Neal Electric Corp., located in the city of Vista, CA, is a leading company in the electrical construction industry. We perform construction of small to large projects in the electrical market. We have an exciting opportunity for the right person estimating medium to large Commercial/Industrial Electrical projects. We are looking for an individual that emphasizes teamwork and client satisfaction. This opportunity is for a position in our North County San Diego office.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Build excellent relationships with owners, general contractors, electrical engineers, sub-contractors & suppliers by providing comprehensive estimates & superior customer service for all stakeholders.Train, develop, mentor and motivate existing team.Review and comprehend construction proposal requests including but not limited to RFP's, drawings, specifications, State and Local Code requirements.Attend weekly department and job site meetings with Owners, General Contractors, and others as needed. Request quotes and direct interaction with subs, suppliers, and manufacturers.Recognize and record necessary information during job walks and meetings, and be able to ask questions in a public forum, document and communicate appropriate information.Apply proper analysis in order to plan and modify estimates to account for labor, materials, equipment cost based on project circumstances & environment, design requirements, schedules, and best practices means & methods.Coordinate, manage, supervise, and produce accurate estimates for electrical construction projects assigned.Work alone or with other estimators on projects in a team-based cooperative manner to meet bid date deadlines, and effectively develop & utilize the team resources.Coordinate the assembly of bid proposals in Accubid.Ability to create a scope letter which is thorough, accurate, and clearly written.Must be able to present our proposal to our clients in either private or a public setting.Lead a coordination turnover meeting with Project Management staff and other team players on awarded projects.Attend "lessons learned" close out meetings with Project Managers, and incorporate these into the estimating process.Perform additional assignments as directed by management.EDUCATION/EXPERIENCES & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 10+ years as an estimator in the electrical construction industry.Background as an electrician is a plus.Ability to take off estimate all electrical work associated with large & small industrial, commercial, manufacturing, laboratory, educational, military, and other work.Ability to estimate instrumentation and control work associated with industrial, water treatment (WTP), wastewater treatment (WWTP), pump & lift stations projects as necessary.Design Build/Design Assist knowledge and experience in preparation, scope management and the associated pricing of these types of proposals. Must be able to attend meetings with design team and interact professionally and manage the design process in the best interest of the Company.Ability to read and understand bills of material and proposals from vendors, suppliers & subcontractors.Understand and work effectively with Accubid and/or ability to learn this program.Must be able to attend job walks that may take from 1-5 hours and require standing, walking, sitting, squatting, going up and down sets of stairs, and ladders.Ability to sit for prolonged periods, at a desk, plan table and efficiently operate computer, calculator, copier, fax and other business office equipment.Manual dexterity, eye-hand coordination, mental alertness and good memory is necessary to ensure accurate and thorough completion of work activities.Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.Must have the ability to look at electrical gear, fixtures, and other electrical appurtenance and understand their importance in developing an estimate.Ability to use Microsoft Outlook for emails and calendaring events.Must be able to make appropriate documentation and incorporate important aspects into estimates and proposals.Must be able to read plans and specifications, Electrical Code books, read and comprehend projects, drawings, specifications, and request for proposals (RFP's).Must have a valid California driver's license, good driving record and be able to drive from jobsite to jobsite, to customer's offices, and other locations when necessary.Working knowledge of Bid Tracer a plus.Work extended hours as necessary in order to complete assigned tasks.Ability to stay focused and work without close supervision, in a team environment and independently.Ability to interpret, disseminate, and verbally communicate complex information appropriately and effectively.Working conditions consist of a temperature-controlled office, project jobsites, and other similar environments.A college degree is a plus.Neal Electric offers a very competitive pay and benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance and 401k.
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