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Job Location drjobs

San Jose, CA - USA

Monthly Salary drjobs

Not Disclosed

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Salary Not Disclosed

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Position Summary: Responsible for supporting project managers and clients by reviewing bid documents and preparing accurate and detailed cost estimates. An estimator will be responsible to ensure that a bid is done on-time and is per the plans and specifications.

Essential Functions
  • Perform take offs of various electrical system including low voltage and instrumentation and controls.
  • Review specifications and drawings to determine scope of work and required contents of estimate
  • Review all drawing disciplines: architectural mechanical and structural to ensure complete scope is captured
  • Develop request for quotes and reviewing quotes for adherence to specifications.
  • Develop and foster relationships with subcontractors and material suppliers.
  • Maintain drawing and estimate files within company software system.
  • Support other functions for clients including change order management RFI management and submittal management
  • May review design options and recommend the best solution based on cost engineering quality and/or availability of materials
  • Review estimating with management team.
  • Develop scope letter detailing inclusions exclusions and clarifications.
  • Interface with clients including attending post bid meetings.
  • Perform additional assignments per managers direction.
  • Taking job specific training as necessary.
  • May create maintain and upgrade the company estimating system database (units and prices) and assemblies.
  • Communicate and partner with team and client to ensure a high-quality estimate is delivered on time.
  • This description is provided to give a general overview of the positions duties. This is not a complete and exhaustive list and other responsibilities may be assigned as needed by management.
Essential Skills
  • Experience on commercial projects
  • Experience with industrial projects including electric vehicle chargers and water treatment facilities
  • Ability to read and interpret blueprints
  • Team player with a can-do attitude willing to work with multiple people on multiple projects
  • Able to communicate to all levels of the organization and clients when needed
  • Time management to ensure estimates and tasks are completed by the deadlines and bid dates
  • Able to train others
  • Willing to learn and always strive to get better
  • Unparalleled collaborative attitude with a willingness to help the client the team and the company reach its goals
  • Self-guided independent
Minimum Requirements
  • High School diploma or GED required.
  • Bachelors in engineering Construction Management preferred
  • Basic electrical and National Electrical Code (NEC) knowledge
  • At least 5 years of electrical estimating experience in commercial/industrial/high tech industry
  • Skilled in Accubid
  • Experience with Microsoft Office
  • Valid drivers license with a good driving record
  • Able to work in the U.S.

Employment Type

Full-time

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