Senior Estimator

Job Type: Full Time
Resume Required: Yes
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Senior Estimator – Responsibilities

• Prepare and complete bid/submittal documents and cost estimates for electrical construction projects.
• Lead estimation efforts and coordinate with other Estimators, suppliers, and customers.
• Conduct quantity take‑offs, develop labor productivity and installation unit costs, and prepare detailed material and equipment listings.
• Review proposal specifications, drawings, and attend pre‑bid meetings to determine scope of work and estimate requirements.
• Identify and engineer cost‑saving opportunities and provide leadership to sub‑estimate personnel.
• Maintain working documents and data to back‑up estimate figures and update the approved estimating program.
• Solicit and evaluate quotes from qualified suppliers/subcontractors, ensuring completeness and conformance with plans and specs.
• Draft scope/proposal letters and provide a detailed review of scope, technical requirements, and pricing to the Chief Estimator before formal bid package issuance.
• Represent the company post‑bid, meeting with Project Management to explain job scope and critical project elements.

What You’ll Need To Be Successful

• Read and interpret blueprints and engineering design drawings.
• Perform accurate arithmetic calculations for estimating.
• Estimate all types of projects; coordinate and supervise group work.
• Mentor and assist with the development of junior Estimators.
• Identify and meet customers’ needs, expectations, and requirements.
• Proficiency with computer, Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Prioritize and manage multiple tasks; adapt to changing priorities.
• Work under pressure with a positive attitude.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Self‑motivated, proactive, and an effective team player.
• Interact professionally with all levels of employees, vendors, and clients.

What You Bring to Us

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 4 years of estimating or related construction estimating experience.
• Experience with Accubid estimating software, Livecount Cloud, and Bluebeam software preferred.
• Experience with CAD or 3D software preferred.
• Combination of education, training, and experience is acceptable.

Travel

• Up to 10%

Working Conditions

• General work environment: sitting, standing, walking, typing, carrying, pushing, bending; primarily indoors with fluorescent lighting and air conditioning.
• Noise level: low to medium; can be loud on a job site.
• Occasional lifting up to 30 lbs.
• ADA compliance with reasonable accommodation for qualified disabled applicants and employees.

Benefits

• ESOP – Employee Stock Ownership
• 401(k) plan
• Annual bonus program based on performance, profitability, and achievement
• 17 PTO days per year plus 10 paid holidays
• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
• Term Life, AD&D, and Voluntary Life insurance
• Disability Income Protection insurance
• Pre‑tax Flexible Spending Plans (Health and Dependent Care)
• Charitable Giving Match through the Rosendin Foundation

Rosendin is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building a diverse, inclusive workplace. Employment decisions are made regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, pregnancy, age or any other protected category.