Estimator - Cost jobs in Duluth, MN

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Hunt Electric Corporation is a national design build electrical contracting firm grounded in the simple, powerful concept of performing efficient, quality work. We value trust, relationships, performance, reward, safety, and diversity. Our loyalty is to our clients, our communities and our employees in more than 40 states. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package including:

We are continually seeking individuals who are passionate about the electrical design and construction industry who want to contribute to our company growth. If you are passionate, love what you do and hold yourself to a standard of excellence, we want to hear from you!

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Estimator is responsible for preparing electrical estimates of industrial and commercial projects including mining, education, automotive, and healthcare. Complete estimates include all quotations and subcontractors required for the project. A high degree of accuracy, communication, and attention to detail is required.

• Accurately estimate labor, materials, and administrative costs for projects.
• Interface with the Business Development team as well as Designers, Project Managers, General Foreman, and others to resolve issues throughout the project.
• Accurately interpret the design drawings submitted. This includes all design drawings from all disciplines including civil, structural, architectural, and mechanical drawings.
• Utilize estimating software to properly estimate projects, enter data, and perform takeoffs.
• Performs counts of electrical components on design drawings including Lighting / Power / Low Voltage Systems drawings.
• Accurately enter data into estimating software.
• Participate in estimating kickoff meetings.
• Complete the estimator check list.
• Participate in pre-bid bid and final bid reviews with the Estimating Team.
• Prepare and seek quotation of materials and subcontracts.
• Review and understand the Electrical and Low Voltage Systems specifications.
• Review and understand the project bid form and the project requirements.
• Review bid documents and attend pre-bid meetings and job walks to determine the scope of work.
• Occasionally participate in interviews and respond to customer questions.
• Participate in committees and department meetings.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Two (2) year degree in related field or equivalent experience in the electrical construction industry.
• Experience in electrical conceptual estimating, low voltage estimating, National Electrical Code requirements, and design/build estimating preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Adobe/Bluebeam, and virtual meeting software.
• Computerized estimating skills using Enterprise or another estimating software.
• Competent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Effective problem-solving skills.
• Effective time management skills.
• Effective verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize.
• Ability to manage workload and meet deadlines.
• Ability to mentor and train.

KEY SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Able to work cooperatively within diverse teams, both internally and externally, to achieve group and organizational goals.
• Maintains and promotes individual and organization integrity and values in conduct of all activities.
• Is proactive and self-starting by seizing opportunities and originating action to achieve goals.
• Gains the confidence and trust of others through honesty, authenticity, and acceptance of responsibility.
• Driven to engage in activities to develop or demonstrate their skills.
• Able to select and use appropriate technology to accomplish assigned tasks. The individual is able to manage and use data efficiently to solve problems and is able to learn and adapt to new technologies effectively, in teams and individually.
• Demonstrates open, honest, and respectful written and verbal communication with internal and external customers.
• Demonstrates a broad repertoire of ways to think about, understand and creatively handle complex ideas, problems and situations.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, filing cabinets, photocopiers, and fax machines.
• Employees are frequently required to sit, and occasionally required to kneel, reach, stoop, crouch, or crawl.
• This position requires the ability to lift files, open file cabinets, and bend or stand as necessary.
• This position may occasionally lift up to 10 pounds.