Sr. Estimator - Cooper Electrical Construction Company

Job Summary

Sr. Electrical Estimator will be responsible for estimating projects, labor and materials cost, and communicating financial cost and project timelines based on specifications/drawings/narratives. Sr. Electrical Estimator must have keen attention to detail, organizational skills, and be able to work in a team environment. This role reports to the CFO/COO.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop accurate cost estimates for electrical installation ranging in size from small projects to $40M+
• Experience in Budgets from narratives.
• Experience in Pharma, manufacturing, healthcare, industrial and other non-commercial projects.
• Develop Invitations to Bid and Bill of Materials for estimates.
• Identify labor, materials, and time requirements by studying proposals, blueprint, specifications, and related documents.
• Determine and price value-engineered items from plans and specifications.
• Provide leadership with project “red-flags” and specific constraints for review and consideration before bid submission.
• Perform budget pricing from schematic or DD drawings and/or narratives.
• Draft proposal letters for customers
• Attend job walks, pre-bid meetings, and conferences with clients.
• Maintain clear and concise bid notes and documentation. Update bid with RFI responses and addendums issued by the client.
• Review subcontractor and vendor quotes to verify needs of the project.
• Include proposed project management in bid strategy and pricing.
• Review bids with senior leadership and owners for input prior to bid submission.
• Conduct project turnover meeting (page turn) with project manager and superintendent(s) for awarded jobs.

Minimum Requirements

• 5 Years of Field install experience is preferred but not required.
• A minimum of 7-10 years of electrical estimating experience on projects in excess of $10M
• Extensive working knowledge of Accubid estimating software. Experience with Live Count preferred.
• Experience with Microsoft Office programs such as word, excel, and PowerPoint.
• Experience with Bluebeam is preferred.
• A high school diploma or GED is required, but a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or similar studies is preferred.
• Be able to work in a calm and organized manner within project deadlines.
• Travel as necessary to attend job walks, pre-bid meetings and client conferences.

This description is intended to be generic in nature. It is not intended to determine specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Essential functions and may vary based on the specific tasks assigned to the position.

Classification: Exempt

Employment Status: Full Time

Relocation Assistance: No

Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action

Cooper Electrical Construction Company provides equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status or other protected characteristics. Further, it is the policy of Cooper Electrical Construction Company to undertake affirmative action in compliance with all federal, state, and local requirements.