Job Title:                      Electrical Estimator

Business Unit:          Meiners Electric – Louisville, KY

Reports To:                 Business Development & Preconstruction Manager

Job Description

The Estimator position will use technical knowledge and experience to provide detailed, complete and accurate electrical estimates. This position will report to the Business Development & Preconstruction Manager but may also support project managers in the creation of estimates and change order cost breakdowns.

Roles and Responsibilities:

General

Operates within the Meiners Electric Values to promote an overall positive culture
·       Quote Industrial and Commercial Projects.

·       Work safely at all time and drive safety prevention as a personal responsibility

·       Maintain high ethical standards and an appropriate level of confidentiality

·       Drive successful implementation of Meiners Electric and Customer strategic initiatives

·       Relationship management – both internally within Meiners and externally between Meiners, Meiners Customers and Meiners business partners

·       Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions and determine a clear path of action with goals and metrics in all areas of responsibility

·       Work within company policies as outlined in the Meiners Employee Handbook

Specific

·       Read and understand electrical drawings

·       Study electrical specifications to determine appropriate construction methods

·       Coordinate with subcontractors and suppliers to communicate project requirements and obtain quotes

·       Evaluate construction methods and determine cost-effectiveness of contract documents

·       Assist Preconstruction Manager and Project Managers with the analysis of projects, comparison of estimates and compilation of information

·       Help fulfill the commitments of the Estimating Department

·       Ensure standards, policies and procedures are used for estimating

·       Develop quality standards and monitor compliance through all phases of quantity take off and estimating processes in coordination with company standards

·       Organize information into a coherent, meaningful format

·       Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Communication – Effective verbal and written communication
Customer Service Orientation – Satisfying customers
Adaptability – Willingness to deal with unexpected challenges or circumstances
Problem Solving – Defining problems and bring about viable solutions
Must be highly organized, self-motivated individual who can work independently
Must possess strong leadership skills
Must be able to manage multiple tasks and priorities and easily adapt to changing situations
Ability to read and understand complex electrical drawings and specifications
Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite – including Excel, Word, MS Project, Power-point (or similar)
Experience

·       5-10 years electrical estimating experience is required

·       Previous experience in using electrical estimating software (McCormick, Accubid, etc.)

·       Previous experience in commercial and industrial electrical work is required.