Electrical Estimator - AZCO (Multiple Locations)
AZCO
**Description**
The Estimator is responsible for preparation of all levels of estimates and proposals from start to finish relating to various disciplines that are required to support field and pre\-fabrication construction projects\. This position will prepare and present lump sum bids, proposals, unit costs and quantities for various projects with a diverse portfolio of project types and clients\.
+ Consult with clients, procurement, subcontractors, vendors, or other individuals to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues\.
+ Interface with Procurement and Operations to obtain support and commitment to the cost estimates\.
+ Analyze historical data and provide improvement recommendations to cost estimating procedures to reduce future discrepancies between estimated and actual costs\.
+ Identify cost trends to assist management in cost reduction and process improvement efforts\.
+ Assist with analyzing completed projects to compare estimated costs to actual costs and determine the reason for any discrepancies\.
+ Responsible for compliance with estimating methodology ensuring quality estimates are produced\.
+ Review DOR completion, assignments, estimating quantities, and scope of project\.
+ Review small and disadvantaged business solicitations and evaluations\.
+ Review subcontractor solicitations, quotes, RFP compliance, clarifications, exceptions, and evaluations\.
+ Review documents for gaps and overlaps in scope of work\.
+ Assemble material and labor costs for clients and proposals for construction projects\.
+ Conduct solicitation and pre\-qualification tasks for small and disadvantaged businesses and subcontractors\.
+ Analyze and insert specialty and standard equipment and material pricing into the estimate\.
+ Prepare and deliver bid packages to subcontractors\.
+ Present estimating information and attend pre bid meetings\.
+ Conduct subcontractor labor and market studies and make recommendations based on those results\.
+ Develop project summary schedules\.
+ Evaluate and condition subcontractor and supplier quotes\. Develop and present estimating strategy and plan\.
+ Provide preliminary pricing for indirect and general conditions\.
+ Evaluate fee, contingency, and escalation and make recommendations\.
+ Review plans and specifications for risk issues and propose a mitigation strategy\.
+ Review commercial terms and conditions with legal counsel for cost and risk items and present concerns to lead estimator\.
+ Responsible for the accuracy and validity of estimate clarifications and assumptions\.
+ Analyze and price value engineering for submission\.
+ Performs other duties as assigned
+ Complies with all policies and standards
**Qualifications**
+ Bachelor Degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related field and 3 years of direct project estimating experience
+ Applicable experience may be substituted for the degree requirement\.
+ Expert knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite\.
+ Software experience such as Quotesoft, Accubid, Oracle, and PowerBI desired\.
+ Thorough knowledge of company procedures, estimating techniques, various construction disciplines, cost control systems required\.
+ Excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong organizational skills\.
+ Strong analytical and problem solving skills, and attention to detail\.
+ Ability to handle large volumes of work and multi\-task in a fast\-paced environment\.
+ Ability to work independently or in groups, think creatively and analytically, and make quick and sound decisions\.
EEO/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans
**Job** Estimating
**Primary Location** US\-MO\-Saint Louis
**Other Locations** US\-WI\-Appleton, US\-MO\-Kansas City, US\-SC\-Greenville
**Schedule:** Full\-time
**Travel:** Yes, 10 % of the Time
**Req ID:** 242174
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