About Us
For over 60 years, M. J. Electric, LLC, a Quanta Services company, has built-long standing working relationships and an industry-wide reputation as the single source solution to our customer's electrical utility construction and maintenance needs.
MJE values integrity, is inspired by our work, and is invested in delivering quality projects for our customers. Our culture is a product of our core values and operating principles which unite our personnel. Their professional competence and intelligent innovation result in outstanding customer satisfaction. We stand by everything we do.
We are committed to investing in our employees and their growth through training, tools, equipment, industry-leading safety measures, advancement opportunities and more. At M. J. Electric, you aren't just applying for job, you are building a career.
About this Role - Estimator - Drilling Division
We are looking for a talented Estimator who has a passion for quality construction. This position leads the development of technical scope of work and independently develop cost estimates and resource requirements for various types of Electric Utility foundation construction projects.
What You'll Do
-Assist with the request for proposal preparation and evaluations, project specifications, and pricing schedules
-Prepare project estimates based on limited information and general scopes of work, often lacking specific precedence
-Develop detailed project estimates based on company standards and site-specific facility drawings
-Assist with the assembly of the project proposal to include supporting documents, bid forms, project schedules and review of the final proposal before submittal
-Schedule and hold comprehensive bid reviews with upper management, project managers and field personal to cover scope, review costs, subcontractors, and Risk due to lack of information in certain areas
-Provide expert judgment of costs to support competitive bid and negotiated contracts.
-Assist with the development of standardized historical cost databases and application tools to aid future estimates
-Provide oversight, coordination, management support and technical expertise for all aspects of electrical construction projects in the utility market
-Review scope, specifications, and drawings to determine subcontractors needed. Develop request for quotes documents and evaluate subcontractor quotes for scope gap and possible follow up requests
-Interface with other estimators in Transmission line, excavating, Substation and material procurement to review scope and develop a division of responsibility to avoid scope gaps or doubling of effort
-Analyze time, equipment, tooling, material, and manpower requirements for each project
-Interface with customers, vendors, and subcontractors to determine the cost of the project
-Visit customer field locations as required to ascertain project conditions
-Analyze special safety and code requirements on all projects
-Work as part of an integrated Operations and Estimating team in acquiring projects
-Review Engineering design guides, construction specifications, to assure project meets specifications
-Assist in developing a comprehensive schedule including Engineering, long lead material items, construction schedule and deadlines
What You'll Bring
-Strong Foundation and/or utility work understanding and knowledge (Preferred)
-Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
-Ability to anticipate and meet internal customer needs.
-Proven communication, organizational and persuasive people skills
-Ability to maintain confidentiality
-Must be self-motivated
-Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office and proficient in the use of Excel
-Strong Knowledge of estimating software programs
-Associate degree or BS/BA in Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent experience.
-2+ years of estimating, project management and craft supervision experience in the electrical construction / utility industry (Preferred)
What You'll Get
-401(k) with company match (Traditional & Roth)
-Paid Holidays and PTO
-Medical, Dental, and Vision
-Flexible Spending Accounts
-Health Savings Account
-Accident Insurance
-Hospital Indemnity Insurance
-Critical Illness Insurance
-Lifelock Identity Theft Protection
-Employee Discounts
-Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
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MJE is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, status as a covered veteran, or other military status.
