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Cerris Systems · 1 day ago

Electrical Estimator

Omaha, NE

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

1+ years exp

Cerris Systems is a family of construction companies with a proud history and a focus on employee ownership. They are seeking an Electrical Estimator to analyze construction documents and prepare estimates while collaborating with vendors and subcontractors.

Construction

Responsibilities

Participates in project approach plan and proposal kickoff meetings as requested

Carries out estimating assignments in accordance with estimating project approach; implements quality control measures to ensure accuracy and completeness of estimates

Assists with review of proposal specifications and drawings to determine scope of work and required contents of estimate

Follows established processes and best practices in carrying out estimating assignments

Solicits subcontractor and supplier bids and interfaces with their representatives in order to receive response bids prior to bid letting

Establishes, maintains, and enhances business relationships with valued trade partners

Utilizes and supports subcontractor prequalification program

Maintains and improves subcontractor database through best practices for entering and updating subcontractor information

Performs accurate, timely, and well-organized quantity takeoffs as assigned

Computes cost factors and prepares estimates used for bidding and budgeting purposes including self-performed work; selecting subcontractors; and determining cost effectiveness and cost realism

Scopes and tabulates subcontractor and supplier bids for conformance with bid documents to aid in determining the value of the work

Utilizes estimating software and conforms to established policies and procedures

Exercises initiative or, as directed, performs additional duties to meet the needs of the organization

Assists with prospects/clients in obtaining bid opportunities

Analyzes and gathers cost data; organizes data into a useful format for use in future pricing and updates to cost database

Identifies opportunities for improvement in departmental processes, approach, and execution of estimating and preconstruction functions; presents recommended actions/solutions