Senior Estimator

The Senior Estimator leads technical estimations of electrical projects from bid preparation through job close out documentation to the customer.

• A working knowledge of electrical construction and theory at a level normally acquired through completion of an electrical training program or related field experience; and
• Five years' experience in electrical estimating.
• Experience with calculations and Accubid entry for indirect costs, general conditions, subcontractor, and vendor quotations.
• Experience in full preconstruction efforts.
• Design build experience including layout of devices meeting code requirements and incorporation of narrative into one line and other electrical drawing format for estimate and delivery to general contractors.
• Experience estimating projects $30 million and larger without assistance.

• Leadership experience in a field environment.
• Construction management degree.
• Experience in the construction industry.

• Excellent human relations skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Demonstrated conceptual estimates and financial analytical skills
• Excellent oral and written communications skills
• Ability to provide guidance to estimators and delegate work as needed on large scale projects

• Complete estimates for all projects, small to large, through all phases of the estimating process.
• Vendor coordination.
• Subcontractor coordination.
• Develop and maintain relationships with vendors and general contractors, ensuring continuous awareness of upcoming opportunities.
• Takeoffs and data entry.
• Scope letter preparation.
• Estimate projects complete with designated margins. Work to make your estimates easily usable for cost to complete and phasing.
• Prepare and update post-bid files showing competition and competitive price levels and square foot pricing man-hours for future use.
• Attend company meetings with updates of prospective projects or status of projects in-house. Attend monthly estimator meetings for information. Volunteer innovative ideas and systems to make overall company coordination smoother, more enjoyable, and more profitable.
• Work with the project controls team to solidify company procedures and processes in our continued pursuit of excellence.
• Represent OEG in meetings with owners, architects, engineers, and general contractors for preconstruction guiding team through cost reviews.
• Manage budget through the preconstruction process in a joint effort with the Project Manager.
• Perform other tasks and special projects as assigned.

• Required to maintain a valid driver's license.
• Due to the need for unescorted access to security sensitive business locations and/or systems, must submit to periodic background checks.
• May be required to submit to periodic background checks if position requires access to security sensitive business locations and/or systems.
• Requires travel: Minimal (up to 10%)

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  Medical, dental, and vision insurance

  
  
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  Company paid term life insurance and AD&D coverage

  
  
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  401k retirement plan with employer match and company contribution.

  
  
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  PTO accrual of up to 120 hours in a full year (subject to plan terms thereafter)

  
  
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  7 company paid holidays

  
  

• Background check, credit check, MVR and drug screen may be required (will vary by position).
• Equal Opportunity Employer