Service Estimator
Los Angeles, CA, United States
Job DescriptionJob Description
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Be available to complete any estimating task, as and when needed.
· Log all appointments in Service Titan with Estimate notes and create any required tasks in the task manager in Service Titan.
· Creation and review of requests for estimate evaluations.
· Maintenance of bid estimates to ensure they are completed, reviewed, and updated in Service Titan.
· Review of all completed estimates prior to completion
· Maintain and Brief the Service Manager on the estimation pipeline and offer any suggestions for improvement.
· Follow Up with clients, and document notes and visits in Service Titan.
· Cultivate relationships with GCs, Clients, and vendors.
· Continually review all materials and labor costs that are to be used in estimations.
· Adhere to all established estimating standards and procedures to protect the interests of the Company.
· As and when requested, train new employees.
· Submit work or activity reports according to Company policy.
· Maintain good, business-like relations with other trades, vendors/suppliers, and clients.
· Ensure that all records relating to and flowing through the estimating function, are filed properly and easily accessible only by authorized personnel.
· Protect confidential company data, programs, and information and restrict access only to company employees duly authorized by the president.
· Perform all other tasks, within job requirements, as assigned by the Service Manager.
· Perform Take-off from plans and or construction documents
· Send out quote requests to our lighting and switchgear vendors.
· Contact suppliers or the purchasing department to obtain bids on material needed for each job and estimate the total material cost for each new job.
· Ensure that bids made from your estimate are tracked to make sure the estimate was received.
· Respond to daily emails
· Continually review all materials and labor costs used in estimating bids.
· Submit work or activity reports according to Company policy.
· Job site visits, job walks
· Continue to build knowledge and education Maintain neat, concise, legible estimates.
· Oversee work progress, complete logs, and update supervisors about challenges.
· Write up technical reports, subcontracts, project updates, and proposals.
· Interpret plans and construction materials to propose and double-check estimates.
· Identify and resolve deviations from the proposal, including scope and specifications.
Provide estimates in a timely manner on time and in the allotted promised schedule
Expectations: The use of analytical and observational skills that demonstrate abilities to: interact with vendors/suppliers, clients, co-workers, and supervisors, follow company policy, and complete valid estimations within tight time constraints, sometimes stressful situations, accurately, and in a timely manner.
Knowledge & Skills:
· Electrical Estimating; fundamentals of estimating, speed along with accuracy
· Design Build experience
· Knowledge & understanding of lighting, power, HVAC, distribution etc.
· Excellent quantitative and analytical skills.
· Advanced understanding of the electrical industry.
· Progressive & timely approach to problem-solving.
· Ability to read & interpret plans/blueprints, as builds, SK drawings etc.
· Excellent written and oral communication skills.
· High level of computer skills; ability to create Excel spreadsheets, full proficiency with Microsoft Office software, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, ConEst Intel ibid
· Above average organizational skills
Education:
· High school or equivalent. Trade school or Junior College (AA) degree, or completion of an electrician training program
Experience:
· Minimum: 2 years in an electrical construction setting as an electrician, estimator or management
· Preferred: Five years or more in the electrical construction or general construction industry, which should include at least three years of estimating experience.
Company DescriptionPowerfull Electric Inc. is an electrical contracting company dedicated to providing luxury residential homeowners with revolutionary technologically advanced electrical systems.
We provide white glove service, unmatched quality and custom craftsmanship for our clients both during construction and the lifespan of your estate.
Our employees are our backbone and they are the technical experts in all aspects of design, development, planning, executing and administration of all your electrical needs.
We are POWERFULL ELECTRIC!Company DescriptionPowerfull Electric Inc. is an electrical contracting company dedicated to providing luxury residential homeowners with revolutionary technologically advanced electrical systems. \r\rWe provide white glove service, unmatched quality and custom craftsmanship for our clients both during construction and the lifespan of your estate. \rOur employees are our backbone and they are the technical experts in all aspects of design, development, planning, executing and administration of all your electrical needs. \rWe are POWERFULL ELECTRIC!
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