Estimator (On-site position)

Position Title: Estimator (On-site position) Location: Granville , OH Pay Range: N/A Application Instructions Please complete the application completely and accurately. Position Description Position Summary New River Electrical is seeking a qualified Estimator with experience in the construction industry to support the Operations function and associated projects. The Estimator is responsible for reviewing, analyzing, and interpreting contract documents including specifications, drawings, and reference materials to develop accurate, detailed, and comprehensive cost estimates for a variety of electrical construction projects. In this role, the Estimator will participate in customer meetings, identify and mitigate project risks, and collaborate closely with subcontractors, suppliers, and internal stakeholders. This position reports to the Estimating Supervisor or Director of Operations Project Support Services. Duties/Responsibilities Reviews project plans and specifications and confirms complete scope. Participate in customer pre-bid meetings (in-person or virtual). Identify risk issues and their order of magnitude. Solicit subcontractor and/or supplier information and pricing. Meet estimating deadlines working independently. Performing takeoffs of the material and labor required to complete the work associated with various types of electrical construction projects. Managing flow of bid information between customers, contractors, vendors, subcontractors, and operations employees. Creating and transmitting scope letters and quotations. Following up with customers on proposals. Supporting project managers during pre-construction phase of projects. Assisting senior estimators on large project estimates. Create Project Schedules to define construction workflow and deadlines to meet customer constructability requirements. Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Position Requirements Qualifications Minimum of 2 years of electrical and/or civil estimating experience, or equivalent hands-on construction field experience (utility experience preferred). Formal apprenticeship experience preferred for field candidates. Must be familiar with materials and equipment take-off process. Possess the ability to perform conceptual estimates based on specifications. Possess strong mathematical, communication and computer skills. General understanding of MS Office with the ability to become proficient in the use of Excel. Ability to compose basic, as well as complex proposals, technical documents, and formal letters. Ability to make presentations to both small and large, diverse groups; ability to communicate with clients, engineers and internal operations. Excellent organizational, planning and time management skills. High attention to detail with the ability to recognize discrepancies. General understanding of Fixed Price, Time & Materials, Cost Plus and Unit contract pricing mechanism. Basic understanding of electrical trade and general construction. Ability to understand construction drawings and contract documents. Strong communication skills, both written and verbal. Ability to work on multiple estimates simultaneously. 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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to see, talk, and hear. The employee is required to sit at a desk and work on a computer for prolonged periods of time. Equal Opportunity Employer AAP/EEO Statement It has been and will continue to be a fundamental policy of the Company not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or status as a veteran, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law, with respect to recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, and other terms and condition of employment.