Job Details
We are seeking an experienced Electrical Estimator to join our C3M team! The ideal candidate must have a strong knowledge of construction principals including General Requirements, Civil, Structural, Mechanical, and Electrical. We seek a self-starter that is detail oriented, displays good interpersonal skills and has a passion for the construction industry.
Responsibilities:
- Maintain high standards of professionalism and ethical behavior when representing the Company
- Analyze drawings, specifications, proposals, and other documentation to prepare time, cost, and labor estimate for projects
- Perform portions of estimates for multi-discipline projects including scope determinations and accurate quantity survey
- Solicit Subcontractor and/or Vendor quotes and evaluate them for scope and evaluate them for accuracy
- Lead meetings with Subcontractors to develop complete scopes and discuss strategy
- Perform risk and contract management responsibilities as required on bids
- Assist in developing a strategy to achieve minority participation requirements
- Review total estimate to ensure accuracy and completeness prior to formal quotation
- Monitor comparison of estimated costs to actual costs
- Research and promote continuous improvement in developing more efficient estimating methods
- Examine construction sites and observe unusual or challenging conditions
Qualifications:
- Passionate about profession, dedicated to winning work and willing to take pride and ownership of work product
- 5 to 9 yrs of electrical estimating experience is required
- Rail/mass transit systems (Traction Power, Overhead Catenary, Train Control, Communications) estimating experience preferred
- Highway/ITS/traffic signal, water/wastewater, aviation, maintenance facility, power, industrial and other highly technical project experience a plus
- Demonstrate the ability to lead individual projects or pursuits and be a part of a team for large projects and pursuits
- Knowledge of Electrical Bid Estimating Software. Accubid experience a plus
- Demonstrate the ability to either lead or be a part of a team for multiple projects and pursuits
- Working knowledge of computers and experience with Microsoft Word and Excel
- Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications
- Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to multi-task
- Must be detail oriented, technically sound and have good communication skills
- Familiar with both conceptual and self-perform estimating
C3M Power Systems is a full-service electrical contractor with the experience and capabilities to construct, rehabilitate, and maintain electrical and special systems for railways, airports, highways and utilities nationwide. C3Ms skilled group of professionals bring to each project a depth of project experience and technical expertise that results in award-winning solutions and long-term reliability for even the most complex projects.