Estimator - EF - Valdosta - Ace Electric

Description

Estimator II

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Since our inception in Valdosta, GA in 1975, Ace has been performing quality electrical installations in a full range of markets including: retail, education, healthcare, institutional, industrial, commercial, correctional facilities, hospitality, military bases, and others. In the past 15 years, locations have been added in Macon, GA, Atlanta, GA, Jackson, TN, Statesboro, GA, and Siler City, NC. Ace offers fabrication services, hard bid, design-build, negotiated contracts, and fee-based work. We have the resources, professional staff, and project management team to handle almost any type of electrical project. Our history of safety and quality has been established through years of successful projects and satisfied customers. Ace Electric is growing bigger in business every year and has no signs of slowing down

Benefits:

• Health, dental, vision, life, disability, accident, and critical illness insurances
• 401k with match
• Access to Ace University: Apprenticeship program, leadership training, skill building classes, and much more

General Summary

The Estimator II is responsible for all aspects of electrical estimating for the division office, not limited to, but including, analyzing blueprints, writing proposals, consulting with clients, preparing cost and expenditure statements, and assisting in creating budgets for limited complex projects and gaining experience with complex projects. The Estimator II will report to the Division Manager.

Preferred Job Skills

Active Learning, Active Listening, Critical Thinking, Learning Strategies, Mathematics, Monitoring, Reading Comprehension, Speaking, Writing, Complex Problem Solving, Negotiation, Client Coordination, Social Perceptiveness, Management of Financial, Material, and Personnel Resources, Time Management, Equipment Maintenance, Equipment Selection, Installation, Operation, and Control, Operation Monitoring, Operations Analysis, Programming, Quality Control Analysis.

Mandatory Hiring Requirements

References, background check, drug screen testing, valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

Perform all aspects of electrical estimating including composing BOMs, performing takeoffs, inputting takeoff data, submitting RFIs, and writing proposals.

Assist the senior estimator to coordinate and streamline the bid process on each individual project.

Analyze blueprints and other documentation to prepare time, cost, materials, and labor estimates.

Assess cost effectiveness of products, projects, or services, tracking actual costs relative to bids as the project develops.

Consult with clients, vendors, personnel in other departments or construction foremen to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues.

Confer with engineers, architects, owners, contractors, and subcontractors on changes and adjustments to cost estimates.

Prepare estimates used by management for purposes such as planning, organizing, and scheduling work.

Prepare estimates for use in selecting vendors or subcontractors.

Review material and labor requirements to decide whether it is more cost-effective to produce or purchase components.

Prepare cost and expenditure statements and other necessary documentation at regular intervals for the duration of the project.

Prepare and maintain a directory of suppliers, contractors, and subcontractors.

Set up cost monitoring and reporting systems and procedures.

Establish and maintain tendering process and conduct negotiations.

Conduct special studies to develop and establish standard hour and related cost data or to effect cost reduction.

Review estimate with division manager and project managers once contract is awarded.

Assist in creating budgets and schedule of values once project is awarded.

Position Requirements

License: Valid state driver's license as required by job conditions or by the company.

Certification: Post-secondary certificate preferred.

Education: High school graduate or GED. Bachelor's degree is preferred.

Experience: Minimum of 2 years of electrical experience in industrial or commercial construction required.

Working Conditions

Job requires working in all elements, depending on job location, time of year, heat, cold, rain, or snow.

Job requires employee to have required personal tools with him at all times (waist tool belt as worn weighs approximately 30 lbs.).

Work from all types of ladders and be able to transport/relocate ladders unassisted.

Employee's personal weight with tools cannot exceed the rated weight capacity of ladders used.

Perform work at various heights, up to 90 feet from ladders, scaffolds, aerial lifts, cat walks, and other safe work areas.

Work in restricted areas (switch gear-room, manholes, utility tunnels, and crawl spaces).

Wear personal protective equipment as required.

Able to work 40 hours per week plus overtime as required, to include night shifts and out-of-town work if required.

Required Physical/Mental Functions

Positively identify colors of wire and other items as required.

Comprehend reading of blueprints, drawings, and schematics.

Comprehend and practice safe work procedures as outlined in the company safety handbook.

Operate company truck with manual and automatic transmission.

Read and interpret maps, instructional manuals, work site directions, and written instructions.

Must hear and see well (either natural or with correction).

Must be able to bend, stoop, squat, crawl, climb, kneel, balance, push, pull, and reach overhead.

Able to lift objects weighing up to 50 pounds, with frequent lifting and carrying of objects weighing up to 20 pounds.

Tolerant to prolonged standing and movement on foot.

Climb ladders (all types).

Repetitive use of arms, hands, and fingers.

AAP/EEO Statement

Ace Electric, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identification, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.

Drug-Free Workplace Program Statement

Ace Electric, Inc. provides a drug-free workplace and prohibits the presence of certain items and substances on project or company premises and property and prohibits project and company personnel and others from reporting to work, working or being present on project or company premises while under the influence of alcohol, illegal drugs, or other unauthorized substances, or with measurable quantity of alcohol, illegal drugs, or other unauthorized substances present in the body. Ace Electric, Inc. abides by their drug and alcohol abuse policy as part of its commitment to safety and quality.

Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process, please contact Human Resources at either 229-506-5240 or hr@aceelectric.net.