Senior Estimator

Senior Estimator The Senior Estimator will play a critical leadership role in managing all phases of the estimating process for commercial and industrial electrical projects from initial take-offs through project hand-off to Project Management. This position requires strong technical estimating expertise, financial and project acumen, and the ability to build trusted relationships with clients, vendors, subcontractors, and public-sector stakeholders while identifying new business opportunities and supporting the company's continued growth. Experience & Responsibilities 5+ years of commercial & industrial electrical estimator experience is a MUSTThe Estimator is responsible for all project aspects. Including but not limited to:o Electrical project estimation - commercial & industrial from the point of "take-off" to "hand-off" to Project Managerso Commercial & industrial electrical technical knowledge with lighting systems, electrical distribution equipment, emergency generation equipment, airfield lighting and underground installations and moreo General construction knowledge in excavation, heavy equipment, dealing with laborers, concrete work, and utilitieso Financial acumen and mindset are important; project p&ls, vendor pricing strategies, etc.o Research, investigation, and systems aptitude understanding of bidding websites (government & CIS websites), W.I.P. reports, and project management systems about 20 new opportunity leads per dayo MUST be able to demonstrate ability to effectively interact and communicate regularly with GCs, State & City contacts, Federal level contacts, and of course various types of clientso Participate in pre-bid site visits, and job meetingso Prepare job budgets and scope of worko Review and negotiate for subcontractor bidso Bid development, preparation, and executiono Establish, work closely with, and maintain professional relationships with vendorso Establish, work closely with, and maintain professional relationships with current customers and potential clientso The Estimator is a key person in Identifying new business opportunities via all channels within the positiono Conduct yourself both internally and externally as a key member of the company/team and always represent the company in a professional mannero The Estimator needs to have experience and the auto-mindset of working with anyone and everyone both internally and externally in a collaborative and professional mannero Automatically operate accurately and expeditiously to deliver first in class customer serviceo The Estimator will play a key role in our weekly team drumbeat meetings (every Monday)o MUST have the ability to read and update construction drawings/blueprints Candidate QualificationsMUST have strong skill sets using estimating and project bidding software (we are using AccuBid, but similar systems are fine) Success in this role will require independent thinker with strong accountabilityMUST come with an automatic problem solver & solutions-oriented mindset Clear written and oral communication internally and externally. We are a big teamwork shop! Excellent organizational and time management skills Ability to work under pressure and multi-task without losing focus