Chief Estimator, Electrical - EIG Electrical Systems

Chief Estimator, Electrical - EIG Electrical Systems

EIG Electrical Systems is seeking a Chief Electrical Estimator to lead our electrical preconstruction effort. The ideal candidate will possess at least 10 years estimating experience in commercial construction, specifically specializing in electrical and electrical systems. Experience with projects in our core markets of healthcare, advanced technology, biopharmaceutical, corporate office and higher education is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Leading our regional electrical preconstruction efforts across multiple geographical business units.
• Work with our Estimators and Project Executives to secure electrical trades on our projects.
• Provide conceptual estimates based on various scenarios to help secure work.
• Lead, mentor, train and advocate for our existing team of estimators.
• Create and implement current best practices for our preconstruction efforts.
• Review and endorse all large project estimates prior to submission.
• Track and support opportunities, as well as, maintain forecasts for upcoming work.
• Review project data for historical productions and costs.
• Maintain a consistent electrical estimating database through the assigned region.
• Consistent with our “Leader – Doer” leadership model, successful candidate will also be expected to be the hands-on electrical estimator for some projects.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of commercial electrical estimating experience.
• Solid understanding of commercial electrical construction, processes, systems and codes.
• Experienced in estimating labor, materials, equipment, general conditions, and risk.
• Proficient in On Center estimating software: On-Screen Takeoff, Quick Bid, and DPC.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Proficient in Bluebeam.
• Prior experience leading other estimators.
• Must share EIG & DPR Construction's core values: integrity, enjoyment, uniqueness, and being ever forward.
• Strong work ethic that delivers on promises.
• Must lead by example: be accountable, reliable and organized.
• Team player that seeks and accepts performance feedback.
• Flexible, detail-oriented individual with the ability to manage multiple estimates while consistently producing quality results and meeting deadlines.