Estimator - Technology Systems

Egan Company•Champlin, MN

6d•$64,000 - $80,000

About The Position

Overview: Egan Company is seeking qualified candidates for an Estimator position in ATS Technology Systems team located in Champlin, MN. The Estimator - Security is responsible for the timely, accurate, and consistent estimates of Electrical projects to include but not limited to; Security, Access Control, Alarm, Video, and Data systems. Responsibilities: The basic responsibilities of the Estimator - Security includes but are not limited to the following: Work with the guidance and mentorship of a Lead Estimator Seeks and determines their own opportunities to bid under the expectations and guidelines of the Lead Estimator All bids over $50,000.00 must be reviewed and approved by the Lead Estimator assigned or the Operations Manager Bids in excess of $100,000.00 must have a Review Board Discussion Identify and vet out channels for bidding opportunities that fit the Egan Way Systems that align with our approved list, by the Product Review Board Opportunities that stretch our deployment through Project Management and Field Opportunities that add new customers (new logos) to our customer list Opportunities that either grow existing verticals or grow into new verticals Understand the financial and overhead impact of all new customers and verticals to increase future success within each opportunity Complete Take-offs for the Lead Estimator Learn and understand the Bidding process under the guidance and mentorship of a Lead Estimator Develop plan & spec and design build estimates Develop, document, and communicate the trade specific scope of work with exclusions and clarifications Review all architectural, structural, mechanical, and specialty systems drawing and specifications Review specifications and input requirements into Egan recap spreadsheet. Review all documents as it relates to the project (know the contract). All contracts must be reviewed and approved by Egans Legal council Compile a list of necessary subcontractors (minimum three per trade (when available)) Develop subcontractor scopes Communicate RFP, scope, and coordination items Work to develop a plan for market and/or vertical Compile a list of required materials and equipment as it relates to the project. Material scopes Communicate RFP, scope, and coordination items Work to develop an edge Attend pre-bid conferences and walkthroughs Perform detailed quantity take-offs, price, and labor on all items Entry of take-offs into ProEst estimating system Perform change order estimates Assist in the development of budget estimates Develop standardized assemblies and unit costs Review project schedule and phasing requirements Understand plan for constructability: Material handling, Pre-fabrication, Means and methods, Identify risks Identify general condition needs: Tools required, Equipment rentals, Lifts and misc. Identify customer/contractor specific requirements: Safety, background checks, and/or system enrollment Participate in project turnover and setup Participate in post project reviews Cooperate with others as a company resource Understand the difference between Revenue and Profit Learn to propose opportunities with an acceptable group margin Work towards an annual win rate of over $2,000,000.00 in total revenue

Requirements

Minimum industry experience of 4 years.
Required: Two year degree, applicable vocational technical certificate or Union JATC education, and/or 2 years of industry experience.
Ability to read and interpret specs and blue prints.
Working knowledge of codes in the limited energy/electrical discipline.
Proficient in the use of standard office computer programs such as MS Project, Outlook, Word, and Excel.
Proficient in the use of standard office equipment to include telephone, copier, and fax.
Strong organizational skills to deal with competing customer needs.
Ability to communicate with other employees in English sufficiently to understand and be easily understood.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide sufficiently to perform standard mathematical calculations.
Ability to foresee events and anticipate changes in conditions and operations to the greatest extent possible and react to these appropriately.

Nice To Haves

Four year related degree and/or industry experience.
A positive attitude towards a wide range of feedback.

Responsibilities

Work with the guidance and mentorship of a Lead Estimator
Seeks and determines their own opportunities to bid under the expectations and guidelines of the Lead Estimator
All bids over $50,000.00 must be reviewed and approved by the Lead Estimator assigned or the Operations Manager
Bids in excess of $100,000.00 must have a Review Board Discussion
Identify and vet out channels for bidding opportunities that fit the Egan Way Systems that align with our approved list, by the Product Review Board
Opportunities that stretch our deployment through Project Management and Field
Opportunities that add new customers (new logos) to our customer list
Opportunities that either grow existing verticals or grow into new verticals
Understand the financial and overhead impact of all new customers and verticals to increase future success within each opportunity
Complete Take-offs for the Lead Estimator
Learn and understand the Bidding process under the guidance and mentorship of a Lead Estimator
Develop plan & spec and design build estimates
Develop, document, and communicate the trade specific scope of work with exclusions and clarifications
Review all architectural, structural, mechanical, and specialty systems drawing and specifications
Review specifications and input requirements into Egan recap spreadsheet.
Review all documents as it relates to the project (know the contract). All contracts must be reviewed and approved by Egans Legal council
Compile a list of necessary subcontractors (minimum three per trade (when available))
Develop subcontractor scopes
Communicate RFP, scope, and coordination items
Work to develop a plan for market and/or vertical
Compile a list of required materials and equipment as it relates to the project. Material scopes
Communicate RFP, scope, and coordination items
Work to develop an edge
Attend pre-bid conferences and walkthroughs
Perform detailed quantity take-offs, price, and labor on all items
Entry of take-offs into ProEst estimating system
Perform change order estimates
Assist in the development of budget estimates
Develop standardized assemblies and unit costs
Review project schedule and phasing requirements
Understand plan for constructability: Material handling, Pre-fabrication, Means and methods, Identify risks
Identify general condition needs: Tools required, Equipment rentals, Lifts and misc.
Identify customer/contractor specific requirements: Safety, background checks, and/or system enrollment
Participate in project turnover and setup
Participate in post project reviews
Cooperate with others as a company resource
Understand the difference between Revenue and Profit
Learn to propose opportunities with an acceptable group margin
Work towards an annual win rate of over $2,000,000.00 in total revenue

Benefits

Health and Well-being: in addition to medical, dental, vision insurance options, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, short-term, or long-term disability coverage, you're offered comprehensive mental healthcare and support for you and your family
Retirement Plan: we offer robust retirement benefits with a 401(k) plan with company matching contribution and profit sharing
Time-Off Programs: to help you recharge youll enjoy a generous PTO program and paid holidays
Professional Development: we support education or career growth by offering educational assistance and regular learning and development opportunities
Paid Parental Leave: utilize parental leave which allows for paid time off with a new child
Rewards and Incentives: we recognize your contributions through additional rewards or compensation that may include an annual discretionary bonus, lead incentive program, and safety buck program
Community Involvement: our Beyond the Jobsite program supports causes in the communities in which we live and work through regular volunteer events to connect with each other and help those in need
Position is eligible for an auto allowance and gas card.

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