Senior Estimator (Joe Rundle)

The Low Voltage Senior Estimator leads preconstruction and estimating efforts for low voltage systems. This position develops complete accurate and competitive proposals; establishes estimate and bid strategies; manages risk; coordinates vendors and subcontractors; and maintains estimate quality. The Senior Estimator balances delegation with effective self-performance directs the work of estimators assigned to each pursuit and collaborates with operations clients and leadership to achieve successful outcomes.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Lead development of complete accurate and competitive responses to Requests for Proposals (RFPs).
2. Review project plans specifications bid documents codes standards schedules and related information to define scope identify risk and establish the estimating approach.
3. Identify document conflicts omissions scope gaps and constructability concerns; coordinate timely clarifications and recommend practical solutions.
4. Develop estimate plans bid schedules work assignments and closeout requirements for assigned pursuits.
5. Prepare and review quantity takeoffs using Bluebeam and estimating software including ConEst or comparable assembly-based platforms.
6. Summarize takeoffs into definable bid units consistent with RFP requirements and company estimating standards.
7. Develop and validate labor units crew assumptions productivity factors subcontract values material pricing equipment costs and indirect costs.
8. Identify solicit and coordinate qualified suppliers manufacturers integrators and subcontractors; level quotations for scope exclusions compliance and risk.
9. Prepare conceptual estimates budgets unit pricing alternates allowances and detailed change-order estimates with supporting documentation.
10. Lead estimate kickoff progress review risk review and bid close meetings.
11. Perform quality-control reviews of takeoffs pricing labor quotations scope narratives assumptions exclusions and proposal documents before submission.
12. Develop pricing scope procurement and value-engineering strategies that improve competitiveness and reduce project risk.
13. Lead the estimating process for assigned pursuits and clearly communicate scope schedule responsibilities risks and decision points.
14. Balance delegation with effective self-performance while monitoring the quality accuracy and productivity of estimators assigned to the pursuit.
15. Use independent judgment to evaluate scope of work define estimating approaches and develop bid strategies that support complete and competitive proposals.
16. Assist the Estimating Services Director in maintaining cost databases labor-productivity data assemblies and estimating benchmarks for low voltage systems.
17. Assist in developing implementing and maintaining estimating standards templates tools and quality-control processes that improve accuracy consistency and efficiency.
18. Monitor changes to applicable codes standards technologies and construction practices; document estimating impacts and communicate required updates.
19. Perform other duties as assigned.*

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Building Automation and Controls: building automation systems building management systems direct digital controls HVAC controls SCADA instrumentation and facility management systems.

Proven experience leading low voltage estimates valued at more than $2 million.

Experience preparing conceptual estimates competitive bids negotiated proposals alternates and detailed change orders.

Proficiency with Bluebeam for quantity takeoffs and with ConEst or comparable assembly-based estimating software.

Advanced proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications particularly Excel Word Outlook Teams and SharePoint.

Strong understanding of labor units crew composition productivity adjustment factors and construction means and methods.

Strong understanding of contracting methods RFP compliance scope development proposal strategy and change-order pricing.

Working knowledge of applicable electrical communications life-safety and accessibility codes standards and regulations.

Ability to analyze complex documents reconcile incomplete or conflicting information and convert findings into clear estimating assumptions and decisions.

Strong written verbal presentation negotiation and stakeholder-coordination skills.

Strong mathematical ability including practical application of quantities fractions percentages ratios proportions labor extensions and cost analysis.

Ability to manage multiple priorities in a high-volume deadline-driven environment while maintaining accuracy and organization.

Strategic thinking sound judgment attention to detail initiative and practical problem-solving skills.

Salaryrangeforthispositionis$125000-$162000annually.

Opportunityforadiscretionaryyear-endbonus.

401kwitha40%employermatch(uptofederallimit.)

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Inadditiontosignificantcareergrowthopportunitiesfull-time employees enjoy a competitive pay rate paid holidays and PTO; Medical Dental Vision Life Insurance Disability Insurance Flexible Spending Accounts 401k plan and Employee Assistance Program.

EC Electric is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and supports a drug free workplace program. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability genetic information or characteristics protected veteran status or other protected classifications in accordance with federal law.

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