Senior Estimator

Our Estimator is a member of the estimating team on service projects and collaborates with other Estimators, clients, and suppliers to prepare and complete bid/submittals for our electrical Service Department.DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION:Helix Electric was founded in 1985 and is now one of the nation's largest and most successful electrical contracting companies. Our commitment to empowering people and powering projects is realized by our exceptional team of dedicated and highly skilled experts working together and never settling for good enough. We are proud of the team-oriented and employee-empowered business approach that defines our unique character. DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES and SCOPE:* Review proposal specifications and drawings to determine scope of work and required contents of estimate to determine change order specs* Prepare estimates by calculating complete takeoff of change order scope of work and enter into Accubid* Request quotes from suppliers for equipment and materials* Identify qualified suppliers and subcontractors for quotes* Review quotes for completeness with plans and specifications of change order* Responsible for the timely completion of all takeoffs and costs analysis for project change order estimates* Draft scope letter inclusions, exclusions, and clarifications for estimates* Complete change order proposal costs for distribution and reviewQUALIFICATIONS:* 4+ years of electrical construction estimating experience* Degree in Construction Management, Electrical Engineering, or related industry is preferred* Review proposal specifications and drawings to determine scope of work and required contents of change order estimate* Prepare estimates by calculating complete takeoff of change order scope of work* Request quotes from suppliers for equipment and materials* Identify qualified suppliers and subcontractors for quotes* Review quotes for completeness with plans and specifications* Responsible for the timely completion of all takeoffs and costs analysis for project change order estimates* Draft scope letter inclusions, exclusions, and clarifications for change order estimates* Complete proposal for change order costs for distribution and review Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThis employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. Helix Electric is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to diversity in our workforce. It is our policy to attract and retain the best-qualified people available, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability or status as a Special Disabled Veteran, Vietnam Era Veteran or other qualifying veteran. Diverse employees/candidates are encouraged to respond. Helix Electric is committed to developing and maintaining a workplace which reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. EEO Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled/VEVRAA Federal Contractor.