Estimator - Excavating

Estimator/Excavating DivisionFor over 60 years, M. J. Electric, LLC, a Quanta Services company, has built long standing working relationships and an industry-wide reputation as the single source solution to our customer's electrical utility construction and maintenance needs.MJE values integrity, is inspired by our work, and is invested in delivering quality projects for our customers. Our culture is a product of our core values and operating principles which unite our personnel. Their professional competence and intelligent innovation result in outstanding customer satisfaction. We stand by everything we do.We are committed to investing in our employees and their growth through training, tools, equipment, industry-leading safety measures, advancement opportunities and more. At M. J. Electric, you aren't just applying for a job, you are building a career.We are looking for a talented Estimator who has a passion for quality construction. This position leads the development of technical scope of work and independently develop cost estimates and resource requirements for various types of Electric Utility civil access, grading, and duct bank construction projects.What You'll DoAssist with the request for proposal preparation and evaluations, project specifications, and pricing schedulesPrepare pre-approval project estimates based on limited information and general scops of work, often lacking specific precedenceDevelop detailed post-approval project estimates based on company standards and site-specific facility drawingsAssist with the assembly of the project proposal to include supporting documents, bid forms, project schedules and review of the final proposal before submittalSchedule and hold comprehensive bid reviews with upper management, project managers and field personal to cover scope, review costs, subcontractors, and Risk due to lack of information in certain areasProvide expert judgment of costs to support competitive bid and negotiated contracts, assist with technical requirements in contract negotiations as neededAssist with the development of standardized historical cost databases and application tools to aid future estimatesProvide oversight, coordination, management support and technical expertise for all aspects of electrical construction projects in the utility marketReview scope, specifications, and drawings to determine subcontractors needed. Develop request for quotes documents and evaluate subcontractor quotes for scope gap and possible follow up requestsInterface with other estimators in Transmission line, excavating, foundations and material procurement to review scope and develop a division of responsibility to avoid scope gaps or doubling of effortAnalyze time, equipment, tooling, material, and manpower requirements for each projectInterface with customers, vendors, and subcontractors to determine the cost of the projectVisit customer field locations as required to ascertain project conditionsAttend pre and post bid meetings as required and be able to effectively present information to clients to sell our projectsSelect pool of potential subcontractors and equipment vendors to solicit their proposalsAnalyze special safety and code requirements on all projectsWork as part of an integrated Operations and Estimating team in acquiring projectsReview Engineering design guides, construction specifications, to assure project meets specificationsDetermine equipment and material sizing and ampacity based on One-line information providedAssist in developing a comprehensive schedule including Engineering, long lead material items, construction schedule and deadlinesWhat You'll BringStrong civil utility work understanding and knowledgeAbility to work independently and meet deadlinesAbility to anticipate and meet internal customer needs.Proven communication, organizational and persuasive people skillsAbility to maintain confidentialityMust be self-motivatedExtensive knowledge of Microsoft Office and proficient in the use of ExcelStrong Knowledge of estimating software programsBS/BA in Engineering, an associate degree in an electrical field of work. Construction Management, or equivalent experience (Preferred)4-7 years of estimating, project management and craft supervision experience in the electrical construction / utility industry (Preferred)What You'll Get401(k) with company match (Traditional & Roth)Paid Holidays and PTOMedical, Dental, and VisionFlexible Spending AccountsHealth Savings AccountAccident InsuranceHospital Indemnity InsuranceCritical Illness InsuranceLifelock Identity Theft ProtectionEmployee DiscountsShort-Term & Long-Term Disability