Senior Estimator

JCO is currently on the lookout for a Sr. Electrical Estimator for one of our top clients! This dynamic company is one of the top MEP Contractors in the construction industry and they are looking for experienced individuals to join their team. This dynamic company works in multiple industries including heavy industrial, commercial, and semiconductor (to name a few). If you are looking to be a part of a well-established company to further develop and advance your career, than apply today! The Duties will include: Performing quantitative takeoffs on construction projects. Identify parts of project that may be key to making a competitive estimate. Read and understand all bid documents. These are to include all drawings, scope of work, contract documents and project specific specifications. Evaluate areas for potential value engineering cost savings. Provide leadership to personnel preparing discipline sub estimates for assigned bids. Develop labor productivity and (installation unit costs where applicable) based on projected site conditions and historical data. Prepare detailed listing of material and equipment items for the estimate and to obtain quotes. Support Junior Estimator in work with subcontractors and vendors for pricing, the expectation of three estimates per trade or material. Identify qualified suppliers/subcontractors and be responsible for soliciting quotes. Review quotes for completeness and conformance with plans and specs. Draft scope/proposal letters for bid and negotiated projects. After the successful bid ; compile all bid information and disseminate it into appropriate project folder files. Lead project turnover meetings, and work with operations throughout the pre-con phase. Maintain files of all working documents to back-up estimate figures and update the Rosendin approved estimating program. The Ideal Person will have: 3 + years of Electrical Estimating experience Bachelors Degrees preferred but not required Strong computer skills including 3D software, Bluebeam, and/or Accubid