Job SummaryLead Electrical Estimator - Data CenterJoin Miller Electric and be part of a team that values quality, collaboration, and employee well-being. This role offers meaningful project work, growth opportunities, and a strong benefits package, including paid medical and dental coverage. The Lead Estimator reports directly to the Senior Preconstruction Manager. You'll develop through hands-on experience, peer collaboration, and ongoing technical training.
Essential Duties & ResponsibilitiesResponsible for:- Develops cost estimates from take-off stage to bid hand-off.
- Develops cost estimates for change orders.
- Analyzes material and labor requirements to complete a project.
- Attends pre-bid and scope review meetings.
- Computes and submits bids.
- Reading & thoroughly understanding blueprints.
- Meets with engineers, customers, vendors, and Project Managers.
- Visually inspects project locations to determine the amount of labor and materials needed to do the work.
- Contacts vendors for pricing.
- Assesses the costs of leasing equipment.
- Maintains the change order submissions/documents in an organized and standardized manner. Works with the project team to develop this standard.
- Analyzes material and labor requirements to complete a project.
- Attends pre-bid and scope review meetings.
- Ability to coordinate and organize other estimators
- Other duties as assigned.
QualificationsQualifications, Knowledge, Skills, & Competencies:- Knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC) and Low Voltage Systems.
- Ability to read and evaluate specifications and blueprints.
- Ability to deal effectively with customers.
- Ability to analyze risks involved with certain project types.
- Ability to estimate large and small projects.
- Ability to work calmly under deadlines and external pressure.
- Excellent math skills.
- Strong communication skills.
- Strong computer skills- Specifically in Microsoft Suite Applications
- Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis without employer sponsorship. Employment-based visa sponsorship (including H-1B sponsorship) is not available for this position.
Education Requirements:- 8-10 years of experience with a High School Diploma or
- 6-8 years of experience with an Associate degree or
- 2-4 years of experience with a Bachelor's degree
Preferred but not required:- Familiarity with Accubid or ConEst Estimating Software
- On-Site, Mission Critical Project experience
- Hands-on construction experience
Abilities:- Exposure to computer screens for an extended period of time.
- Sitting for extended periods of time.
- Reach by extending hands or arms in any direction.
- Have finger dexterity in order to manipulate objects with fingers rather than whole hands or arms, for example, using a keyboard.
- Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
- Communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
- Read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
- Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
- Identify and understand the speech of another person.
Benefits- Medical and Dental (100% of the premium covered by Miller Electric)
- 401k retirement with company matching
- Vision plans
- Disability Insurance
- Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Travel Accident Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Paid Vacation & Holidays
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- College Coach Services
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