Description

Job Title: Preconstruction Electrical Estimator

Location: Las Vegas, Nevada

Reports to: Vice President

FLSA Status: Exempt

Prepared By: Vice President

Approved By: Human Resources

Prepared Date: March 2021

About Us:

(Dynalectric) - We are a full-service electrical and data contractor. Our extensive project experience ranges from small, simple jobs to large complex undertakings, such as casino/gaming/hospitality projects, high-rise commercial buildings, mission-critical data centers, production plants, sports/entertainment arenas, and much more.

Whether you need electrical construction, low-voltage systems, high-technology distribution, or life safety systems, Dynalectric's skilled people, high-tech tools, and sophisticated expertise can get the job done on time and within budget.

It's a powerful package of experience and expertise that can consistently meet the needs of virtually any electrical or low voltage job, regardless of size, complexity, or schedule.

Summary

Dynalectric of Nevada is seeking an experienced Preconstruction Electrical Estimator responsible for producing electrical and low voltage estimates. Candidate will be responsible for estimating bids for various markets including; hospitality, healthcare, commercial, institutional, municipal, and other projects statewide. This position requires have 5-10 years' experience estimating electrical and low voltage work, preferably with hospitality projects. Applicants with Military experience are encouraged to apply.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Include the following. Other duties will likely be assigned.

• The Electrical Estimator is responsible for producing electrical and low voltage estimates by analyzing proposals and requirements;

• Provide Knowledge and expertise of electrical and low voltage estimates systems;


• Attend pre-bid or team scope review meetings and understand the complete scope of work required, with sometimes-limited information;


• Visit construction project sites for job walks and meetings in the Greater Las Vegas area;


• Review and understand all project bid documents;


• Locate, notify and send bid information to subcontractors and vendors for quotations on outsourced work;


• Complete the estimate takeoff, using on-screen computer estimating, within time deadlines;


• Complete change order estimates for awarded projects;


• Work as a team with other estimators, company divisions and departments;


• Compile and finalize the estimate within time deadline and participate in team reviews with management on bid day;


• Daily interaction with subcontractors and vendors;


• Evaluate bids of subcontractors and vendors for completeness of scope of work, schedule, compliance with specifications, or other bid requirements;


• Prepare value engineering analysis in anticipation of the customer's best interest


• Develop the scope of work narrative;


• Assist field operations with the estimate after bid award & at project closeout


• Prepare proposal letter including scope of work, inclusions, exclusions and clarifications. Additionally, meet proposal due date schedules;


• Anticipate requirements of producing estimates with little information given


• Consistent customer follow-up for feedback on bid / proposal, reporting results to management;


• Enforce compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, safety standards and report all variances to Vice President.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Position Requirements

• 5-10+ years of estimating electrical and low voltage work required;


• Electrical Engineering Degree or a Construction Management Degree from Accredited College/University preferred;


• Experience with hospitality projects is a plus;


• Field experience in electrical and low voltage systems is a plus;


• Professional work experience that demonstrates proficient knowledge of electrical and low voltage systems;


• Full working knowledge and experience with Trimble Accubid;


• Proficiency using Microsoft Office Programs (i.e. Excel, Word) and comfortable with spreadsheets and computerized on-screen takeoff program;


• Produce accurate, timely and competitive estimates with minimal data;


• Excellent communication skills with customers, vendors, subcontractors, general contractors and owners;


• Ability to maintain organization while multitasking in an extremely quick-paced environment;


• Ability to adapt to Dynalectric's estimating policies and procedures;


• Teachable / Trainable with the ability to receive constructive criticism;


• Travel to job site locations in Greater Las Vegas.

Language Skills

Must have the demonstrated ability to effectively communicate in English, cooperate, and collaborate with multiple levels of customer, employees, unions, government agencies, vendors and suppliers, and other contractor organizations.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, see, talk, and hear. The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is regularly required to walk, reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to commute to construction job site locations and navigate around construction job site locations.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee should expect to sit for long periods in front of a computer and is also required to travel to construction job site locations as needed.

While visiting job site locations, the employee may be required to work outdoors, be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical and electrical parts; high, precarious places; dust, fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions, extended exposure to sunlight; cold and heat; risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

We offer our employees a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package and are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled