Office / Administration

Expert: Type and input data accurately, Input data into spreadsheets and reports, Accurately create, organize, and maintain files, Compose grammatically correct business letters and correspondence

Preconstruction / Estimating

Expert: Visualize, analyze, and communicate project scope of work, Coordinate cost/means and methods with owner (or GC if you are subcontractor) and design professional, Prepare preliminary cost estimates/budgets/schedules, Manage value engineering process, Maintain/create subcontractor/vendor bid list, Prepare quantity surveys/take-offs, Solicit bid invitations, Distribute and manage bid plans and documents, Communicate with subs - prepare RFP/RFI, Qualify and analyze bids, Analyze general conditions, Prepare project estimate/bid/schedule

Manage WBE, DBE, SBE, and/or MBE participation and recordkeeping

Purchasing

Expert: Develop and maintain vendor list, Develop final scope of work for bidders/vendors, Negotiate subcontracts and vendor contracts/POs

Project Management / Field Supervision / Service Management
Prepare project budget and schedule of values, Evaluate and manage project budget during construction, Obtain and distribute construction drawings and specifications, Develop contract change orders, Review and approve subcontract change orders

Compensation:
Discussed during interview

Health Benefits:
YES, and we pay part of the cost of coverage

Automobile Benefits:
No automobile benefits; employees must provide their own

Job Location:
Fullerton , California 92835

Preferred College Degree:
We prefer you to have a college education.

General Software Products
Advanced: MS Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook

Scheduling
Advanced: MS Project

Estimating
Advanced: McCormic Electrical Estimating Software

Speak & Write: English

Facility Services: Necessary
Division 21: Fire Suppression, Division 22: Plumbing, Division 23: HVAC, Division 25: Integrated Automation, Division 26: Electrical, Division 27: Communications, Division 28: Electronic Safety and Security

The Chief Estimator is an integral part of the Electrical Construction process. Accurate estimating ensures company's competitiveness, profitability and growth. Incumbents need to be self-starters with focus and a commitment to ensuring company's standard of excellence. An Electrical Construction background is essential to being successful in this position. Job Duties: The Chief Estimator is an integral part of the construction process in producing accurate estimates, which ensures company's competitiveness, profitability, and growth. Responsible for working with sub-contractors and suppliers during the bid process in order to obtain complete bid package information. Review proposal specifications, drawings and attend pre-bid meetings to determine scope of work and required contents of estimate. Review and incorporate historical data from purchase orders, subcontracts, productivity analysis reports, etc. into man-hour figures. Plan, direct and coordinate activities of a large electrical estimating department. Manage and train all levels of estimators. Coordinate electrical database pricing and labor units. Evaluate and review all levels of electrical estimates. Insure all working documents and data are maintained to back-up estimate figures. Preferred Job Requirements: Minimum 5 years as Chief Estimator in electrical construction. Degree in related field desirable but not necessary. Familiar with both commercial and industrial large volume projects. Design/assist experience is very desirable. Experience with complete take off of electrical drawings. Must have ability to work fluently with McCormick electrical estimating software. Able to understand architectural, structural, mechanical and related drawings. Ability to work on and complete an estimate without guidance. Ability to calculate loads in accordance with N.E.C. is a big plus. Excellent general computer skills (Excel, MS Project, Word, Outlook) Excellent oral and written communication skills.