Electrical Estimator

Martin Electric
Rensselaer, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 3/23/2024

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Martin Electric, is a full service, women owned and operated electrical contracting company founded in 1939. For over 85 years, Martin Electric has built a strong reputation for providing superior quality and customer service to its trade partners throughout New York. Martin Electric has successfully completed some of the area’s most exciting projects such as Plug Power, Regeneron, and River’s casino to name just a few.

We believe our success begins and ends with customer satisfaction, which is why we are dedicated to building and maintaining a strong foundation of highly- trained staff, committed to providing superior workmanship and customer service. A major objective in maintaining our success is to recruit, select, train, and retain individuals best qualified for any position by virtue of education, training, experience, and personal qualifications consistent with job requirements.

OUR CULTURE

Martin Electric is a “family” of dedicated employees who strive for excellence both inside and outside the organization. Our foundation and continued success is the result of a People focused organization. Our goal is to provide our employees with the resources and support to maximize their potential, realize their goals, and develop their talents to new levels. As an employee of Martin Electric, your opportunities are truly endless, if met with hard work and perseverance.

POSITION SUMMARY

Martin Electric is currently seeking a self-motivated Electrical Estimator who is excited about the opportunity to work on a high-performing team – energizing some of the most exciting projects in our area. As an Electrical Estimator, your primary focus will be to develop a pipeline of quality projects for our field teams to execute. The successful candidate will require the independent judgement to plan, prioritize, and organize a diverse workload in a fast-paced environment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS- Review construction plans and specifications to perform a complete takeoff and detailed bid proposals

- Attend all project bid walks/ pre-bid meetings

- Prepare bills of material and work packages for competitive vendor/ subcontractor quotes

- Develop, submit and track pre-bid RFI’s

- Lead bid scope reviews with Clients

- Evaluate whether or not the critical milestones in construction schedule are feasible based upon equipment lead times and manpower availability

- Analyze project conditions that would impact efficiency & costs such as site logistics, schedule, safety, working hours, etc.

- If awarded the job, prepare a turnover package to the assigned Project Manager to include bid folder, takeoff, specification abstract, vendor quotes, and all other correspondence relative to project

- Initiate and lead job kick off meeting with project team

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

- 7 years’ experience in electrical estimating, specifically in the commercial and industrial sectors

- Journeyman License and/or Bachelor's Degree preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

- Proficient in Estimating Software, Conest preferred

- Basic understanding and experience with AutoCAD

- Knowledge of the Upstate NY market with local vendor and Client relationships

- Strong interpersonal skills

- Detailed-oriented

- Time-management

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

- $90,000-$140,000, per year, paid weekly, commensurate with experience and qualifications

- Bonus incentive

- Paid Time Off

- 401K and Profit Sharing Plan

- Healthcare benefits

- Tuition Reimbursement Program

- Career advancement opportunities

Reports to Preconstruction Executive

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $90,000.00 - $140,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Professional development assistance
  • Retirement plan

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift

Application Question(s):

  • Are you proficient in Estimating Software, Contest preferred?
  • Do you have a basic understanding and experience with AutoCAD?

Education:

  • Bachelor's (Preferred)

License/Certification:

  • Journeyman License (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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