JOB DETAILS

Sr. Estimator

Baker Electric • Full-time • Escondido, CA, US • 1w ago

At Baker Electric we are energized by truly living our values - Team Builders, Relentless Follow Thru, All-In, and Care for Others. When our team members work together with these things in mind, we do great things both individually and as an organization. Being an employee-owned company shows our drive for sustainable, long-term growth while enhancing the lives of our team members.

SUMMARY: The position of Sr. Estimator has been established to enhance the profitability of the business by producing and assembling bids, budgets, and design-build proposals that accurately reflect projects within Baker Electric's scope. The Sr. Estimator will build and maintain relationships with clients, mentor others, and problem-solve some of the most complex estimating issues.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Estimating and Cost Management

Manage, oversee, and perform all take-off and quantity surveys per company standardized procedures.
Conduct initial analysis of drawings and specifications to ensure required documentation is present and determine the scope of work.
Responsible for the completion of all bid-related documents.
Critically analyze bid documents and understand risk and opportunities, articulating those to management.
Effectively plug budgets for all disciplines, vendors, and subcontractors.
Create detailed crew and production cost estimates and review prices with the estimating team.
Accurately assess and plan takeoff workload.
Work with operations to gather pricing information on budgeted line items in an estimate.
Assist in gathering actual cost vs. estimated cost and maintaining project cost history.
Update Accubid templates and internal budgeting tools as necessary when relevant information is provided.
Conduct special studies to develop and analyze new material and installation procedures and related cost data to determine the effect of possible cost reductions as directed by the Chief Estimator.

Project and Bid Management

Organize the bid team, providing leadership and direction regarding means and methods, schedule, and strategy.
Attend all bid reviews.
Attend project site pre-bid meetings, site tours, and post-bid interviews as required.
Participate in technical proposals for Alternative Delivery projects as requested.
Responsible for the completion of all bid-related documents.

Business Development and Relationship Management

Assist with business development activities with other divisions inside of the company.
Build and maintain effective relationships with customers, design teams, subcontractors, suppliers, vendors, and user groups that reflect and support company core values and meet or exceed customers' expectations.
Assist with business development activities.

Database and Subcontractor Management

Manage and maintain the subcontractor database & subcontractor prequalification.

Leadership and Management

Manage and mentor estimators. Provide leadership and direction concerning means and methods, schedule, and strategy.
Workload assignment & follow-up.
Annual reviews & weekly one-on-ones with reports.
Contribute to the personal growth of reports through continuing education courses and workshops and by sharing past experiences/lessons learned.
Assumes job duties and responsibilities of the Estimator II.
Led the Estimating Team with timely roll-out and execution of the estimate deliverable process.
Perform other special projects as needed.

Experience, Education

5 – 10 years of experience as an Electrical Estimator.
Years of experience in the role may vary by previous field experience in the electrical trade.
Exposure to mentoring or training new estimators.
Bachelor’s Degree in a related field is a plus (Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, etc.).
CPE “Certified Professional Electrical Estimator” is a plus.
Proficiency in Bluebeam, Procore, MS Project, or other related Construction Management software.
Proficiency in Accubid or other related Construction Estimating software.
Proven knowledge of electrical systems relevant to the needs of the business group.
Overall understanding of the construction business (operations, procurement/buy-outs, risk management, etc.).
Proven ability to successfully complete various estimates and budgets simultaneously.

Benefits

At Baker, we are proud to be an employee-owned company. When you join, you will have the opportunity for a great career and the financial benefits of being an owner. Through our ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan), you can become a part owner of the company. Instead of just receiving a paycheck, you will be given shares of the company's stock over time. As the company prospers, the value of these shares can increase, providing you with a potential wealth-building opportunity in addition to a competitive compensation package. The ESOP will enable you to share the company's success and growth. For more information regarding employee ownership at Baker Electric and its significant potential, click here:

Employee Stock Ownership Program | Baker Electric (baker-electric.com)

Pay Transparency

The starting salary for this opportunity range is listed. Other rewards may include annual bonus eligibility based on company and individual performance, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards. Baker provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, an Employee-Owned Program (ESOP), paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO). A candidate’s salary history will not be used in compensation decisions. Please note thatthe compensation information is a good-faith estimate for this position. It assumes a rate based on location and experience.

Acknowledgements

Baker Electric is an Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action Employer / Disability / Veteran.

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest in this position; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. If you are selected for an interview, a Baker Recruiter will contact you directly from our organization with a @baker-electric.com email.

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