Electrical Estimator - Portland Oregon

Company: Dynalectric-Oregon
Location: Portland, Oregon
Posted On: 05/04/2024

About Us:
The Oregon division of Dynalectric Company (Dynalectric Oregon) has served the specialized electrical needs of the Pacific Northwest for over 80 years.
We have consistently maintained a local and personalized focus while growing into one of the foremost electrical contractors in the state.
As a multidisciplinary electrical firm, Dynalectric Oregon has the in-house expertise to plan, construct, install, and fully integrate every component related to electrical, controls, and telecommunications systems. Our ability to perform projects collaboratively-under one roof-helps lower costs, increase accuracy, and improve project communications.
Job Title: Estimator - Portland, OR
Job Summary:The electrical Estimator is responsible for estimating and performing cost analysis on all types of electrical construction projects.
-Essential Duties and responsibilities:
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• Review and evaluate project plans and specifications, bid documents, and other relevant project documents to identify what is needed for a project and to create a bid proposal.
  
• Calculate the cost of electrical construction based on reviewing and evaluating available documents.
  
• Analyze project for value engineering options while taking into account specific job conditions that may affect labor and material to be purchased and installed.
  
• Identify any inconsistent issues, conflicts, and other problems in the bid documents.
  
• Identify strategies to create bid advantages. -
  
• Anticipate potential problems and devise solutions proactively.
  
• Request material and equipment quotes from vendors and equipment suppliers.
  
• Reviews quotes to confirm adherence to quote requests and accuracy of quotes received.
  
• Develops and maintains a positive relationship with vendors.
  
• Prepares bid documents including specific scope letter for each project, "Blue Sheets" and "Evaluations" with adjustments for buy-outs, labor rate, productivity, etc.
  
• Assist in preparing budget pricing.
  
• Keeps Dynalectric management, project management, clients, general contractors, and all others involved in projects current on bid progress.
  
  Qualifications:
  
  
  
  • At least 5+ years of experience in the estimating and/or electrical industry role - - -
    
  • Knowledgeable with a wide variety of electrical materials and methods of installation
    
  • Proven successful experience in the following estimating market sectors:
    
  • Large Mission Critical projects
    
  • healthcare
    
  • Multi-story/Mixed-use Commercial buildings
    
  • Proficient in Bluebeam Review is preferred
    
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office applications and Accubid Classic/Pro estimating software
    
  • Accubid Live Count experience is a plus
    
  • Excellent analytical, organizational, verbal, written, and communication skills
    
  • Proficient with vendor review and analysis process
    
    Benefits:
    
    
    
    • Health & Welfare (medical, dental & vision)
      
    • 401(k)
      
    • 401(k) match
      
    • Paid time off
      
    • Paid holidays
      
    • Flexible spending accounts
      
    • Life insurance
      
    • Disability insurance
      
    • Employee assistance program
      
      -We offer our employees a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package and are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled More...

          

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