Senior Estimator

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Florida, +13 more states.

📋 Description

• Prepare and finalize bid/submittal documents and cost estimates for electrical construction projects.

• Act as the Lead Estimator for projects, collaborating with Estimators, suppliers, and clients to complete estimates.

• Generate estimates based on quantity take-offs and produce computer printouts.

• Recognize project elements vital for crafting competitive estimates.

• Analyze proposal specifications and drawings, attending pre-bid meetings to ascertain scope and estimate details.

• Assess potential value-engineering cost savings.

• Supervise personnel in preparing discipline sub-estimates for assigned bids.

• Maintain working documents and data that support estimate figures.

• Develop labor productivity and installation unit costs using projected site conditions and historical data.

• Create detailed material and equipment lists and procure quotes.

• Identify qualified suppliers/subcontractors, solicit quotes, and review them for completeness and compliance.

• Ensure timely completion of client-required documents.

• Draft scope/proposal letters for bid and negotiated projects.

• Review scope, technical specifications, and pricing with the Chief Estimator before issuing formal bid packages.

• Meet with Project Management following successful bids to clarify job scope and facilitate project turnover.

• Keep estimate files organized and update the Rosendin-approved estimating program.

⛳️ Requirements

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and/or engineering design drawings.

• Perform arithmetic calculations necessary for estimating.

• Estimate various project types and coordinate as well as supervise group work efforts.

• Mentor and support the development of Estimators.

• Identify and fulfill customers’ needs, expectations, and requirements.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.

• Capable of prioritizing and managing multiple tasks and shifting priorities.

• Work effectively under pressure and adjust to changing requirements.

• Demonstrate oral and written communication skills as required for the position.

• Self-motivated, proactive, and a collaborative team player.

• Interact professionally and effectively with employees, management, vendors, clients, and others.

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field.

• Minimum of 4 years’ experience in estimating or other relevant experience in closing construction estimates.

• Experience with Accubid estimating software, Livecount Cloud, and Bluebeam software is preferred.

• Familiarity with CAD or 3D software is preferred.

• A combination of education, training, and relevant experience may be considered.

• Willingness to travel up to 10% of the time.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive compensation.

• Comprehensive benefits package.

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).

• 401k plan.

• Annual bonus program based on performance, profitability, and achievements.

• 17 PTO days each year plus 10 paid holidays.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.

• Term Life, AD&D Insurance, and Voluntary Life Insurance.

• Disability Income Protection Insurance.

• Pre-tax Flexible Spending Plans (Health and Dependent Care).

• Charitable Giving Match through our Rosendin Foundation.