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Job Description
About Us:
Dynalectric Oregon has served the specialized electrical needs of the Pacific Northwest for over 80 years. We have consistently maintained a local and personalized focus while growing into one of the foremost electrical contractors in the state. As a multidisciplinary electrical firm Dynalectric Oregon has the in-house expertise to plan construct install and fully integrate every component related to electrical controls and telecommunications systems. Our ability to perform projects collaboratively - under one roof - helps lower costs increases accuracy and improves project communications.
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Job Title: Estimator
Job Summary:
The Estimator is responsible for estimating and performing cost analysis on all types of electrical construction projects.
Duties and responsibilities
- Review and evaluate project plans and specifications bid documents and other relevant project documents to identify what is needed for a project and to create a bid proposal.
- Calculate the cost of electrical construction based on reviewing and evaluating available documents.
- Analyze project for value engineering options while taking into account specific job conditions that may affect labor and material to be purchased and installed.
- Identify any inconsistent issues conflicts and other problems in the bid documents.
- Identify strategies to create bid advantages.
- Anticipate potential problems and devise solutions proactively.
- Request material and equipment quotes from vendors and equipment suppliers.
- Reviews quotes to confirm adherence to quote requests and accuracy of quotes received.
- Develops and maintains a positive relationship with vendors.
- Prepares bid documents including specific scope letter for each project Blue Sheets and Evaluations with adjustments for buy-outs labor rate productivity etc.
- Assist in preparing budget pricing.
- Keeps Dynalectric management project management clients general contractors and all others involved in projects current on bid progress.
Qualifications include:
- At least 5 years of experience in the estimating and/or electrical industry role
- BSc/BA in in Electrical Engineering Construction Management or related field
- Knowledgeable with a wide variety of electrical materials and methods of installation
- Proven successful experience in the following estimating market sectors:
- Large Mission Critical projects
- healthcare
- Multi-story/Mixed-use Commercial buildings
- Proficient in Bluebeam Review is preferred
- Proficient with Microsoft Office applications and Accubid Classic/Pro estimating software
- Accubid Live Count experience is a plus
- Excellent analytical organizational verbal written and communication skills
- Proficient with vendor review and analysis process
Working Conditions:
Mostly office based. Typical working hours for an Estimator may vary. Generally Monday Friday during normal business hours but when deadlines approach they may be required to work much longer hours including some weekend work. Some travel may be required for training/continuing education.
Physical requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an Estimator to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
The Estimator is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop kneel crouch or crawl. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision color vision peripheral vision depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Direct reports
None
Benefits:
- Health & Welfare (medical dental & vision)
- 401(k)
- 401(k) match
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Flexible spending accounts
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
We offer our employees a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package and are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
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Employment Type
Full-Time
