Senior Electrical Estimator

Job DescriptionJob Description

Walker Engineering is hiring a Senior Electrical Estimator for our DFW Branch at Irving.

The overall scope for the role of a Senior Electrical Estimator involves coordinating the total estimating effort for bids and projects, providing detailed input on complex projects, and reviewing proposal specifications and drawings to accurately determine project scope and estimates. This role requires integrating historical data from various sources into unit and man-hour calculations, preparing comprehensive estimates by thoroughly assessing the scope of work, and maintaining detailed documentation for backup. Additionally, the Senior Electrical Estimator is responsible for guiding junior estimators, contributing to the Preconstruction group, and handling additional tasks as directed by supervisors.

Essential Functions

· Interpreting Incomplete Designs: Utilize or interpret unfinished designs, seeking assistance from Engineering as needed.

· Quality Control and Safety Analysis: Identify specific quality control and safety requirements for projects and include related costs in bids.

· Risk Management: Ascertain risks associated with estimates and make provisions for these risks in tenders.

· Estimate Preparation and Review: Ensure estimates are complete, well-organized, and ready for review before deadlines.

· Design Review and Recommendation: Examine design options and recommend the best solutions based on cost, engineering quality, and material availability.

· Support to Field Operations: Provide assistance regarding electrical estimates to field operations.

· Knowledge of Electrical Codes and Regulations: Stay updated with the latest electrical codes and regulations.

· Proficiency in Estimating Software: Skilled in Accubid, On Screen Take-off, Bluebeam and Excel

· Contract Negotiation and Management: Expertise in negotiating contracts and managing stakeholder relationships.

· Sustainable Design Knowledge: Aware of sustainable practices and energy-efficient design principles.

· Market Analysis: Keep informed about market trends and material costs for accurate estimates.

· Client Communication and Consultation: Effectively communicate and consult with clients about their needs and expectations.

· Financial Management: Understand financial principles for budget management in estimations.

· Quality Assurance Compliance: Ensure estimates comply with quality standards and regulations.

· Team Coordination and Conflict Resolution: Lead and coordinate teams, resolving conflicts in the estimation process.

· Continual Learning and Development: Commit to ongoing learning and stay updated with industry advancements.

· Project Management Principles: Align estimating processes with project management objectives.

· Multitasking and Prioritization: Handle multiple projects and prioritize tasks effectively.

Competencies

· Technical Capacity.

· Financial Management.

· Communication Proficiency.

· Time Management.

· Discretion.

· Decision Making.

· Advanced Knowledge of Electrical Codes and Regulations.

· Proficiency in Estimating Software and Technology.

· Contract Negotiation and Management.

· Sustainable and Energy Efficient Design Knowledge.

· Market Analysis and Trend Awareness.

· Client Liaison and Consultation.

· Quality Assurance Compliance.

· Team Coordination and Conflict Resolution.

· Continual Learning and Professional Development.

· Project Management Principles.

· Multitasking and Prioritization.

Skills, Knowledge, Qualifications & Experience:

· 4year degree in Electrical Engineering or 8+ years of estimating, cost control, and/or engineering experience related to electrical construction.

· Familiarity with Accubid or comparable electrical estimating software.

· Working knowledge of electrical installation estimating techniques and cost control.

· Ability to interpret computerized cost data and systems.

· Ability to perform detailed work and successfully meet deadlines.

· Successful track record in estimating and negotiating large, complex projects.

· Thorough knowledge of company procedures and estimating techniques.

· Ability to successfully coordinate and supervise group work effort.

· Superior technical, analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Physical Demands

· While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or listen. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.

· This job operates in a client project environment with exposure to employee, subcontractors, and trades.

· This job operates in a clerical, office setting. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. This is largely a sedentary role; however, some filing is required. This would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bend or stand on a stool as necessary.

· Ability to understand meanings of words and ideas associated with them and to use them effectively. To comprehend language, to understand relationships between words, and to understand meanings of whole sentences and paragraphs. To present information or ideas clearly.

· This job operates in a clerical, office setting. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. This is largely a sedentary role; however, some filing is required. This would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bend or stand on a stool as necessary.

· Ability to perform arithmetic operations quickly and accurately.

· Ability to manipulate materials and/or equipment between 10-25 lbs.

· To bend forward or down from the middle of the waist or the middle of the back, to bend downwards, to lower oneself and/or to move freely on hands and knees between 5-20 times daily

Please note, this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Company DescriptionWalker Engineering Inc. was formed in Dallas, Texas in 1981. Over the past 40 years, the company has grown from three employees to one of the largest electrical contractors and network technology providers in the states of Texas with offices in Houston, Dallas/Fort Worth, Austin, and San Antonio.

We have successfully built projects in many diverse market segments and the revenue for the company now exceeds $5.2B. The over 2,000 employees at Walker Engineering strive to deliver high-quality work at a fair price. The principle of Trust Built on Performance is provided to each client regardless of the size of the project.Company DescriptionWalker Engineering Inc. was formed in Dallas, Texas in 1981. Over the past 40 years, the company has grown from three employees to one of the largest electrical contractors and network technology providers in the states of Texas with offices in Houston, Dallas/Fort Worth, Austin, and San Antonio.\r\rWe have successfully built projects in many diverse market segments and the revenue for the company now exceeds $5.2B.

The over 2,000 employees at Walker Engineering strive to deliver high-quality work at a fair price.

The principle of Trust Built on Performance is provided to each client regardless of the size of the project.

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