Prime Electric

Prime Electric

Chief Estimator

Portland, OR · Exec

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 11 days ago
Customer SupportCommunicationCritical ThinkingOSHA

About the role

  • Under the direction of the Director of Pre-Construction, lead and take ownership of the estimating team, process, standards, product, software, database, quality control, and quality assurance.
  • Mentor, support, and train to a consistent approach for all team members.
  • Build and maintain relationships and relationship management plan with customers and direct reports.

Responsibilities

  • Manage and pre-plan the estimate schedule and Smartsheet estimate requests.
  • Work independently assigning lead and support estimators, providing direction, and establishing reasonable timelines.
  • Resolve contract document conflicts, non-responsive RFI issues, missing scope clarification for alternates on all current estimates.
  • Establish and maintain a disciplined consistent approach to estimating. Develop and maintain Estimating standards and consistency across the team.
  • Contribute to and support value engineering exercises.
  • Contribute to and support conceptual estimates and the conceptual estimate process.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree (B.A. or B.S.) from four-year college or university and a minimum of ten years related experience and/or training
  • Ability to train and educate others on estimating procedures and software
  • Ability to quickly evaluate and estimate VE solutions.
  • Expert Knowledge of NEC, local codes and construction methods.
  • Expert Knowledge of Electrical Materials and their applications.
  • Advanced Knowledge of and experience with Accubid and LiveCount.
  • Strong computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office.
  • Experience with Estimating Electrical projects up to $150 million

Nice to have

  • Journeyman or Master Electrician License (preferred)
  • Certified Professional Estimator (preferred)
  • OSHA 10 or 30 (preferred)

Skills

  • Ability to write routine correspondence such as letters and memos.
  • Ability to present information in one-on-one and small group situations to internal and/or external clients of the firm.
  • Reasoning Ability and/or Critical Thinking:
  • Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
  • Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instruction.
  • Constructive thinking and alternative short- to long-term solutions must be considered.
  • Action plans must be developed and implemented.
  • Capacity to identify issues, propose solutions, and escalate matters as needed.
  • Accurate documentation, record-keeping, and thorough review of project materials.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and contribute to project success.
  • Our Benefits 100% coverage for Medical, Dental, and Vision, including dependents, with no premium cost to the employee.

Benefits

  • 100% coverage for Medical, Dental, and Vision, including dependents, with no premium cost to the employee.
  • 401k Program w/ Employer Match Discretionary Profit Sharing Program Paid Time off and Holiday Time Off *Stoner Electric does not engage with or utilize recruiting or placement agencies for any recruiting or hiring needs.

Company info

  • Stoner Electric, a Prime Electric company, has been a leading commercial electric company in the Pacific Northwest region for over 50 years. We specialize in delivering high-quality electrical contracting services to clients of all sizes. As electrical experts, we have established ourselves as leaders in our region across all facets of electrical contracting. Our experience and capabilities enable us to collaborate with clients throughout the entire lifecycle of their electrical systems, from pre-construction and design services to construction and maintenance.
  • Position Summary:
  • Under the direction of the Director of Pre-Construction, lead and take ownership of the estimating team, process, standards, product, software, database, quality control, and quality assurance. Mentor, support, and train to a consistent approach for all team members. Build and maintain relationships and relationship management plan with customers and direct reports.
  • Stoner Electric, a Prime Electric company, has been a leading commercial electric company in the Pacific Northwest region for over 50 years.
  • We specialize in delivering high-quality electrical contracting services to clients of all sizes.
  • As electrical experts, we have established ourselves as leaders in our region across all facets of electrical contracting.
  • Our experience and capabilities enable us to collaborate with clients throughout the entire lifecycle of their electrical systems, from pre-construction and design services to construction and maintenance.
  • Work with the team and the Pre-Construction Director to suggest additions, edits, deletions for any part of our current estimating process or standards.

Equal opportunity

  • Equal Opportunity Employer.
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