO days per year plus 10 paid holidays.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• Term Life, AD&D Insurance, and Voluntary Life Insurance.
• Disability Income Protection Insurance.
• Pre-tax Flexible Spending Plans for Health and Dependent Care.
• Charitable Giving Match with the Rosendin Foundation.