Electrical Estimator job

This is a full-time, salary position working out of our WINTER GARDEN, FL office. This is a challenging opportunity for a self-motivated and determined individual who desires to work for a fast-paced, hands-on, growing construction company.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Analyze and compile estimate data that impact the cost of labor, materials, equipment requirements, location and other factors to ensure a high quality and timely estimate
• Review drawings, specifications and proposed project site conditions
• Record findings and solicit input from field operations to include in final project estimate
• Responsible for set-aside and minority marketing of work packages associated with estimates
• Analyze alternative solutions and construction methods to increase competitiveness of the bid
• Review take-off quantities to ensure accuracy of data used in estimates
• Prepare contingency and risk analysis for the estimate and pre-review
• Prepare or supervise preparation of pre-bid schedules
• Use existing cost history as a check to complete estimate
• Apply mathematical calculations requiring analytical processes to ensure logically estimated costs are accurate
• Present estimate and participate in bid reviews with senior management to ensure accuracy and completeness
• Communicate with and understand the needs and requirements of owners, both public and private entities, to generate solid and lasting business relationships and competitiveness
• Develop relationships with small business, subcontractors and suppliers by creating strategic alliances to ensure competitiveness
• Communicate estimate bid information to field operations at pre-construction meetings to ensure understanding of scope of job and critical means and methods of construction
• Develop and maintain business relationships to increase bid opportunities in the regional or end market
• Lead design-build pre-construction services both internally and in joint ventures to ensure high quality, competitive estimates and schedules
• Lead means and method discussions, being the catalyst to drive creative thinking and innovative ideas that distinguishes a successful estimate
• Contribute and be recognized as a subject matter expert (SME) for Garney estimating system

Requirements:

• 10+ years of hands on documented electrical experience building work in the field (journeyman, foreman, superintendent, project manager, etc.)
• 3+ years of electrical estimating experience preferred
• Water or Wastewater Treatment Plant construction or similar heavy industrial experience is a must
• Field or estimating experience in design build or CMAR type delivery methods is a plus
• Bachelor s degree in engineering or construction management, business administration or equivalent related work experience
• Proficiency with all MS Office products
• AGTEK Take-Off and Scheduling software experience a plus but not required
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Periodic travel to project meetings will be necessary on an intermittent basis

Benefits:

• Medical & Dental Insurance
• Options for FSA & HSA
• Life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Long-term disability insurance
• 401(k)
• Retirement planning
• Paid vacation
• Service awards
• Incentive program
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Garney Construction is a 100% employee owned company that has 55 years of wide-ranging experience in the construction of waterlines and water supply projects. Garney is recognized as a national leader in water and wastewater infrastructure construction.