Electrical Estimator - Job at Mead & Hunt, Inc in Milwaukee, WI

Mead & Hunt, a nationally recognized A/E/C firm, is seeking a dynamic and organized Electrical Estimator to join our team. As an Electrical Estimator, you will be responsible for overseeing project estimation, budgeting, and subcontracting for a wide variety of projects that include, but are not limited to renewable energy, wastewater treatment, and a variety of industrial process and utility projects in the food & beverage market. Your ability to manage multiple tasks, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and proactively expedite the estimating and subcontracting process will be crucial.

Job Duties:

Complete tasks on time.
Review design documents and understand scope of work to estimate. This will occur throughout the project from Preliminary Design documents to Issued for Bid (~90% design) documents.
Network with subcontractors at each project location to develop relationships to increase the probability they will submit a proposal for their scope of work.
Maintain a professional relationship with subcontractors by responding to and coordinating RFIs during the bidding process.
Track estimates / bids for status.
Assist in determining cost impacts of project-specific requirements as design is increased or client requests dictate.
Document and communicate with design and construction teams any areas that may cause issues in the bidding and construction phases.
Review contractor proposals for completeness and request any clarifications or additions necessary to get a complete price.
Conduct scope review with contractors, the design team and construction team when required.
Coordinate with other company departments and attend required meetings.
Utilize Excel to compile all cost information for each project and present to the leadership team for approval.
Develop the estimate breakdown to be submitted to the project team.
Participate in the culture of continuous improvement of the estimating and subcontracting procedures.
Flexibility to adjust priorities to fit the needs of the company.

Requirements:

Associate degree (or higher) in construction management or a related field and eight (8) years of relevant experience; OR, if no degree, at least ten (10) years of relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will have field experience in construction, in a commercial or industrial capacity, including running conduit, pulling wire, and other installation work.
Understanding projects, including the process and how they work from start to finish, is preferred.
Prior experience in project management is helpful, but not required.
Computer skills, especially with Excel and Word. MS Teams, MS Outlook, Bluebeam, and Procore are also used for this position.
The many duties of this position require multitasking, the ability to prioritize tasks, and the capacity to communicate effectively with the M&H Design Team, M&H Construction Team and Subcontractors.
Speaks clearly and persuasively during both positive or negative situations.
Presents complete and accurate estimates.
Effectively edits work with proper spelling / grammar and can read / interpret written information.
Uses time efficiently.
Manages the demands of the work environment and adapt to changes / unforeseen circumstances, delays and / or events.
Willingness and desire to provide our clients with a superior customer service experience.
Outgoing and enthusiastic personality, with the ability to interact with people at all levels of experience.

If you have strong interpersonal, communication and organizational skills, are self-motivated, and can work well both independently and as part of a team, complete the online application process for this job posting at www.meadhunt.com/careers. Interviews are awarded on our review of your ability to meet the qualifications.

Mead & Hunt proudly offers medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, paid sick leave, parental leave, a 401K plan with a generous company match, life and disability insurance, and an employee assistance program.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran status, disability, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.