Senior Estimator
About Rosendin
Rosendin is one of the largest electrical contractors in the United States, employing over 7,000 people. We are the largest employee-owned company in the industry, which means you will be a company owner and shareholder at a company experiencing tremendous growth and success.
We are an organization built on integrity with a culture that empowers people, embraces diversity, and inspires everyone to do their best.
The Role
The Senior Estimator is responsible for preparing and completing bid/submittal documents and cost estimates for electrical construction projects. The Senior Estimator serves as the Lead Estimator for projects and works with other Estimators, suppliers, and customers to complete the estimate.
Responsibilities
- Prepare estimates from quantity take-off on projects and complete estimates to computer printout
- Identify parts of projects that may be key to making a competitive estimate
- Review proposal specifications, drawings, and attend pre-bid meetings to determine scope of work and required contents of estimate
- 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 listing of material and equipment items for the estimate and obtain quotes
- Identify qualified suppliers/subcontractors and solicit quotes
- Review quotes for completeness and conformance with plans and specifications
- Responsible for timely completion of all client-required documents
- Draft scope/proposal letters for bid and negotiated projects
- Prior to issuing the formal bid package, provide the Chief Estimator with a detailed review of scope, technical requirements, and pricing
- After successful bid at project turnover, meet with Project Management departments to explain job scope, potential areas of attention, and other aspects for successful project transition
- Maintain files of all working documents to back-up estimate figures and update the Rosendin approved estimating program
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field
- Minimum 4 years' estimating or other relevant experience in closing construction estimates
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints and/or engineering design drawings
- Ability to perform arithmetic calculations required for estimating
- Ability to estimate all types of projects and coordinate and supervise group work effort
- Ability to mentor and assist with the development of Estimators
- Ability to identify and meet customers' needs, expectations, and requirements
- Proficiency using a computer and Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.)
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and change priorities as necessary
- Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing requirements with a positive attitude
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Self-motivated, proactive, and effective team player
- Ability to interact effectively and professionally with all levels of employees, management, staff, vendors, clients, and others
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in Accubid estimating software, Livecount Cloud, and Bluebeam software
- Experience in CAD or 3D software
- Combination of education, training, and relevant experience
Working Conditions
- General work environment includes sitting for extended periods, standing, walking, typing, carrying, pushing, and bending
- Work is conducted primarily indoors with varying environmental conditions such as fluorescent lighting and air conditioning
- Noise level is typically low to medium; can be loud on a job site
- Occasional lifting of up to 30 lbs
- Travel up to 10%
Location & Relocation
Relocation required to one of these locations:
- Austin, TX
- Houston, TX
- Dallas, TX
- San Antonio, TX
- El Paso, TX
- Tempe, AZ
On-site required. Relocation assistance will be provided.
Benefits
- ESOP – Employee Stock Ownership
- 401(k)
- Annual bonus program based upon performance, profitability, and achievement
- 17 PTO days per year plus 10 paid holidays
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
- Term Life, AD&D Insurance, and Voluntary Life Insurance
- Disability Income Protection Insurance
- Pre-tax Flexible Spending Plans (Health and Dependent Care)
- Charitable Giving Match with the Rosendin Foundation
Equal Opportunity
Rosendin is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are considered regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, pregnancy, age (over 40), or any other categories protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
We fully comply with the ADA and applicable state law, including considering reasonable accommodation measures that may enable qualified disabled applicants and employees to perform essential functions.
About Rosendin
<cite index="5-12">Rosendin builds quality electrical and communications installations, builds value for clients, and builds people in a diverse, safe, and inclusive environment.</cite> <cite index="11-4">The company specializes in electrical and communications installations, renewable energy projects, and design-build engineering, including BIM.</cite>
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