Senior Estimator

Company: EC Electric
Location: Renton
Posted on: September 13, 2020

Job Description:

EC Electric is the largest privately held electrical contracting company in the Pacific Northwest. EC specializes in designing and installing medium voltage and low voltage electrical systems in four areas: Construction, Technical Systems, 24/7 Service,and Energy Solutions.

Vision and Values

EC Electric’s business philosophy is driven by five core values:

Integrity – Creating honorable, principled solutions even in difficult moments.

Quality – Superior craftsmanship.

Profitability – Planning and execution of quality work.

The position of Senior Estimator is located in Renton, WA. This position requires working knowledge of simple equipment, hand tools, and computer skills (Microsoft Office, estimating software, etc.) and proficiency with Accubid Enterprise and Live Count Software's as well as the Viewpoint bid tracking software.

Typical Working Hours: Monday - Friday

Responsibilities include:

Work in a team atmosphere with estimators, project managers and project engineers.

Communicate with customers to properly define the project scope, address deficiencies, and negotiate pricing.

Prepare and maintain bid folders and viewpoint record logs for estimates assigned.

Perform necessary research to produce accurate, complete, and competitive pricing.

Analyze 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 complete bid proposal.

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 and collaborate with team members to find proactive solutions.

Identify strategies to create bid advantages, propose value engineering ideas to project team leaders.

Identify qualified suppliers/subcontractors and solicit quotes. Review quotes for completeness with plans & specs and maintains a positive relationship with vendors.

Summarize take-offs into definable units as prescribed by estimate RFP and EC Electric standard practices.

Prepare new construction and remodel electrical take-offs using Accubid Enterprise and Live Count estimating software systems.

Provide accurate measurements and quantities from blue prints and on screen take off methods.

Review accuracy of the take-offs, quotes, and subcontracts prior to bid close meeting.

May perform job walks to ensure that any field conditions have been observed that may affect the construction, may impact the prospective bid, and/or may impact the pre-construction designs and the build services.

Schedule and Lead bid closure meetings for projects as assigned, manage bid review meeting invitations and coordinate suitable conference room location for the meeting.

Prepare detailed proposals as required by our customers.

Follows up on all leads through data construction and other means etc.

Attend estimating/sales meetings, and supporting project kick off and close out meetings” to discuss bid status, and present/resolve issues. Other tasks as directed from the Chief Estimator or Senior Estimators.

Keeps company management, clients, general contractors, and all others involved in projects current on bid progress.

In addition to significant career growth opportunities, full-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 prides itself on the quality of its employees and as such, candidates who receive a job offer will be required to successfully complete a DMV check, drug screening, and background check.

We would like to thank candidates who submit their interest for this position. Due to the volume of resumes that we receive, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

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.

“EEO is the Law” labor poster click the link below for additional provision under this federal mandate.

EC Electric participates in E-Verification. Click the below links for more information.

Applicants with disabilities may request accommodation to complete the application and selection process.

Applicants with disabilities may request accommodation to complete the application and selection process.

To learn more about our company please visit our website at: www.ecpowerslife.com. CCB# 49737

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