Project Estimator - Magic Valley Electric

ONE TEAM. ONE DREAM.

About Us:
Here at Magic Valley Electric we have a true passion for providing an honest and helpful work environment where every employee can commit themselves to giving our customers exceptional workmanship, extraordinary service, and professional integrity. We keep on growing because we only hire the best, and our customers love us for it. You’ve probably seen our trucks and our ads. What you don’t know is what it’s like to be a part of a team like this. How much you feel appreciated when you don’t cut corners. How much we inspire ongoing training and education. How much you can earn when you truly are the best. People often come to us looking for a job. They stay with us because they find a fulfilling career, room to grow, and opportunities to excel.

Benefits:

• Company Paid Employee Medical Insurance
• Competitive Wages
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) with a company 5% match
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Yearly Performance Based Bonus
• Future Advancement Opportunities
• Positive Team and Skill Enhancing Atmosphere
• Paid Training
• A family. This is last on the list because it’s most important. We care about our team and expect you to bring that same caring when you join. We do a lot more than just work together. You’ll come to love our company outings and you’ll build life-long friendships.

Job Description:
Project Estimator is responsible for deciding the projected time frame needed to complete a project and additional factors like labor needs, materials, budgets, and potential setbacks. Duties include using computer software to weigh production risks or compile reports and making presentations to project leaders outlining their suggestions for upcoming projects. Project Estimators work closely with many other professionals including contractors, vendors, accountants, and operations personnel to provide the most accurate and comprehensive financial and budget analysis for the company.

Essential Functions include but are not limited to:

• Analyze plans, specifications, proposals, and other contract documents to determine the overall project scope and project requirements.
• Review bid requirements for projects ensuring all aspects of the project are documented and accounted for.
• Researching, sourcing, negotiating, and obtaining best prices and quotes from suppliers and subcontractors.
• Identify, manage, and maintain relationships with subcontractors, ensuring bids are completed in a timely manner, thoroughly, and accurately.
• Identify and submit required project documentation and notify other departments.
• Determining what factors of production will influence the cost of a service or product.
• Preparing material estimates and cost estimates for the product or service.
• Managing bids from vendors and contractors.
• Using bid data to prepare detailed cost analysis.
• Presenting prepared estimates to management.
• Have knowledge of the National Electric Code.
• Able to effectively estimate and track change orders.
• Participate in interviews and interview preparation for negotiated bids.
• Provide alternative solutions as needed, taking into consideration cost, schedule, maintenance, and life cycle cost implications.
• Attend or lead MVE in necessary design and coordination meetings.
• Maintain an action log for outstanding items and assign responsibility for such action items.
• Assist project team in design decisions and development of solutions.
• Assist in the development and training of the team as needed.

Competencies:

• Self-starter. Highly motivated to bring results and success to the projects he/she leads.
• Ability to interpret blueprints.
• Detail oriented.
• Numeracy skills.
• A methodical approach to work.
• Excellent verbal and written communications.
• Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Exceptional follow-through abilities.
• Commercial, Industrial, Agriculture, and Residential Electrical awareness.
• Negotiation skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook).
• Personality that blends well with a fast-paced, goal-driven environment.
• Flexible.
• Eagerness to learn.
• Team leadership skills.

Physical Demands:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Regularly required to talk, hear, read, write, and communicate.

Company Core Values

ATTITUDE: Win the Day, Customer Focus, Commitment, Community Involvement 

INTEGRITY: Have Heart, Say It Do It, Lead by Example, Stay Honest

CHARACTER: Organization, Reliable, Professional, Personable

VISION: Relentless Improvement, Innovation, Opportunity, Environment

DETERMINATION:  Elite Work Ethic, Lead the Industry, Whatever It Takes, Get It Done

SAFETY:  Starts with You, Respect the Unexpected, Extreme Accountability, Do What’s Right, Not What’s Easy.

If you want to be part of something bigger than just a job – make this career move and find exactly what you’re looking for. You will work in a place where you will be appreciated by your team and customers, and where your work has a direct effect on the success of the company. If this sounds like you, spend a little time learning about Magic Valley Electric by visiting www.electricteam.com. When you're ready, please click on the Careers tab at the top of our homepage and select the posted application to apply for this position.

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