** This position will be located in Moncks Corner, SC. **
Summary:
Develop and prepare cost estimates for electrical construction projects of varying size and complexity in the commercial, institutional and industrial sectors, both private and public. Analyze the materials and labor required to complete projects taking into account appropriate profit margin.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Analyze and interpret all construction documents (electrical, mechanical, architectural, etc.) to accurately quantify all electrical scope items provided in bid package. Attend pre-bid meetings to gather pertinent information as required.
- Accurately quantify all material and labor requirements associated with the project.
- Confirm commodity material pricing and prepare and solicit quotations for major buy-out materials.
- Accurately input all relevant take-off information into applicable computer software.
- Evaluate and review of all estimates with the Chief Estimator for accuracy, value analysis and appropriate profit margin.
- Prepare recap/summary sheet for all estimates. Assist with final assembly of estimate for presentation to customer.
- Manage multiple estimates simultaneously and prioritize estimates in accordance with estimate deadline requirements.
- Work in conjunction with Customer, Chief Engineer, Engineers, Pre-Construction and Contract Managers to prepare an accurate bid proposal. Assist Group and Contract Managers with estimating change orders as needed.
- Maintain necessary estimating records and supporting documents as required.
- Ensure estimates are completed within the guidelines set forth by Cleveland policies and procedures, including ISO 9002 initiatives.
- Assists in developing uniform procedures and standards for the estimating process.
- Processes purchase inquiries, tabulating and analyzing quotations as to price, terms, delivery, and general conformity with requirements of the inquiry and specifications.
- Maintain and improve accuracy of estimating database by updating and/or correcting commodity pricing, labor units, part numbers, accuracy, assemblies and templates.
Competencies
- Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data.
- Design - Generates creative solutions; Translates concepts and information into images; Uses feedback to modify designs; Applies design principles; Demonstrates attention to detail.
- Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
- Cost Consciousness - Conserves organizational resources
- Strategic Thinking - Develops strategies to achieve organizational goals; Understands organization's strengths & weaknesses; Analyzes market and competition; Identifies external threats and opportunities; Adapts strategy to changing conditions.
- Judgment - Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions.
- Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
- Dependability - Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals.; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
Qualifications
- Education and/or Experience- Five years of related experience, or combination of education and experience.
- Language Skills-Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization. Ability to speak, write and read English.
- Mathematical Skills-Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
- Reasoning Ability-Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
- Computer Skills-To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of the following programs: word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, email and estimating (ex. Accubid).
Other Skills, Abilities and Qualifications
- Must have working knowledge of electrical trade and high mechanical aptitude.
- Experience with conceptual estimating preferred.
- Experience with Accubid Estimating software preferred.
Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.I,A1106_3632_0
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