Preconstruction Estimator and Project Manager (Electrical Contractor)
Company: TD Garden
Location: Birmingham
Posted on: June 24, 2022
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Job Description:
Job Title: Electrical Estimator & Project Manager
Location: Bartlett, Tennessee (Greater Memphis)
Reports to: Vice President
FLSA Status: Exempt
Prepared By: Human Resources
Prepared Date: May 11, 2021
COMPANY OVERVIEW
Established in 1985, Lowrie Electric provides comprehensive
electrical contracting and maintenance services for a full range of
industries. As an experienced single-source provider, we have the
capabilities to furnish, install, and maintain virtually any
electrical system or combination of systems. Our sound management
and extensive pre-construction services enable us to coordinate the
diverse resources required for mission critical and other
construction projects. Our Design-Build/Design-Assist services,
detailed budgeting, and value engineering help us meet fast-track
schedules and produce significant cost savings. We specialize in
the design and installation of reliable and flexible data and
telecommunications cabling infrastructure, built to deliver data
over a variety of transmission technologies. We also have
significant expertise with fire detection services, providing fire
protection systems that are tailored to meet the unique
requirements of client facilities as well as stringent National
Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards.
SUMMARY
Lowrie Electric is seeking an Electrical Estimator/Project Manager
to join our team in Bartlett, Tennessee. The Estimator focus of
this role is responsible for estimating and providing management
with detailed pricing for development of bid quotations and bid
packages. The ideal candidate should have relevant experience in
preparing cost estimates for product manufacturing, construction
projects, or services to aid management in bidding on or
determining price of product or service. The ideal candidate may
specialize according to a particular service performed or type of
product manufactured. The Project Management focus of this role is
responsible for planning, directing, or coordinating activities
concerned with the construction and maintenance of structures,
facilities, and systems. He or she will participate in the
conceptual development of a construction project and oversee its
organization, scheduling, budgeting, and implementation.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Include the following. Other duties will likely be assigned.
* Collect historical cost data to estimate costs for current or
future products.
* Consult with clients, vendors, personnel in other departments, or
construction foremen to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve
issues.
* Prepare estimates used by management for purposes such as
planning, organizing, and scheduling work.
* Analyze blueprints and other documentation to prepare time, cost,
materials, and labor estimates.
* Confer with engineers, architects, owners, contractors, and
subcontractors on changes and adjustments to cost estimates.
* Review contract and bid documents; review and understand scope
for project turnover
* Attend walk-throughs, pre-bid and scope clarification
meetings
* Quantitative take-off and computer entry
* Prepare scope letters and proposals
* Maintain relationships with customers, General Contractors,
vendors and subcontractors
* Ability to perform design/build, conceptual and budget
estimates
* Coordinate the efforts of junior and staff-level resources in
performing take-offs, issuing bills of material to vendors and
obtaining subcontractor quotes
* Ensure documents are centrally saved in the company's drive
within the confidential estimating folder(s)
* Assist project managers with takeoffs and pricing changes in
work
* Escalate critical and/or sensitive issues to the Vice President
with recommendation for resolution.
* Comply with all Company operating policies, procedures, and
safety programs as established.
* Perform additional assignments as required by the needs of the
company or as directed by executives.
* Ensure all project document control is completed efficiently by
project team, including but not limited to, insurance, bonding,
permits, submittals, RFI's, change orders, correspondence, etc.
* Confer with supervisory personnel, owners, contractors, or design
professionals to discuss and resolve matters such as work
procedures, complaints, or construction problems.
* Plan, schedule, or coordinate construction project activities to
meet deadlines.
* Prepare and submit budget estimates, progress reports, or cost
tracking reports.
* Inspect or review projects to monitor compliance with building
and safety codes, environmental regulations, or other
regulations.
* Select subs and equipment suppliers with input from purchasing as
required.
* Verify correct drawings are distributed to field.
* Create schedule of values, or billing format as required by the
contract documents.
* Create project schedule showing completion, delivery dates and
sub requirements. Integrate into overall project and manpower
schedule as required. Understand notice requirements.
* Request PO's for major equipment and subs indicating shipping
requirements, and anticipating delivery dates. (Request proper
delivery notice at that time.)
* Facilitate material takeoffs by trade foreman.
* Collaborate with foreman regarding project safety. (Toolbox talks
and weekly walk through.)
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to
perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed
below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability
required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions.
Lowrie Electric requires all employees who will be required to work
onsite, whether regularly or sporadically to be vaccinated for
COVID-19. This position will require the successful candidate to
[obtain/show proof of] a complete COVID-19 vaccination. Lowrie
Electric is an equal opportunity employer, and will provide
reasonable accommodation to those individuals who are unable to be
vaccinated consistent with federal, state, and local law.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
* 5+ years Estimating/Project Management related experience in the
construction industry, preferably in electrical industry
* High School diploma or GED required.
* Bachelor of Science in and/or Master of Science in engineering or
construction related field from an accredited College or University
desirable.
* Knowledge of the construction industry, preferably in the Memphis
TN Tri State Area, and contract documentation.
* Working knowledge of federal, state, and city regulations and
guidelines.
COMPUTER SKILLS
* Must demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office applications,
(i.e. Outlook, Word and Excel)
* Familiarity with Accubid or similar estimating program.
* Familiarity with project management/document control
software.
* Familiarity with construction/financial software packages.
REQUIRED ATTRIBUTES
The requirements listed below are representative of characteristics
and demonstrated capabilities sought to perform this job
successfully.
* Must demonstrate integrity, honesty, professionalism and
commitment to company values.
* Must be self-motivated and able to work efficiently in a
fast-paced environment.
* Must have excellent organizational, communication, strategic,
technical, analytical, problem solving, and multi-tasking
skills.
* Must have high standards of quality with attention to detail.
* Must possess ability to manage and supervise personnel.
* Must build positive working relationships with multiple levels of
employees, management, suppliers, and customers.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Must have the demonstrated ability to effectively communicate in
English, cooperate, and collaborate with multiple levels of
customer, employees, unions, government agencies, vendors and
suppliers, and other contractor organizations.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those
that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the
essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly
required to sit, see, talk, and hear. The employee is regularly
required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or
controls. The employee is regularly required to walk, reach with
hands and arms, climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or
crawl. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to
twenty-five (25) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the
job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth
perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be
required to commute to field locations to accurately perform
takeoffs. The employee must have the ability to navigate around job
site locations.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are
representative of those an employee encounters while performing the
essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions. The employee should expect to sit for long
periods in front of a computer and also travel to field locations
as needed.
While visiting field locations, the employee may be required to
work outdoors, be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving
mechanical and electrical parts; high, precarious places; dust,
fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside
weather conditions, extended exposure to sunlight; cold and heat;
risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work
environment is usually moderate to loud.
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
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