Position Summary

We are looking for a full-time Power-Industrial-Solar Estimator in our Solar and Aeronautics Division at the Muskegon, MI office. Responsibilities include preparing cost estimates and execution plans for construction of power-industrial and solar projects, submitting bid information, and participating in pre-project planning activities after project award.

Job Details/Duties/Responsibilities

• Utilize bid plans and specifications to complete project cost estimates for small to large-scale electrical construction projects.
• Attend and participate in pre-bid customer meetings outlining requirements for project bids.
• Create, distribute, and manage request-for-quote documents related to sub-contracted scope required for project estimates.
• Work with purchasing department and equipment packagers to develop current and accurate material pricing for project estimates.
• Utilize Accubid software system to construct all project estimates.
• Schedule and hold bid review meetings with project execution groups prior to bid finalization / submittal.
• Develop and accurately submit required bid information based upon customer specified requirements.
• After award, perform project hand-off meeting with project management / execution groups.

Qualifications, Knowledge and Skills

• Must have minimum 2 years of experience in the heavy construction field (Electrical or Industrial preferred, willing to train on Solar). This may include the estimating, management, or execution of project scope.
• Must communicate effectively and professionally with customers, suppliers, subcontractors, and coworkers.
• Must have ability to analyze and solve complex problems.
• Must be able to meet to strict deadlines while managing and prioritizing task list.
• Must possess high attention to detail.
• Will be required to utilize Accubid, Trello, Microsoft Word / Excel / PowerPoint / Outlook, and Procore software solutions.
• Must possess strong and cooperative leadership skills.

Competitive salary and benefit package. Please send a cover letter and your resume careers@newkirk-electric.com.