Jr. Estimator (On-Site)
EMCOR Group
**Description**
**Sunnyvale, TX**
**Morley Moss, Inc. is currently looking for Jr. Estimators to work on-site at their Sunnyvale, TX location under the PreConstruction and Estimating department.** **Prior Estimating experience in Electrical Construction or similar field is preferred.**
**Who We Are:** Morley-Moss Inc. provides electrical and data center construction services, including design, development, installation and continued services. Guided by our core values of honesty, integrity, and value, we provide the highest level of customer service through our quality, cutting edge technologies, continuing education, and an unrelenting safety policy.
**We offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and 401K.**
**We also offer career paths for employees who want to improve or expand their skills and knowledge, including a degree assistance program, and self-directed or instructor-led training options.**
**ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**
Include the following. Other duties will likely be assigned.
+ Must be able to work on a variety of project types, including but not limited to; new construction, remodel, service/continued service and Low Voltage, which may include Commercial, Industrial, Data Center, Hospital/Medical Center, and/or Federal contracts.
+ Collect historical cost data to estimate costs for current or future products.
+ Consult with clients, vendors, personnel in other departments, or construction foremen to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues.
+ Prepare estimates used by management for purposes such as planning, organizing, and scheduling work.
+ Analyze blueprints and other documentation to prepare time, cost, materials, and labor estimates.
+ Review contract and bid documents; review and understand scope for project turnover
+ Attend pre-bid and scope clarification meetings
+ Quantitative take-off and computer entry
+ Prepare scope letters and proposals
+ Maintain relationships with customers, General Contractors, vendors and subcontractors
+ Ensure documents are centrally saved in the company’s drive within the confidential estimating folder(s)
+ Assist project managers with takeoffs and pricing changes in work
+ Comply with all Company operating policies, procedures, and safety programs as established.
+ Prepare cost estimates based on full takeoff of all required materials and labor using estimating software (ACCUBID and Livecount).
+ Request quotations from suppliers to gather material and equipment costs.
+ Willingness and desire to actively participate in Value Engineering sessions with the project team and design team.
+ Review quotes obtained from subcontractors for accurate scope of work as per plans and specs.
+ Maintain files of working documents as back-up for estimate figures, including information on pricing from suppliers obtained through direct contact, price lists, software uploads, etc.
+ May review design options and recommend the best solution based on cost, engineering quality, and/or availability of materials
+ Perform additional assignments as required by the needs of the company or as directed by executives.
**QUALIFICATIONS**
To perform this job successfully, the 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.
**PREFERRED EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE**
+ 2-3 years related experience in the electrical construction industry.
+ High School diploma or GED required.
+ Knowledge of the construction industry and contract documentation.
+ Working knowledge of federal, state, and city regulations and guidelines.
**COMPUTER SKILLS**
+ Must demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, (i.e. Outlook, Word and Excel)
+ Familiarity with Accubid, and other electrical, technical, or construction programs.
**REQUIRED ATTRIBUTES**
The requirements listed below are representative of characteristics and demonstrated capabilities sought to perform this job successfully.
+ Must demonstrate integrity, honesty, professionalism and commitment to company values.
+ Must be self-motivated and able to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
+ Must have excellent organizational, communication, strategic, technical, analytical, problem solving, and multi-tasking skills.
+ Must have high standards of quality with attention to detail.
+ Must possess ability to manage and supervise personnel.
+ Must build positive working relationships with multiple levels of employees, management, suppliers, and customers.
**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**
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.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, see, talk, and hear. The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is regularly required to walk, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to twenty-five (25) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to commute to field locations to accurately perform takeoffs. The employee must have the ability to navigate around job site locations.
**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. The employee should expect to sit for long periods in front of a computer and also travel to field locations as needed.
While visiting field locations, the employee may be required to work outdoors, be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical and electrical parts; high, precarious places; dust, fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions, extended exposure to sunlight; cold and heat; risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the field work environment is usually moderate to loud.
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**As a leading provider of mechanical and electrical construction, facilities services, and energy infrastructure, we** **offer employees a competitive salary and benefits package and we are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled**
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