Position: Estimator
Classification: Exempt; Salary
Salary Range: $90,000 - $120,000 (DOQ)
Reports to: Chief Estimator, or designee
About Blue Arc Electric
Blue Arc Electric has been in business for over 20 years serving the Bay Area completing projects in the industrial and commercial space. As a growing business, we joined the IBEW Local 332 in 2022 to enhance our delivery capabilities. Recently, we began implementation of an enterprise ERP solution, Trimble Viewpoint Spectrum. We are looking for an experienced individual to build and grow our estimating capabilities. A leader with a value mindset but understanding our commitment to exceptional customer service is the ideal candidate for the job.
Description
Position Summary: Responsible for supporting project managers and clients by reviewing bid documents and preparing accurate and detailed cost estimates. An estimator will be responsible to ensure that a bid is done on-time and is per the plans and specifications.
Essential Functions
- Perform take offs of various electrical system, including low voltage and instrumentation and controls.
- Review specifications and drawings to determine scope of work and required contents of estimate
- Review all drawing disciplines: architectural, mechanical, and structural to ensure complete scope is captured
- Develop request for quotes and reviewing quotes for adherence to specifications.
- Develop and foster relationships with subcontractors and material suppliers.
- Maintain drawing and estimate files within company software system.
- Support other functions for clients including change order management, RFI management, and submittal management
- May review design options and recommend the best solution based on cost, engineering quality, and/or availability of materials
- Review estimating with management team.
- Develop scope letter detailing inclusions, exclusions, and clarifications.
- Interface with clients including attending post bid meetings.
- Perform additional assignments per manager's direction.
- Taking job specific training as necessary.
- May create, maintain, and upgrade the company estimating system, database (units and prices) and assemblies.
- Communicate and partner with team and client to ensure a high-quality estimate is delivered on time.
- This description is provided to give a general overview of the position's duties. This is not a complete and exhaustive list and other responsibilities may be assigned as needed by management.
Essential Skills
- Experience on commercial projects
- Experience with industrial projects including electric vehicle chargers and water treatment facilities
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints
- Team player with a can-do attitude willing to work with multiple people on multiple projects
- Able to communicate to all levels of the organization and clients when needed
- Time management to ensure estimates and tasks are completed by the deadlines and bid dates
- Able to train others
- Willing to learn and always strive to get better
- Unparalleled collaborative attitude with a willingness to help the client, the team, and the company reach its goals
- Self-guided, independent
Minimum Requirements
- High School diploma or GED required.
- Bachelor's in engineering, Construction Management preferred
- Basic electrical and National Electrical Code (NEC) knowledge
- At least 5 years of electrical estimating experience in commercial/industrial/high tech industry
- Skilled in Accubid
- Experience with Microsoft Office
- Valid driver's license with a good driving record
- Able to work in the U.S.
Working Conditions
- General work environment - office setting, working at a computer
- Able to lift to 25 lbs.
- Sitting for long periods of time
- May require driving to jobsites for job walks
- Limited Hybrid work available upon request and approval from Executive Management
Blue Arc Electric is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.
Salary: $90000 - $120000 per year
