NOW HIRING: UTILITY ESTIMATOR IN CHICAGO, IL
Accurate Personnel is hiring for a Utility Estimator to join our client in Chicago,IL. The Utility Estimator forecasts project costs by gathering details and compiling data to estimate all production costs according to specifications. Earn between $90,000 to $110,000/annually, depending on experience. Apply today to kick start your career!
Utility Estimator Duties and Responsibilities
Plan, organize, and produce construction estimates in accordance with our clients policies & procedures
Visit job and proposal sites performing estimates and gathering current cost data
Prepare, coordinate, review and distribute construction estimates in accordance with our client's procedures
Develop and maintain cost databases to support estimating needs
Support the field workforce in the preparation of estimates for change orders and claims
Prepare reports and analysis pertinent to construction estimating as requested by management
Produce reasonable schedules to support a construction estimate
Analyze bidding results to determine areas for improvement and implement improvements in future bids
Prepare bills of material and other information for use by purchasing or the appropriate department
Develop crew and equipment requirements with project managers
Responsible for maintaining existing relationships and also building new relationships
Reviews and evaluates incoming estimating opportunities vs. existing estimating commitments
Responsible for logging in bids to appropriate software for sales tracking purposes, etc
Create and present proposals in a professional manner
Responsible for contract review after the award of a project
Also, after the award of a project, responsible to ensure estimate is turned over to project management, giving appropriate information to the operations department with a clear definition of the work to be performed, by means of proper documentation and verbal discussions
May request certificates of insurance
May order material submittals
Other duties as assigned by Account Manager, Senior Project Manager or Project Manager
Utility Estimator Requirements and Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Electrical Engineering, or combination of related education and experience
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Project, Word, Excel, and AutoCAD a plus
Ability to read and understand civil, architectural, structural, mechanical plans and specifications as they relate to electrical and/or other utility work
Effective analytical and problem-solving skills with great ability to prioritize workload and meet deadlines
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