Job Electrical Estimator/PM for Fulltime @Wilmington, MA

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Designation: Electrical Estimator/PM

Duration: Full Time

Location: Wilmington, MA

Job Description

Fast paced electrical company in Wilmington, MA looking for an Electrical Estimator.

• Currently, we are looking for someone who has electrical experience and is familiar with commercial and residential work.
• Schedule and attend walk-through for new projects.
• Can read and understand electrical symbols and drawings.
• Prepares work to be estimated by gathering proposals, blueprints, specifications, and related documents.
• Identifies labor, material, and time requirements by studying proposals, blueprints, specifications, and related documents.
• Computes costs by analyzing labor, material, and time requirements.
• Resolves discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information.
• Presents prepared estimate by assembling and displaying numerical and descriptive information.
• Prepares special reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
• Maintains cost data base by entering and backing up data.
• A valid driver's license is a must with reliable transportation.
• We offer competitive wages and great benefits; such as health insurance, and 401K.

ROLE SUMMARY: (This is a description of the role's general summary but not limited in scope to the entire role's duties) Estimating, Planning, organizing, Project Management, design assist and working closely with the Electrical Department Manager.

Effectively estimate projects with or without construction documents. Coordinate between departments to avoid pitfalls between specifications sections.

Interpret specifications, blueprints and addendums.

Have the ability to assist in the design of projects.

Prepare and communicate requests for information to clarify project scope during estimating process.

Evaluate most efficient methods of installation and material usage to minimize projected costs/bids. Use "Estimation/Digital Takeoff" estimating program or approved substitute program. Prepare competitive bids as required (bid forms, budgets, etc....) to meet the project's needs.

Make notes or clarifications on Contract/ field drawing to assist Electrical Department Manager, Superintendent, and foreman with installation. Review with Electrical Superintendent job estimate and takeoff as to when to mobilize project, material, and manpower requirements.

• Prepare material purchase orders and subcontracts after scoping out/negotiating with the different parties for the best pricing.
• Review with shipping/receiving as to project equipment needs and material deliveries.
• Conduct turnover meetings for contracted projects and provide budgetary information and defined scope to operations group.
• Attend pre-bid meetings as requested. Attending closeout meetings to review outcome of projects and compare estimate to actual costs.
• Establish and maintain working relationships with potential clients and designers. Attend organization meetings and like activities to promote business for the electrical/Modern Electric, Inc. Lead total construction effort to ensure project is constructed in accordance with design specifications, budget, schedule, and company Core Values. Includes interfacing with and supporting client representatives, B&I departments, subcontractors, vendors, etc.
• Provide field employees with the necessary support to allow the project to be completed expeditiously.
• Establish job cost breakdowns and schedule of values to ensure positive cashflow of project.
• Review, update and approve all project billings monthly to ensure timely submission.
• Coordinate the completion and perform review of all submittal data, operation and maintenance manuals, shop drawings, and as-built drawings to ensure these are in accordance with the construction documents and schedule. Perform release and coordinate timely delivery of large equipment as required by project schedule and site logistics.
• Establish project manpower schedule, in collaboration with trade supervisors, to effectively execute project scope.
• Manage subcontractor scopes as required by the contract.
• Provide technical assistance for all project related scopes, i.e., engineering, interpretation of drawings, recommendation of construction methods and equipment, etc., as required. Initiate and maintain extra work estimating and timely issuance of change orders to ensure financial compensation. Conduct weekly on-site visits/inspections as required to ascertain productivity of trades, efficient use of materials and equipment, and contractual performance of the project.
• Monitor project costs and forecast future project costs monthly, utilizing labor production and trade feedback to ensure accuracy.
• Attending monthly cost review meeting with executive group to report status and budget adjustments as applicable. Distribute, follow up, and respond in writing to all punch list items in a timely manner. Update project meeting minutes weekly and provide project status reports during weekly staff meetings.
• Attending weekly project management meetings and providing input on those items related to the department.
• The Electrical Department Manager may at any time add other responsibilities.