Senior Estimator Morrow-Meadows Corporation is accepting applications for a full-time Senior Estimator for its Electrical Division in Poway, CA.
Responsibilities: - Collaborate with team members on selections of projects to pursue
- Interface and communicate with clients on bids
- Build strong relationships with customers and at times attend and coordinate social functions
- Work closely with the Business Development Manager and frequently visit clients and assist with business promotions
- Support our preconstruction team as necessary in pursuit of their opportunities
- Review contracts on potential new jobs won and assure the contracts include our exclusions and clarifications and reflect our bid scope
- See that estimating documents are properly filed and organized at all times
- Use technology to assure we are estimating at maximum efficiency and accuracy
- Train and mentor junior estimating staff as necessary
- Assist with negotiating prices and purchases as necessary
- Organize and lead kick off and hand off meeting on projects that are won
- Work closely with operations on large bids and collaborate to ensure bids are complete and reflect our resource availability
- Ability to commute to Morrow-Meadows Corporation project sites for Estimating support
- Consult with clients, vendors, personnel in other departments to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues
- Analyze electrical, mechanical, architectural drawings and other documents to prepare time, cost, materials and labor estimates
- Prepare and submit bid RFI's and maintain log
- Identify qualified suppliers/subcontractors and solicit quotes
- Review quotes for completeness with plans & specs
- Prepare and maintain bid folder
- Prepare new construction and remodel electrical estimates using ACCUBID Estimating system
- Attend job walks and pre-bid meetings
- Provide electrical budgets and rough order magnitudes as requested
- Provide value engineering and cost alternatives as necessary
- Thoroughly read project specifications and general conditions
- Meet with clients to discuss and review estimates
- Interface and work closely with Morrow-Meadows Corporation Subcontractors and Vendors Support and attend business development functions after normal work hours
- Build and maintain lasting relationships with our customers
- Prepare detailed proposals as required by our customers when necessary
- Have fun!
Requirements: - Minimum 7-10 years experience in the electrical construction industry
- Previous estimating experience required including projects up to $15mil in electrical value
- Strong electrical knowledge in commercial construction including low voltage systems
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and Estimating Systems (ACCUBID Preferred)
- Customer focused
- Strong leadership and managerial skills
- Team oriented and able to work well with others
- Detail oriented and organized
- Strong communications skills
- Ability to juggle multiple tasks at the same time
- Ability to work with tight schedules/deadlines
- Ability to work late when necessary
- Engineering familiarity preferred
- Familiarity with the electric code
Benefits: - Competitive compensation packages
- Medical and Dental Benefits
- Basic Life Insurance
- Long Term Disability Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account
- Wellness Program
- 401-K Plan that matches up to $6,000 per employee annually
- 8 paid holidays
- Your birthday as a paid holiday
- 3-4 weeks paid vacation/personal time off depending on years of employment
The compensation range for this position is: $130,000.00- $185,000.00 Compensation offered may vary based on work location, experience, qualifications, specialty, training, and market and business considerations, among other factors.
