Electrical Estimator

Ocean Coast Electric LLC

Monroe Tsp, NJ

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JOB DETAILS

SKILLS

Administrative Skills, Analysis Skills, Bid Analysis, Blueprints, Budgeting, Calendar Management, Change Requests/Orders, Communication Skills, Construction, Construction Estimates, Construction Management, Contract Review, Cost Forecasting, Customer Relations, Dental Insurance, Detail Oriented, Develop and Maintain Customers, Documentation Plan, Electricity, Establish Priorities, Health Insurance, Keyboards, Maintain Compliance, Manufacturing, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Product Family, Microsoft Word, Multitasking, Negotiation Skills, Organizational Skills, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Pricing, Problem Solving Skills, Project Estimates, Project Evaluation, Project Planning, Project Schedule, Proposal Writing, Requirements Management, Resource Management, Risk Analysis, Time Management, Vision Plan

LOCATION

Monroe Tsp, NJ

POSTED

30+ days ago

Benefits:

401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Vision insurance

Full Job Description:
• Ocean Coast Electric seeks an experienced (5-10 years) Commercial Estimator to join
our team in the Monroe Twp, NJ location! The Estimator is responsible for evaluating
and securing leads, assessing bid specifications, plans, scope review, and contracts. The
Estimator ensures that we are aware of everything required to accurately and
successfully bid and be awarded the project. The Estimator will identify requirements
for project planning, scheduling, budgeting, and provide information to the field team
for kick off and successful implementation. The estimator will complete Change Orders
as needed throughout the duration of the awarded projects. Experience in Commercial,
Freezer, Manufacturing, and/or Industrial tenant fit out and ground up projects
ranging from $100k to $10M is a must. The position is responsible for producing
estimates and proposals for electrical power, lighting, and distribution systems for both
plan & spec and Design/Build projects. Candidates should have strong computer skills
and a Strong understanding of Electrical Estimating and Electrical Code requirements.

Responsibilities:
• Create accurate estimates, sketches, proposals, and budgets in a timely manner.
• Ensures accurate, well written contracts are in place to protect company's interest
and simultaneously maintain good a relationship with the client
• Draft/Track bid RFI’s and Change Orders throughout project duration
• Identify project opportunities and assesses project risks. Notify team members
• Allocates proper resources for assigned projects
• Prepares and participates in the preparation and presentation of cost/budget
information
• Generate qualified subcontractor bidder and vendor lists
• Shows creativity and resourcefulness to gain best quality and pricing from
subcontractors
• Maintains communication with clients, and addresses any actions necessary for
project award or negotiation
• All project documents should be uploaded and maintained. All projects should have
accurate budgets in place. The Estimator needs to work coherently with the PM for
the budget and schedule and project hand-o-.
• Able to stay organized with all documents/drawings to easily transfer from the
estimating phase to award phase with a project.
• Acquire vendor pricing on specialty materials, equipment, and systems.
• Periodically follow-up with personnel to review cost trends, forecast (or bids) versus
the final estimate.
• Ensure estimate compliance with contract documents, plans and specifications,
electrical codes, township requirements and company standards.
• Maintain bid schedule for ongoing projects and new pricing requests
• Take an active role in the preparation, review and recommendation of contract
scope changes and field related change orders.
• Interface with customers and clients as it relates to the quality and timeliness of
services and maintain strong relationships and industry contacts.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be occasionally required
to commute to field locations.
• Regular, predictable and reliable on-site attendance is an essential function of the
job.
• Perform blueprint take o- to create estimates. Turn estimates into proposals and
send them to the client. Work directly with clients to close work.
• Responsibilities will also include performing administrative tasks for the estimating
department.

Qualifications:
• Previous experience in electrical construction estimating and management
• 5+ years preferred in Commercial, Freezer, Manufacturing and/or Industrial tenant
fit-out and ground up construction, on projects ranging from $100K to $10M.
• Bachelor's Degree preferred, but not required
• Strong knowledge of construction estimating and takeo- software
• Proficient with Microsoft Suite, namely O-ice, Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Must be a self-starter with the ability to work independently with minimal
supervision. Must have strong time management skills
• Must be client and safety focused, without exception
• Ability to communicate e-ectively and professionally both verbally and in writing
• Strong negotiation and analytical skills
• Highly organized with the ability to prioritize the importance of multiple tasks
• Deadline and detail-oriented
• Experience in hard-bid contract work as well as conceptual estimating.
• Working knowledge of ConEst estimating software and BlueBeam is preferred.
• Critical Thinking, Problem solving, Plan Reading, Estimating Experience, Strong
Arithmetic, and Electrical Code understanding

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an
employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• The employee should expect to sit for long periods in front of a computer.
• Ability to regularly and consistently use a keyboard and mouse.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to
occasionally commute to construction site locations and navigate around
construction site locations.

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Ocean Coast Electric LLC

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