Senior Estimator

The Senior Estimator role at Rosendin Electric is based in the Sterling, VA office and focuses on preparing bid and submittal documents along with cost estimates for electrical construction projects. This position serves as the lead estimator on assigned projects and coordinates with other estimators, suppliers, and clients to finalize estimates. Rosendin Electric is an employee-owned electrical contractor with more than 7,000 employees and operates as one of the largest firms of its kind in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Prepare estimates from quantity take-offs on projects and complete estimates for computer printout.
• Review proposal specifications and drawings, and attend pre-bid meetings to determine scope of work and required estimate contents.
• Identify project elements that may affect competitive pricing and evaluate areas for potential value engineering cost savings.
• Provide leadership to personnel preparing discipline sub-estimates for assigned bids.
• Maintain all working documents and data to support estimate figures.
• Develop labor productivity and installation unit costs based on projected site conditions and historical data.
• Prepare detailed material and equipment listings for estimates and obtain quotes from qualified suppliers and subcontractors.
• Review quotes for completeness and conformance with plans and specifications.
• Complete all client-required documents on schedule and draft scope or proposal letters for bid and negotiated projects.
• Conduct detailed reviews of scope, technical requirements, and pricing with the Chief Estimator prior to issuing formal bid packages.
• Meet with Project Management teams after successful bids to explain job scope and transition details.
• Maintain files of working documents to support 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 closing construction estimates.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and engineering design drawings.
• Ability to perform arithmetic calculations required for estimating.
• Experience estimating all types of projects and coordinating group work efforts.
• Proficiency in Accubid estimating software, Livecount Cloud, and Bluebeam software preferred.
• Experience in CAD or 3D software preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Ability to travel up to 10%.
• Capability to sit for extended periods, stand, walk, type, carry, push, and bend as required in a general office environment with occasional lifting 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, and voluntary life insurance.
• Disability income protection insurance.
• Pre-tax flexible spending plans for health and dependent care.
• Charitable giving match through the Rosendin Foundation.