Lead Estimator - Project Manager

Lead Estimator/Project Manager

Salary Status: DOE

Location: Elgin, IL

Reports to: Vice President

• Primary Responsibilities:
• Present projects to be considered for bidding.
• Provide accurate estimates for commercial and industrial projects throughout the Chicagoland suburbs.
• Coordinate with estimating team.
• Submit RFI’s to clarify scope of work.
• Attend any pre-bid meetings to determine complete scope of work.
• Complete takeoff based on scope of work.
• Thoroughly build estimate with lowest cost or most cost-effective methodology.
• Ensure all relative building codes are considered based on NEC and local municipalities.
• Submit complete, well-organized proposals to management for approval prior to releasing it to customer.
• Contract scope of work is responsibility of the Estimator, contracts should be sent to legal for review and negotiation.
• Create submittal packages for approval in a timely manner.
• Submit shop drawings in a timely manner
• Create a detailed material and labor budget to assist staff in managing the overall project timeline/schedule to ensure project fits into the workforce, equipment, and site readiness capabilities.
• Create job start so the field has it available to apply time.
• Maintain ownership of project plan: Including scope documentation, risk management, project objectives, and timing.
• Lock in as much material pricing as possible working with distributors on job quotes.
• Create purchase orders and release materials as needed by phase of project.
• Create and submit accurate change order requests.
• Track time and verify what is ready for accounting.
• Attend weekly site production meetings.
• Attend weekly office production meetings.
• Maintain project files.
• Create as-builts as requested by the customer.
• Estimator is responsible for the success of the project, if labor or materials are not meeting budget it is his/her responsibility to present to management the conflict in costing.
• Complete other duties as assigned by his/her supervisor.
• 194 N. Edison Ave, Elgin, IL 60123, P.O. Box 6252, Elgin, IL 60121

Minimum Requirements:

• 5+ years’ experience of field installation.
• Estimating experience managing small, medium, and large electrical projects.
• Strong understanding of blueprint reading and specifications.
• Strong understanding of the National Electrical Code.
• Strong understanding of the construction process and order of operations.
• Strong communication skills.
• Strong ability to encourage and support problem escalation, promote good workingrelationships.
• Strong reporting, organization, and problem-solving skills; ability to drive accountability.
• Ability to work cross-functionally within a team-based environment.
• Willingness to be flexible and adaptable to changing priorities.
• Ability to multi-task and work well under pressure.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)

Preferred Traits and Skills:

• 10+ years’ experience of field installation.
• 10+ years’ estimating experience managing small, medium, and large electrical projects.
• Time management and communication skills formal training.
• Business or Engineering degree.

Benefits:
- Medical (HMO), dental, and vision premium
- 401k plan with employer match
- Paid vacation
- Holiday pay (6) per year
- Bonuses

MAC Electrical Contractors Inc. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and does not
discriminate based veteran status, disability, race, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation or other
protected rights.