Senior Estimator (Accubid Anywhere)
Electrical Estimator - Justin, TX or Remote/Hybrid
Our Company:
Knight Electric Inc. is a family owned, nationwide company offering a wide range of commercial lighting and electrical services. We are committed to delivering superior workmanship and client satisfaction.
About this role:
The addition of the electrical estimator position is an integral part of our continued growth. Our company focuses on the retail/commercial segment of the industry, both new construction and remodels. If you meet the requirements listed below and are looking for long-term growth and a great culture, apply today.
Location: Onsite or Remote
This role can be remote with some travel to an office periodically for meetings or other.
Compensation: $115,000 - $150,000 annual compensation.
Responsibilities:
- Perform takeoffs using on-screen estimating software (Accubid Anywhere)
- Develop and maintain positive relationships with vendors and customers
- Review and evaluate project plans, specifications, schedules, and other bid documents to identify what is needed to complete an estimate.
- Exhibit good time management skills and the ability to consistently meet deadlines.
- Prepare detailed proposals and engage clients post-bid to ensure accurate forecasting of potential awards.
- Attend pre-bid or team scope review meetings and understand the complete scope of work required, with sometimes limited information.
- Notify and send bid information to subcontractors and vendors for quotations on select bid packages.
- Confer with engineers, architects, owners, contractors, and subcontractors on changes and adjustments to cost estimates.
- Review vendors’ bills of materials and subcontractors’ scope letters for accuracy.
- Complete change order estimates for awarded projects.
- Work as a team with other estimators, company divisions, and departments within the company.
- Attend estimating/sales meetings to discuss bid status, and present/solve problems.
- Conduct project handoff meetings and field operations with the estimate after bid award through project closeout.
- Analyze bids and propose value engineer cost-saving ideas.
- Provide leadership, direction, training, and mentorship to Junior Estimators and work well with all team members.
- At least 4+ years of estimating commercial electrical projects in similar types of construction as our core work – commercial new construction and remodels.
- Excellent communication skills with customers, vendors, subcontractors, general contractors, and owners.
- High attention to detail, accuracy, and thoroughness.
- Full working knowledge and experience with Accubid Anywhere software.
- Thorough knowledge of the commercial electrical field and familiarity with materials and construction methods.
- Proficiency in using Microsoft Office suite (i.e., Excel, Word) and comfort with spreadsheets and computerized on-screen takeoff programs.
- Knowledge of national, state, and local codes.
- Produce accurate, timely, and competitive estimates from bid packages.
- Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize.
To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.