Senior Electrical Estimator

Owen Electric has been in business since 1986. We primarily do large commercial, multifamily and institutional electrical construction projects. We are based in Northeast Florida and our area of operations is the Southeastern U.S. We have a solid reputation within the industry which is the direct result of the hard work and dedication of our employees.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate total estimating effort relevant to particular bid or project.
• Provide complete conceptual and final estimating input on complex projects.
• Review proposal specifications, drawings, attend pre-bid meetings, etc., to determine scope of work and required contents of project estimate.
• Review and incorporate historical data from purchase orders, subcontracts, productivity analysis reports, etc., into unit and man-hour figures.
• Prepare estimates by calculating complete takeoff of scope of work using estimating software.
• Ascertain any risks related to the estimate in order to guarantee that provisions are made for those risks in the tender.
• Ensure that estimates are complete, well-organized and ready for review before the given deadline.
• Maintain files of working documents as back-ups. Coordinate with the field operations team on successful bids to provide a thorough transition to the project team.
• Provide leadership and mentor junior estimators and other members of the Preconstruction group.

Skills, Knowledge, Qualifications & Experience

• 8-10 years estimating in electrical construction.
• Successful track record estimating and negotiating large, complex projects.
• Thorough knowledge of company procedures, estimating techniques and estimating software.
• Ability to successfully coordinate and supervise group work effort.
• Superior technical, analytical, organizational and communication skills.

Owen Electric Offers:

• Health, dental and life Insurance.
• 401K Plan
• Paid Vacation, sick days and holidays.
• Wage is commensurate with experience.
• Knowledge of Accubid and Accubid Live Count Software is preffered but not required.

Successful applicants will be required to pass a drug screen test.