Electrical Estimator

We provide clients full-service electrical preconstruction and construction services including electrical systems design alternative energy and energy-management systems technology services and facilities-maintenance services.

Job Title: Electrical Estimator

Location: Los Alamitos

Reports to: VP of Precon

FLSA Status: Exempt

Work authorization: United States (Required)

Job Location & Core Hours: Los Alamitos Office M-F 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Job assignments in the greater Los Angeles area will be considered.

About Us:

KDC Inc. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of EMCOR Group Inc. EMCOR is the worlds leading provider of mechanical and electrical construction and facilities services including planning consulting and operations and maintenance. KDC Inc. leader in complex fully integrated design/build electrical services. Our project teams include specialists in the design installation commissioning and maintenance of tele-data communications audio/video process control building management and fire/safety installations.

Job Summary:

KDC Inc. is seeking an Electrical Estimator responsible for estimating and providing management with detailed pricing for development of bid quotations and bid packages while operating under general supervision. They should have relevant experience in preparing cost estimates for product manufacturing construction projects or services to aid management in bidding on or determining price of product or service. They may specialize according to particular service performed or type of product manufactured.

Compensation Range: $115000-$130000

Other compensation: Position is eligible to receive an annual discretionary bonus in accordance with Company policy.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Collect calculate and compile historical cost to estimate costs for current or future electrical projects or products.
• Consult with clients vendors personnel in other departments or construction foremen to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues.
• Prepare estimates used by management for purposes such as planning organizing and scheduling work.
• Perform design/build conceptual and budget estimates; working on multiple projects concurrently and under strict deadlines.
• Analyze blueprints construction drawings specifications and other documentation at various levels of design to prepare time cost materials and labor estimates.
• Review design options and recommend best solutions based on cost engineering quality or availability of materials.
• Participate in plan and estimate reviews for respective projects; Aid in the development of value engineering and alternative design concepts.
• Confer with engineers architects owners contractors and subcontractors on changes and adjustments to cost estimates.
• Review contract and bid documents; review and understand scope for project turnover.
• Attend walk-throughs pre-bid and scope clarification meetings.
• Quantitative take-off and computer entry.
• Prepare scope letters and proposals.
• Maintain relationships with customers General Contractors vendors and subcontractors.
• Coordinate the efforts of junior and staff-level resources in performing take-offs issuing bills of material to vendors and obtaining subcontractor and/or vendor quotes.
• Coordinate efforts and collaborate with the Preconstruction Team Estimators Architects Engineering Department etc.
• Assist construction scheduler with scheduling input as required.
• Ensure documents are centrally saved in the companys drive within the confidential estimating folder(s); maintain electrical estimating software with updated pricing etc.
• Assist project managers with takeoffs and pricing changes in work.
• Escalate critical and/or sensitive issues to the Vice President of Preconstruction with recommendation for resolution.
• Comply with all Company operating policies procedures and safety programs as established.
• Perform additional assignments as required by the needs of the company or as directed by executives.

Qualifications:
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 the essential functions.

Preferred Education/Experience:

• 3-6 years experience in estimating/preconstruction services or 5 years related experience in the construction industry. Design/Build experience preferred.
• High School diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor of Science in engineering or construction related field desirable.
• Knowledge of electrical systems the construction industry construction materials market conditions trade practices and contract documentation.
• Working knowledge of federal state and city regulations and guidelines.

Computer Skills:

• Must demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (i.e. Outlook Word and Excel)
• Familiarity with Accubid and other electrical technical or construction programs.
• Familiarity with project management/document control software.
• Familiarity with construction/financial software packages.

Required Attributes:

The requirements listed below are representative of characteristics and demonstrated capabilities sought to perform this job successfully.

• Must demonstrate integrity honesty professionalism and commitment to company values.
• Must be self-motivated and able to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

• Must have excellent organizational communication strategic technical analytical problem solving and multi-tasking skills.
• Must have high standards of quality with attention to detail.
• Must possess ability to manage and supervise personnel.
• Must build positive working relationships with multiple levels of employees management suppliers and customers.

Language Skills:

Must have the demonstrated ability to effectively communicate in English cooperate and collaborate with multiple levels of customer employees unions government agencies vendors and suppliers and other contractor organizations.

Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to sit see talk and listen. The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger handle or feel objects tools or controls. The employee is regularly required to walk reach with hands and arms climb or balance and stoop kneel crouch or crawl. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to twenty-five (25) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision distance vision peripheral vision depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

While performing the duties of this job the employee may be required to commute to field locations to accurately perform takeoffs. The employee must have the ability to navigate around job site locations.

Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee should expect to sit for long periods in front of a computer and travel to field locations as needed.

While visiting field locations the employee may be required to work outdoors be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical and electrical parts; high precarious places; dust fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions extended exposure to sunlight; cold and heat; risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

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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.

Benefits:

As a leading provider of mechanical and electrical construction facilities services and energy infrastructure EMCOR Group is committed to its employees. This commitment is embodied in our competitive benefits package which includes medical dental and vision coverage as well as flexible spending accounts life insurance disability income 401(k) Savings Plans and employee assistance and wellness programs.

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