electrical project manager/ estimator - Phoenix, United States - Glades Talent

Description

Job Description

Job Description

We are currently looking for an

Electrical Estimator

to join our team

Why you should join us:
Positive, team-focused, and inviting work environment with opportunities for advancement
Health insurance – medical, dental, and vision

Additional benefits to include:
life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, 401k with generous match, flexible spending account (FSA) and tax-free health savings account (HSA)
Paid-time off and paid holidays
Full gym with group fitness classes and personal trainers
Collaborative office environment equipped with walking treadmills, open work space and casual office dress code
$100 employee referral bonus
Rogers Café (fully stocked coffee, beverages, snacks, etc.)
Other exceptional perks

What You'll Be Doing:
Prepare electrical cost estimates for projects to aid management in bidding on, or determining, price of construction or service
Analyze blueprints, construction drawings, and other documentation to prepare accurate time, cost, materials, and labor estimates
Study and understand all contract documents to determine scope of work and required contents of estimate
Prepare discipline estimates by calculating complete takeoff of scope of work
Solicit and analyze quotes from vendors and/or subcontractors based on project requirements
Estimate accurately each project in sufficient time to permit analysis, checking of calculations, and corrections as necessary
Maintain files of working documents as back-up for estimate figures, including current (accurate) information on prices from suppliers through direct contact, sales brochures, price lists, etc
Review design options and recommend best solution based on cost, engineering quality, or availability of materials
Other duties as assigned

What We're Looking For:
Associate's degree or an equivalent from a two-year college or technical school
2+ years estimating experience (preferably in a construction environment)
Knowledge of estimating techniques and cost control, plus the ability to interpret computerized cost data and systems
Knowledge of Accubid Enterprise and LiveCount is preferred but not required
Ability to prioritize tasks according to deadlines and urgency and complete them in a timely and professional manner
Ability to communicate both verbally and through writing in a professional, courteous and knowledgeable manner
Ability to multitask (using several screens and browsers and the same time, talk on the phone while navigating the system)
Ability to create, edit and analyze Excel spreadsheets, Word documents, PDF files and Power Point presentations

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