Estimator

JOB SUMMARY

This position is responsible for material and labor takeoffs and providing an estimate for electrical wiring and other systems for projects which the Company pursues.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Overview of Typical Duties
   1. Use discretion and independent judgment to prepare estimates of total cost of the work assigned.
   2. Read and interpret blueprints. Prepare sketches showing location of wiring and equipment.  Follow designated job specifications.
   3. Understand the Installation of switchgear, distribution panels, transformers, fire alarm systems, trim, lamp fixtures, and other electrical equipment as needed. Apply knowledge of National Electrical Codes as needed.
   4. Master usage of estimating systems and programs utilized by the Company.
   5. Effectively communicate with other members of the project team.
   6. Perform all other duties as assigned.
   7. Maintain regular and acceptable attendance and punctuality.

NOTE: Frequency of job duties and functions vary depending on the project and job site needs.

1. Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

C.    Education, Certificates, Licenses, & Registrations

High school graduate or GED, Bachelor’s Degree preferred.   

Certifications/Continuing Education:

1. _______________________
2. _______________________
3. _______________________

 

D.    Experience

2 years experience as a commercial construction estimator, preferably in electrical work or 5 years field experience in electrical construction.

E.    Language Skills

Must have the ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, contract and project documents and procedure manuals and convey this information to other employees.  Must be able to read, write and comprehend instructions and memos.  Must also possess sufficient speech, writing and communication skills necessary to effectively communicate with project teams and carry out other job functions and responsibilities.

1. Reasoning Ability

Must have the ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists using independent judgment and discretion.  Must have the ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form, understand and apply all instructions and safety guidelines and apply mathematical concepts such as fundamentals of plane and solid geometry, fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.  

1. Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Must be able to work in all elements such as:  heat, cold, rain and snow.
2. Occasionally exposed to mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes and airborne particles.
3. At risk of electrical shock and vibration.
4. Wear personal protective equipment when required or directed.

1. Physical Demands

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

1. Must be able to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
2. Climb and balance.
3. Stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, talk or hear, and sit.
4. Possess normal vision with or without corrections and be able to distinguish color.
5. Possess sufficient speech, writing and communication skills necessary to effectively supervise employees and carry out other job functions and responsibilities.

JOB PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

1. Complete estimates within time frame specified.
2. Accuracy of estimates to be within 2% of actual budget upon buyout for projects over $5MM or 5% of actual budget for projects under $5MM.
3. Completely understand and use EBM estimating program.
4. Maintain confidentiality of estimates with regard to providing proprietary information to outside sources.
5. Maintain OSHA 30 certification.
6. Maintain excellent attendance and punctuality.

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