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Thomas Electrical, Inc., a company with a strong presence in the Southwest US, currently has an opening for highly a qualified Estimator/Project Manager.

Estimating

• Solicit bid opportunities from ADOT, cities, municipalities, and private firms.
• Perform bid takeoffs for projects.
• Obtain quotes from vendors and subcontractors by specifying materials; identifying qualified subcontractors; negotiating price.
• Prepare construction budget by studying plans, identifying, and projecting costs.
• Maintain an effective balance between pricing to win and optimizing margin.
• Navigate agency or private sector websites and find projects bidding or bid result information.

Project Management

• Prepare work to be accomplished by gathering information and requirements, setting priorities.
• Generate concise and correct submittal packages as required for agency construction contracts
• Plan required manpower, materials, equipment, tools, and any other services to ensure project schedule is maintained.
• Administer the contractual aspects of the project to maximize profitability and minimize the risk for the company.
• Compile accurate and complete project documentation.
• Adhere to and comply with all accident prevention and safety requirements, including Health & Safety programs of Michiana Contracting, Inc./Thomas Electrical, Inc., OSHA, or other site-specific policies.
• Develop and manage customer, engineer, subcontractor and vendor, relationships by proactively communicating and managing expectations.
• Understand and manage project budgets to control costs
• Work with other team members to successfully complete projects
• Manage compliance with contracts, specifications, and regulations
• Planning and scheduling resources for successful project completion
• Supervising Project Personnel to ensure that planning and execution of the work is achieved.
• Regularly review and forecast job costs.
• Negotiate change orders.
• Documentation of claims.

REQUIREMENTS:

• 5 years’ experience with Arizona DOT, traffic signal, highway/roadway lighting, and ITS installations
• Solid decision making, communication and problem-solving skills
• Experience in a supervisory/leadership position with strong people skills
• Knowledge and experience with, project planning, resource scheduling, procurement, and general project management principles.
• Knowledge of OSHA standards.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and Estimating Software (Heavy Bid preferred)
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret general procedures and governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and proposals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• ATSSA Traffic Control Supervisor Certification preferred
• IMSA Traffic Signal Technician Certification preferred

This position required a person who has a problem solving attitude. Someone who can multitask and has a problem solving attitude. Communication skills are a must. Must be a team player and willing to work with the different divisions within TEI.

Competitive Compensation based on experience level. Bonus Opportunities.

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Project management: 5 years (Required)

For more than 30 years, Thomas Electrical, Inc. has been providing electrical installation and service on a wide variety of commercial and industrial projects. Typical project size ranges from $500,000 to $5 million. From installation to service, from design to value engineering, TEI is the preferred contractor.