Overview:
The Level II Estimator develops and prepares cost estimates of materials for small to large electrical projects and often produces budgetary estimates.
Essential Functions:
1. Bid Preparation: 75%
- Reviews bid documents to accurately quantify and estimate costs of all electrical items provided in the bid package.
- Attends pre-bid meetings to gather pertinent information as required.
- Quantifies electrical items per the bid package.
- Prepares the bills of material for a quotation.
- Designs a practical installation of the project, such as branch wiring and routing for feeders.
- Identifies and implements labor unit and material pricing adjustments based on installation conditions.
- Takes on the "lead" estimator role of an assigned project when working with a level I estimator.
- Assists the Director, and other lead Estimators, with the final assembly of the estimate for presentation to the customer.
- Produces Labor Analysis Workflow (LAW) labor breakdowns.
- Demonstrates familiarity with various Packaged Alterman Construction Kit (PACK) assemblies and processes.
- Facilitates internal bid review meetings.
2. Processes project quotations and verifies vendor bill of materials for accuracy and conformity with bid documents: 10%
3. Prepares proposals, the scope of work letters, and assists with Request for Proposal response packages: 5%
4. Assists the estimating team and Project Managers with estimating change orders as needed: 5%
5. Performs other duties as assigned by the Director of Estimating, Estimating Manager or Senior Estimator, including, but not limited to, occasional engagement in cost studies: 5%
Education and Experience:
- A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
- 2+ years of estimating experience required.
- An understanding of either electrical distribution and motor controls OR electrical distribution, branch, and lighting systems is required.
- A journeyman's license or associate degree in electrical engineering or a related field is preferred.
Skills/Abilities:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
- Able to read and understand plans and specifications, including blueprints, proposals, and other electrical work documents.
- Proficient with Accubid, ConEst, or equivalent estimating software.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or other related software.
Work Environment:
- Office environment with some local travel required.
- Available to work inside and outside of normal business hours when available.
- Ability to work from home, if approved, with efficiency equal to the standard office environment.
Physical Demands:
- Prolonged periods of sitting/standing at a desk while working on a computer.
- Must be able to walk job sites and attend pre-bid meetings as needed.
- Must be able to lift 15 pounds.
