Senior Estimator

1 month ago


Downers Grove, United States Emcor Inc Full time

Gibson Electric Co., Inc. ("Gibson") provides a wide range of commercial electrical construction, maintenance, repair and retrofit, voice/data, and network and structured cabling service within the Chicago metropolitan area of Illinois.

Our breadth of electrical and telecommunications services can meet the needs of customers no matter what market segment they are involved in-with special attention paid to completing projects on time and on budget.

From mission critical and sustainability projects to riser management, prefabrication, and more Gibson Electric's proven expertise, ISO 9001:2015 certification, comprehensive CAD department, pre-construction division, RCDD-qualified network designers, and Building Industry Consulting Service International- (BICSI) certified installers help ensure clients get first-rate service.

Notably, we are the only Chicagoland electrical contractor to be ISO 9001:2015 certified.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

  • Review and incorporate historical data from purchase orders, subcontracts, productivity analysis reports, etc. into unit and man-hour figures.
  • Review proposal specifications, drawings, attend pre-bid meetings, etc. to determine scope of work and required contents of estimate.
  • Provide complete conceptual (or bid work) and final estimating input on complex projects.
  • Provide technical support to personnel preparing discipline estimates for assigned bids.
  • Insure all working documents and data are maintained to back-up estimate figures.
  • Assist during preparation of inquires and final evaluation of submitted bid as required.
  • Track awarded contracts as required - may include estimating/pricing extra work items, change orders, credit; procuring materials, etc.
  • Participate in presentations to corporate management and clients.
  • Maintain regular communication with subsidiary executive management.
  • Participate in special projects as needed.
Job Specifications
  • Four-year engineering degree or the equivalent combinations of technical training and/or related experience. Five to eight years estimating cost control, and/or engineering experience (at least 4 years estimating experience) in similar facility construction.
  • Thorough knowledge of company procedures, estimating techniques, all engineering disciplines, cost control systems and accounts required. Ability to estimate all types of project/contracts plus ability to coordinate and supervise group work effort essential.
  • Must have ability to prepare complex proposals with minimum supervision. Incumbent has profit/loss responsibility to the company.
  • Knowledge of CONEST estimating software or ability to learn required.
  • Working knowledge of construction contract language required.
  • Working knowledge of electrical design, estimate packages, and implementation required.
  • Demonstrated ability to read and interpret electrical drawings required.
  • Thorough understanding and application of industry practices, processes, standards, and their impact on project activities required.
  • Superior communications and interpersonal skills required.
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications required.
  • Working knowledge or the ability to learn Outlook electronic mail.
  • Ability to work with minimal supervision and perform against accelerated deadlines required.
Accountability and Measurement
  • Partner with management and others in the department to insure accurate estimates are produced. Profit and loss responsibility to the company.


LANGUAGE SKILLS

Must have the demonstrated ability to effectively communicate in English, cooperate, and collaborate with multiple levels of customer, employees, unions, government agencies, vendors and suppliers, and other contractor organizations.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, stand, sit, talk, and hear. The employee is regularly required to use hands to handle, or feel objects, tools, or computer keyboards. The employee is regularly required to reach with hands and arms, climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee may frequently lift and/or move up to thirty (30) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee is required to regularly commute to site locations. The employee may be exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes, or airborne particles and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually minimal.

We offer our employees a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package and are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success.Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.

Disclaimer

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

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