Job Description
Job Description
Founded in 1992, InServ is a full-service industrial contractor working in the life science, advanced manufacturing, and food and beverage industries. We specialize in four trades (mechanical, electrical and instrumentation, hygienic piping and HVAC), working from multiple locations across North Carolina, and for clients across the Southeast. Our work demands attention to safety, commitment to quality, and adherence to schedules
Job Summary: Electrical Estimator is responsible for ensuring all Electrical led proposals are complete and submitted on time.
Experience
Ideal candidate will have min three to ten+ years’ experience in Electrical estimation. Commercial construction experiences a must.
Typical Duties
· Read the drawings and specifications.
· Perform the take off and complete the estimate.
· Scheduling bid review meetings, ensuring that all bid deadlines are met, completing bid information on required forms and in the prescribed method.
· Attending pre-bid meetings and project walkthroughs as required.
· Tracking and filing of all pre-bid documents, such as drawings, specifications, and addendums, RFI’s, pre-bid meeting minutes etc. that have been issued.
· Acquiring quotes from vendors and subcontractors for work being quoted.
· Coordinating completion of all bid forms including bid bonds, certificates of insurance, org charts, schedule, client bid forms, ensuring contract signatures are obtained and complete, etc.
· Assisting Project Managers with quoting large change orders on existing jobs.
· Maintain the estimation data base and interact with Business Development for updates.
· Maintain subcontractor/ supplier database and maintain strong subcontractor/supplier relationships.
· Hold post-award turnover meeting from Pre-Construction to Operations.
· Updating of templates and worksheets.
· Solicit feedback from project management regarding unit labor rates.
· Become familiar with nuances of each client site as related to the impact on estimating.
Technical Skills and Experience
· Must be proficient Electrical Instrumentation and Controls estimation
· System types include carbon steel, stainless steel, BPE tube, copper, PVC and Polypropylene.
· Proficient using estimating software (Bluebeam).
· Advanced user of MS Excel, Word, and Project.
· Detailed knowledge of P&IDs, orthogonal drawings, mechanical, electrical, and architectural drawings. Knowledge of industry codes and quality standards.
· Effective written and verbal communications skills.
· Produce written documents in English with clearly organized thoughts using proper sentence structure, punctuation, and grammar.
· Expert problem-solving skills.
Physical Requirements
· Work performed inside office facilities under frequent deadlines and interruptions.
· Must be able to sit at a computer desk and blueprint table to conduct work.
Educational Requirements
· Four-year college degree in engineering, construction management, or equivalent field experience
· Estimating experience in appropriate craft.
Working Relationships
· Reports to the Lead Estimator.
· Works directly with management personnel, subcontractors, and client representatives to develop accurate project estimates.
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed