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JOB TITLE:  CO Junior Estimator  

REPORTS TO: CO Senior Estimator  

JOB PURPOSE: The CO Junior Estimator position is an entry level position in which they are to assist the Estimators, Senior Estimators Chief of Operations and the Chief Estimator in the day-to-day activities of estimating. Acquiring quotations, taking off drawings, printing etc.  

Collaboration: 

Live out the Powerful Electrics Mission, Vision, Guiding Principles and Core Values: 

Mission: 

Powerfull Electric Inc. is an electrical contracting company dedicated to providing luxury residential homeowners with revolutionary technologically advanced electrical systems.  

We provide white glove service, unmatched quality and custom craftsmanship for our clients both during construction and the lifespan of your estate.  

Our employees are our backbone and they are the technical experts in all aspects of design, development, planning, executing and administration of all your electrical needs.  

We are POWERFULL ELECTRIC! 

Vision: 

We are the number one luxury residence electrical contractor and service provider. Our goal is to build an electrical system that fits your every need and want. For our clients nothing is impossible, our expert staff relentlessly pursues new technology and techniques to build a custom electrical system that is specifically for you, your lifestyle and your life. 

Guiding Principles 

• Passion 
• Innovation 
• Consistency 

Core Values 

• Quality 
• Integrity 
• Teamwork 
• Safety 

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: As directed by the CO Senior Estimator, solicit, and accept invitations from clients to bid on projects. 

• Perform take-off from the plants and construction documents.  
• Send out quote requests, and organize, and maintain estimate documentation. 
• Identifies labor, material, and time requirements. 
• Presents prepared estimates by assembling and displaying numerical and descriptive information. 
• Upon finalizing the scope, it is presented to Chief of Operations, Chief Estimator, Senior Estimator or CEO for approval to send to GC or Client. 
• Upon approval, ensure that an email bid is sent to the client/contractor with the proposal and important documentation they may need.  
• Ensure that bids made from your estimate are tracked to make sure the estimate was received.   
• Prepares special reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends. 
• Respond to daily emails. 
• Be available to complete any estimating task, as and when needed. 
• Continually review all materials and labor costs used in estimating bids. 
• Create and save estimates and support documentation to the server. 
• Adhere to all established estimating standards and procedures to protect the interests of the company and seek out opportunities to improve methods, processes, procedures, and suppliers to best benefit the company. 
• Submit work or activity reports according to company policy. 
• Maintain good, business-like relations with other trades, suppliers, contractors, and clients.  
• Protect and hold confidential company estimating data, programs, and information and only allow access by company employees duly authorized by the President.   
• Perform all other tasks assigned by the Chief of Operations or Senior Estimator  
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed. 

Expectations: 

• Oversee work progress, complete logs, and update supervisors about challenges. 
• Write up technical reports, subcontracts, purchase orders, project updates, and proposals. 
• Interpret plans and construction materials to propose and double-check estimates. 
• Identify and resolve deviations from the proposal, including scope and specifications. 
• Highly efficient in multi-task functions. 
• Produce all change orders as required from operations & estimating. 
• Attend all learning courses made available to you and continue to listen, watch, and ask questions. 
• Continually updates technical knowledge by attending educational workshops and reviewing technical publications. 

QUALIFICATIONS 

Knowledge, Skill Set & Abilities:  

• Excellent quantitative and analytical skills. 
• Be understanding of the electrical industry. 
• Knowledge & understanding of lighting, power, HVAC, distribution etc.  
• Entrepreneurial approach to problem-solving. 
• Excellent written and oral communication skills. 
• Ability to read & interpret plans/blue prints, as builds, SK drawings, elevations, etc.  
• Understanding of general construction documents 
• High level of computer skills; ability to create Excel spreadsheets, full proficiency with Microsoft Office software, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook 
• Above average organizational skills  

Education: 

Required: Trade school or Junior College (AA) degree, or completion of an electrician training program 

Preferred: A degree in construction management or engineering is suggested 

Experience:  

Minimum: Two years experience in residential construction or electrical companies and two years in the estimating function of such companies. 

Preferred: Four years or more in an estimating or clerical function in the electrical construction or general construction industry. 

Working conditions: 

• Fast-paced environment requiring flexibility, adaptability, and resilience in a wide variety of work situations. 
• The nature of business results in many tight or continually changing deadlines. 
• General office environment, with low to medium noise, low to medium heat and cold, and low to medium dust levels. 

Powerfull Electric Inc. is an electrical contracting company dedicated to providing luxury residential homeowners with revolutionary technologically advanced electrical systems.

We provide white glove service, unmatched quality and custom craftsmanship for our clients both during construction and the lifespan of your estate.
Our employees are our backbone and they are the technical experts in all aspects of design, development, planning, executing and administration of all your electrical needs.
We are POWERFULL ELECTRIC!