Job Description

About the Role:

The Estimator I is an integral part of the electrical construction process and ensures competitiveness, profitability, and growth. The Estimator I is responsible for cost estimates for various electrical construction projects.

 

Company Overview

Since 1912, Sturgeon Electric Company, Inc., a subsidiary of MYR Group, Inc, has provided comprehensive electrical construction services to clients throughout the western U.S. Sturgeon Electric has two divisions, offering both power line construction and commercial/industrial electrical construction, making it a full service electrical provider.

 

Sturgeon Electric’s Commercial and Industrial (C&I) electrical construction division specializes in large-scale commercial electrical projects. Sturgeon Electric has experience performing projects under Integrated Lean Project Delivery methods, and also offers pre-construction services, in-house pre-fabrication capabilities, and Building Information Modeling (BIM) capabilities.

 

Essential Functions

• Bring innovation to the team through collaboration and continuous education.
• Review proposal specifications and drawings to determine scope of work and required contents of estimate.
• Prepare estimates by calculating complete takeoff of scope of work and input into computer estimating system.
• Review estimates for accuracy and completeness.
• Request quotes from suppliers for equipment and materials.
• Identify qualified suppliers/subcontractors and solicit quotes. Review quotes for completeness with plans and specifications
• Itemize and quantify all incidentals necessary in preparing the bid packages including sub-contract work, equipment rental, tools, supplies, and schedule.
• Provide to the Chief Estimator a detailed review of scope, technical requirements, and pricing for the estimated bid package.
• After the successful bid at project turnover, meet with Project Management to fully explain the estimate, scope of work, quotes and offer aspects for the successful transition of the project.
• Responsible for the timely completion of all client-required documents.
• Draft scope letter inclusions, exclusions, and clarifications for estimates using an A3 format.
• Bring your expertise into the bid process and proposal by detailing how we will build each project.
• Maintain files of working documents as back-up for estimate figures
• The duties and responsibilities are intended to describe the general nature and scope of work being performed by this position. This is not a complete listing and other duties will be assigned based on the position’s role within the business unit.
• Regular and predictable attendance.
• Essential functions of the position are to be performed in a Company-designated office, field location, or other remote location.
• Understand and comply with the Company's Code of Business Conduct and Ethics Policy and other industry-specific professional and ethical standards, if applicable.

About You:

Qualifications

• Minimum 1-3 years of Electrical Estimating experience
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management or a similar field; combination of relevant education and experience considered in lieu of degree

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Knowledgeable of current local and national electrical codes (N.E.C.)
• Good knowledge of local electrical codes
• Ability to read and understand civil, architectural, structural, mechanical, etc. plans and specifications to include blueprints, proposals and other relevant documents
• Knowledgeable of electrical materials and methods of installation
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications and estimating software
• Excellent analytical, organizational, verbal, written, and communication skills
• Team player mentality
• Self-driven with the ability to stay on-task for extended periods of time while working independently

What We Offer:

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary $75,000-$110,000/year
  • Commensurate with experience, paid weekly. Posted salary ranges are made in good faith. MYR Group reserves the right to adjust ranges depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate. ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
• Comprehensive benefits package - Medical, Dental, Vision, Teledoc, Hearing, Prescriptions, Mental Health, Employee Assistance Plan (EAP), Short Term Disability, Retiree Coverage, and Life Insurance under LINECo – (Low deductibles and out-of-pocket maximums) - $15 weekly premium for employee or employee plus family coverage.
• ThrivePass Health & Wellness Reimbursement Program - $300 quarterly, $1,200 annually for health and wellbeing-related purchases.
• Annual  Paid Time Off starting at 15 days plus 10 paid Holidays (our Cultural Celebration Day is a floating holiday).
• Generous 401(k) Plan with  100% match up to 6%; immediate vesting , and Annual profit-sharing potential.
• Superior educational assistance program (support for educational costs, internal training, and more!).  ​​​​​​​
• Company-paid short and long-term disability, life, and accidental death & dismemberment.
• Company-paid business travel accident insurance.
• Various voluntary plans available including supplemental vision, accident and critical illness, ID theft, group legal, group auto & home, and additional voluntary life insurance plans for employee and dependents.

Position may be subject to pre-employment screening, which may include background check and drug testing. Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process, contact our Employment Hotline at .

 

MYR Group, Inc. and our subsidiaries are proud to be Equal Opportunity Employers. We promote diversity of thought, culture, and background, which connects our family of brands. We are committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals and in which personnel processes are merit-based and applied without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, military service status, or other protected characteristics. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

 

MYR Group does not sponsor applicants for work visas. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer.

 

MYR Group, Inc. and our subsidiaries do not work with any third-party recruiters or agencies without a valid signed agreement and partnership with the Corporate Talent Acquisition Team.

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