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Overview

The Sr Estimator is an integral part of the electrical construction process and ensures competitiveness, profitability, and growth while maintaining and growing relationships with internal and external customers and clients.. The Sr Estimator is responsible for preparing complete cost estimates as well as responses to Requests for Proposals (RFO's) for commercial and industrial electrical construction projects. Another key responsibility is the mentoring and training of Estimators and Estimator Trainees.

Company Overview

Since 1912, Sturgeon Electric Company, Inc. (Sturgeon Electric) – a subsidiary of MYR Group Inc. – has provided complex, large-scale electrical construction services for our clients throughout the western United States. As a full-service electrical provider, we offer industry leading electrical transmission, commercial and industrial, and renewable energy services. Sturgeon Electric has two divisions, offering both powerline construction and commercial/industrial electrical construction, making it a full-service electrical provider.

Sturgeon Electric’s Commercial and Industrial (C&I) electrical construction division specializes in large-scale commercial electrical projects, telecommunications, traffic signalization, gas distribution, high voltage distribution service and maintenance to clients. We also offer design-build and pre-construction services and has in-house pre-fabrication and AutoCAD capabilities.

Essential Functions

• Prepare complete labor and material cost estimates

  • Outline and prepare responses to RFP's and RFQ's

  • Follow company Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's) for Estimating

  • Develop strategies for being awarded projects

  • Help maintain and develop estimating database

  • Develop relationships with clients

• Assist other members of the Estimating team with cost estimates and bid package preparation

• Review and evaluate Estimating staff performance

• Act as a first point of contact for members of the Estimating team

• Coordinate with Project Management

• Maintain bid log and report to corporate

• Prepare bills of material and other information for use by Purchasing

• Determine constructability requirements via field walk-downs with customer, subcontractor, and construction personnel

• Compare various project documents for accuracy and consistency as well as data entry

• Perform field take-offs/evaluations for estimate preparation

• Participate in estimate review process with internal and external stake holders

• Assist construction personnel throughout the project lifecycle in tracking and understanding of cost estimates

• Prepare and submit change orders

• Follow-up at the end of projects to close any loops in the estimating process to include invoicing and cost tracking

• Essential functions of this position are to be performed in a Company-designated office or field location

• May manage Estimating and BIM departments

• Other duties as assigned

• Regular and predictable attendance

• Essential functions of this position are to be performed at a Company-designated office or field location

• Understand and comply with the Company's Code of Business Conduct and Ethics Policy and other industry-specific professional and ethical standards, if applicable

Responsibilities

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of electrical construction estimating experience
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management or similar field; combination of relevant education and experience considered in lieu of degree

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Working knowledge of local electrical codes
• Proven ability to read and understand civil, architectural, structural, mechanical, etc. plans and specifications to include blueprints, proposals and other relevant documents
• Working knowledge of electrical materials and methods of installation
• General knowledge of engineered material costs
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications, Bluebeam, Accubid and/or other estimating software
• Excellent analytical, organizational, verbal, written, and communication skills
• Team player mentality
• Self-driven with the ability to stay on-task for extended periods of time while working independently

Qualifications

Compensation & Benefits

Position may be subject to pre-employment screening, which may include background check and drug testing. Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process, contact our Employment Hotline at 1-855-635-1321.

MYR Group, Inc. and our subsidiaries are proud to be Equal Opportunity Employers. We promote diversity of thought, culture, and background, which connects our family of brands. We are committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals and in which personnel processes are merit-based and applied without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, military service status, or other protected characteristics. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

MYR Group does not sponsor applicants for work visas. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer.

MYR Group, Inc. and our subsidiaries do not work with any third-party recruiters or agencies without a valid signed agreement and partnership with the Corporate Talent Acquisition Team.